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Squawk Box Europe Express

CNBC International

CNBC"s flagship show in Europe sets you up with everything you need to know for the European business day. Anchors Steve Sedgwick, Karen Tso and Julianna Tatelbaum engage in unscripted and dynamic debate on the day"s top stories. They are joined by leading business executives, policymakers, financial strategists, fund managers and other newsmakers to provide original points of view and instant analysis of the latest business news and key market themes.

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00:30:09

U.S. dollar hits months-long high against euro on...

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2026/10/05

The U.S. dollar hits a 17-month high against the euro as French debt worries and political risk shake European markets, even as soft U.S. jobs data prompts investors to scale back Federal Reserve rate hike bets. Meanwhile, crude prices edge lower as Middle East exports recover, G7 nations release 100 million barrels of strategic reserves, and Iran sets its terms for the Strait of Hormuz. In M&A, French industrial giant Schneider Electric strikes a massive $22.6 billion deal to buy U.S. software

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00:26:00

Treasury yields whipsaw as borrowing costs remain...

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2026/10/01

Treasurys get some short-lived relief after the 10-year yield hits levels not seen in nearly a quarter of a century - but borrowing costs tick higher again as investor attention turns to September's non-farm payrolls report. Meanwhile, Europe's borrowing costs also coming under heavy pressure, with the UK becoming the first G7 country to pay 6% on long-term borrowing since 2012, while fiscal uncertainty in France sees the euro tank against the dollar.

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00:31:37

Treasury yields seen at generational high

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2026/09/30

Treasury yields hover around levels not seen in nearly a quarter of a century as lenders taper their Fed hike forecasts. Meanwhile crude prices are whipsaw, even as supply concerns ease, while Kpler says oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz reached pre-war levels this week. And tech CEOs have reportedly rounded on Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei amid growing fears over the safety of AI. - for pod

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00:28:47

Trump hails 'morally binding' AI deal

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2026/09/29

President Trump has hailed what he calls a 'morally binding' document on AI guardrails in the face of growing safety concerns - and has signed an executive order to rename the technology after a luncheon with tech leaders at the White House. Meanwhile OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells CNBC that the firm needs to improve its models safely and confidently before it goes public. And another day, another new high for yields: The yield on 30-year U.S. paper hits its highest in nearly 25 years, as the global

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00:28:11

Anthropic reportedly warns of 'existential risks' as...

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2026/09/28

Existential risks to humanity – that is what Anthropic has reportedly said in its prospectus, seen by Reuters and the FT, despite still eyeing a $2 trillion valuation. That news comes after OpenAI pulls its latest model over safety concerns, while Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch tells CNBC the current AI slowdown debate in the U.S. is a cover for the “negligence” of some rivals. In markets, bond yields continue their inexorable march higher as President Trump rejects a proposal that would reopen the

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00:27:24

Crude gains as Trump rejects Iran plan

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2026/09/27

Crude prices gain after President Trump rejects an Iranian proposal aimed at ending the Middle East conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. In tech, OpenAI pauses training on its most advanced models after yet another agent escapes from an internet-free environment. And in Liverpool, U.K. Chancellor John Healey is preparing to unveil a "new age of industrialisation" later today when he addresses delegates at the Labour Party Conference.

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00:28:01

Trump hosts Xi at state banquet

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2026/09/24

President Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping at a state banquet at the White House along with some of America’s top corporate bosses. Talks between the two leaders focused on the A.I. race and the conflict in the Middle East. The global bond rout continues with the U.S. 30-year note rising to its highest level since June 2004 as investors consider the Federal Reserve’s rate path. Crude extended losses on the news of talks progressing between Iran and the US at the United Nations.

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00:27:22

Yield pressure ratchets up as perfect storm in bond...

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2026/09/23

The 10-year Treasury yield spikes to its highest level since July 2007 in its biggest one day move in nearly 18 months. The 5 and 30 yields are also at levels not seen since before the financial crisis. The U.S. and China extend their trade truce by two months as Chinese President Xi Jinping touches down in America. Another OpenAI agent goes rogue, this time gaining unauthorized access to an Australian government website, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raising his concerns directly with Sam

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00:25:33

U.S.-Iran meeting at the UN

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2026/09/22

Crude prices retreat after a three-hour meeting between U.S. officials and the Iranian delegation at the UN, even with President Trump saying he needs to make a “big decision” over the next step. China's President Xi Jinping prepares to travel to Washington for talks with Trump, but uncertainty is abound over if the Chinese leader will bring a delegation of corporate leaders with him. AI takes centre stage at the UN today with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expected to address

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00:28:23

Nasdaq posts record close driven by AI trade

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2026/09/21

The Nasdaq closes at a record high, driven by the AI trade as Meta posts its best day since April 2025. JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon discusses the technology's potential impact on inflation. Oil gains slightly as U.S. President Trump prepares to meet with Gulf leaders at the UN General Assembly, where Iran's president will lead a delegation today - amid renewed hopes for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. Shares in Novo sink over as the Danish drugmaker lays out its post-Wegovy growth

