Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Trump admin unveils national AI policy framework to limit state power

AI industry leaders have opposed state-level regulatory efforts, arguing that a "patchwork" of laws would hobble innovation and give China a competitive edge.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 4 min

Fed Governor Waller urges caution for now, says rate cuts possible later in the year

Waller said in a CNBC interview that recent developments require a more conservative approach.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 5 min

UK government borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2008 as inflation fears hit the gilt market

Three charts show the extent of the U.K. government's borrowing woes.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 1 min

UK regulator to probe collapsed mortgage lender MFS

Investigation follows failure of Mayfair-based lender and linked companies owned by founder Paresh Raja

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Stocks continue losing streak as oil marches higher amid escalating Mideast conflict.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 5 min

Harvard University is back on top as the No. 1 'dream' school among college applicants

Harvard is still the ultimate “dream” school among current college applicants but factors, such as price and financial aid, weigh heavily.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 4 min

Work from home, drive slower and don't use gas cookers: IEA advice on weathering the global energy crisis

The IEA warns of "the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market" due to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Banks eye three ECB rate hikes this year as former Governor says he sees no stagflation — yet

Brokers now expect the ECB to hike interest rates this year as the specter of higher inflation and lower growth piles pressure on central banks to act.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Gold rebounds, but silver extends losses as oscillating oil prices spark market volatility

The metals saw bumpy trade on Friday morning, after joining a broad sell-off the previous day.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 1 min

UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 amid inflation shock

Ten-year gilt yields rise to 4.94% as borrowing numbers add to concerns over energy-driven inflation shock

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Mar 20, 2026 • 6 min

Who's most optimistic about AI — and who isn't, according to Anthropic

Economic gains are people's main aspirations for AI, but analysts warned that not everyone stands to benefit equally.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 4 min

How CNBC Cures is bringing rare disease stories to a national audience

Two months after its launch, CNBC's rare disease initiative is starting to reach a broader audience.

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