Netflix reveals viewership for some of its biggest shows

Streaming giant has record quarter.

Amped Up Israel-Iran Standoff Could Trigger 'Disastrous Energy Crisis'

Israeli officials have stated that Iran may actively retaliate for the recent targeting of the Iranian Embassy compound in Damascus by Tel Aviv. As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate, oil prices surged on Thursday, reaching the highest...

Gold Reaches New Peaks as Investors Flee Rising Inflation Woes

Amid geopolitical tensions and dollar devaluation fears, gold's meteoric rise sees the yellow metal hit $2,295 per troy ounce, driven by inflation hedging, de-dollarization efforts and central bank acquisitions, signaling a global shift away from...

How Israel-Iran Conflict Could Shatter World Economy

The April 1 attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, believed to be carried out by Israel, is widely seen as a major escalation. What if a war between Iran and Israel breaks out?

155-year-old chocolate company braces for dramatic rise in cocoa prices

Guittard Chocolate Company CEO Gary Guittard explains why climate change and disease have made sourcing cocoa more challenging.

Five things to know about Turkey's historic local elections

Turkey's local elections on Sunday dealt the biggest blow in more than two decades to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling AKP party.

Germany's Strike Madness: Economy Tanks as Industrial Action Hits 25-Year High

Europe's industrial bastion, Germany, famous for its labor stability, is grappling with a wave of strikes unseen in decades amid rising energy costs and skyrocketing inflation, with the cost of labor unrest reaching about €100 million a day.

US History: Billions Spent on the Military Amid Record Homelessness, Lack of Healthcare

The year 2024 is slated to be the greatest election year in history, with more than 50 countries going to the polls. But the election in the United States will have dire consequences for the world, as the country continues its imperialistic tirade...

Swiss voters back 'historic' proposal to boost pension payments

Swiss voters on Sunday overwhelmingly backed a proposal to increase pension payments, a move hailed as "historic" by backers at a time when the country's ageing population faces surging living expenses.

‘Here to Stay’: Higher Prices for Some Goods Permanent Reality of Biden Economy

The US President’s “Bidenomics” narrative was undermined by new economic data released yesterday.

Inflation has cooled in U.S., but less than expected

Consumer prices rose 3.1% for the 12 months ending in January. John Vause speaks to CNN global economic analyst Rana Foroohar about the January CPI report.

Far right seeks to exploit EU economic woes to win big in EU election

Soaring food costs, economic stagnation and deteriorating living standards risk pushing voters into the far right's arms in European elections later this year, which could shake up the political agenda in Brussels.

Egg prices provide peek into Russian economy

In the run-up to Russia's elections in March, President Vladimir Putin wants to project an image of economic stability. But a sharp rise in egg prices tells a different story. CNN's Clare Sebastian reports.

Fewer, older, poorer: France’s farming crisis in numbers

The protests sweeping across France have cast a renewed focus on the plight of farmers, a shrinking and ageing category at the mercy of volatile prices and grappling with a bleak economic outlook. FRANCE 24 talks to an economist and a unionist...

Taiwanese youth voice income, housing concerns ahead of crucial elections

While cross-strait relations remain an overarching theme in Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections this weekend, many young voters are preoccupied with domestic issues, such as low wages and housing, that preoccupy them as much as or even...

French supermarket Carrefour pulls Pepsico products over 'unacceptable price increases'

Supermarket chain Carrefour has stopped selling Doritos, Pepsi and other Pepsico brands at its stores in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain amidst a dispute over price hikes, an industry source said Friday. 

Argentina court suspends Milei's 'mega-decree' labor law reforms

Argentine judges on Wednesday suspended labor law changes that form part of a mega-decree of sweeping economic reforms and deregulation announced by the country's libertarian new president, Javier Milei.

Fireworks, weapons light skies across the world in first hours of 2024

Fireworks illuminated skies over Paris, Rio and Sydney to celebrate the entry to 2024, while in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine, rockets and strikes marked the year's earliest hours.

US accuses Iran of drone strike on tanker in Indian Ocean | BBC News

The US military says a drone which hit a chemical tanker in the Indian Ocean was launched from Iran.Iran is also accused of backing Houthi rebels in Yemen wh...

Could Emily afford to rent in Paris? An author's guide to surviving gentrification

Journalist Cole Stangler is the author of "Paris Is Not Dead: Surviving Hypergentrification in the City of Light". His book delves into the phenomenon of gentrification in the French capital, with high rents pushing many residents out to the...

Argentina devalues currency, unveils "shock" measures to avoid 'hyperinflation'

Argentina devalued its currency by more than 50 percent Tuesday in a set of "shock" measures aimed at reviving a crumbling economy and tackling triple-digit inflation.