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00:29:09

U.S-China AI Dialogue

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2026/09/20

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agree to set up a “U.S.-China AI dialogue” for security incidents from artificial intelligence. This comes in the lead-up to this week’s Trump-Xi summit in Washington. Exit polls spell "disaster" for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU party after a drubbing in the weekend's state elections. Oil prices hit a one-week low despite weekend attacks by Houthi rebels on Riyadh, as markets hope diplomacy prevails when leaders

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00:28:11

Bank of Japan Hikes to 31-year High

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2026/09/17

The bank of Japan delivers a quarter point hike, taking rates to the highest level since 1995. But two dissenting votes raise doubts around further normalization, driving the Yen and JGB yields lower. The Bank of England stands pat but warns rates will likely go up, with Governor Andrew Bailey flagging energy costs as a key threat. The S&P 500 sees its best day since early August as crude prices and treasury yields pull back, with tech stocks driving the charge on Wall Street. Researchers reportedly

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00:26:19

First Fed Hike Since 2023

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2026/09/16

The Fed hikes for the first time in over 3 years, with the Dow shedding over 600 points while the 10-year Treasury yield holds stubbornly around the 5% mark. The rate hike provokes U.S. President Donald Trump, who once again demands looser monetary policy, calling the FOMC “hostile”. Across the pond the Bank of England looks poised to deliver a hold as long-term borrowing costs hover near their highest in nearly 30 years. And the EU's offer for Canada to become its first-ever associate member also

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00:31:10

Today's Fed decision with first hike in three years...

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2026/09/15

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve decision today, as America’s central bank is all-but certain to have its first hike in over 3 years with the expected move will likely strain ties with U.S. President Donald Trump. Meta’s Mark Zuckaberg is weighing in on the AI safety debate, favoring independent evaluation rather than a slowdown in development, but Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar come down on opposite sides of the conversation.

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00:27:57

Hardware software split and Trump decries "Hoax"

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2026/09/14

Chip names sell off on both sides of the pond amid investor pullback after warnings from AI giants. Software stocks, however, catch a bid, putting the two baskets at a huge divergence. Trump intervenes, calling warnings over the technology a “sick” “hoax,” and telling AI leaders not to kill the “golden goose”, going as far as calling up Jensen Huang during a podcast recording. The 10-year Treasury yield hits its highest ever level in almost 20 years, with traders eyeing a near 95% chance of a Fed

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00:25:28

AI safety fears top the agenda

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2026/09/14

AI safety fears have dominated the sphere as Anthropic chief Dario Amodei's proposals to rein in development manage to unite bitter rivals Elon Musk and Sam Altman in support. However, U.S. president Donald Trump disagrees. Trump’s relationship with Fed Chair Warsh is set for a new test as investors eye a more-than 85% chance the central bank raises rates at its meeting this week while the President says the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world. Oil prices notch fresh gains amid

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00:26:33

Latest U.S. Treasury buyback falls short of market hopes

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2026/09/11

The latest U.S. Treasury buyback disappoints which piles on the pressure to sell global bonds. The 10-year Treasury yield is inching towards 5 per cent. In oil news, WTI tops $100 for the first time since May as continued Iranian attacks on Gulf refineries and vessels attempting to pass out of the Strait of Hormuz drive raise concerns over an extended disruption to supply. The ECB bumps rates by a quarter point as energy price concerns steer the inflation outlook upwards.See Privacy Policy at

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00:27:53

Trump promises $5,000 ‘dividend’ to U.S. citizens if...

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2026/09/10

President Trump talks up America's "tremendous" success as he promises a 'dividend' to US adult citizens if the Republicans retain control of Congress - in a pledge totalling more than a trillion dollars. The 10-year US bond yield jumps to its highest level in three years as the Treasury Department announces plans to buy back up to 6 billion dollars in longer-term debt - triple the normal level. UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti telling CNBC he sees investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks

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00:27:48

Gulf flare-up pushes Brent closer to $100-mark

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2026/09/09

Brent nears $100 a barrel as the conflict in the Gulf continues to flare. The IRGC says it attacked 2 American vessels and 8 oil tankers as retaliation for the U.S. targeting Iranian crude supplies earlier this week. Inflation fears rise as a result of surging energy prices, as do expectations of rate hikes from the ECB and Federal Reserve later this week. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey says the global economy is facing several upside inflationary risks. Wall Street closed Tuesday’s session in the red

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00:29:10

Mistral raises €3bn in funding round

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2026/09/08

Mistral AI raises €3bn at a valuation of more than €21bn. The fund-raising round is among Europe’s largest ever. CEO Arthur Mensch tells CNBC that the move will accelerate future growth. Oil prices are at a six-week high with Brent crude nearing the $100-mark. Market sentiment reacts with the chances of central bank tightening looming. Chinese exports in August grow by 25 per cent while Canada’s counter-tariffs against the U.S. take hold.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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