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Car sales: September figures deepen industry gloom

Hopes of a big sales increase in September are dashed, but growth in electric vehicles continues.

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The world’s second-fastest growing major economy has cut rates five times this year

India’s central bank on Friday cut its benchmark repurchase rate for the fifth consecutive time this year as it continues a concerted push to reinvigorate a stuttering economy.

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How the highlighter pen became a million dollar idea.

The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how the highlighter pen became a million dollar idea.

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5 big risks that the world’s fragile economy doesn’t need right now

Global recession fears are rising. CNBC takes a look at some of the potential triggers for a contraction.

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US, UK sign first-ever deal to access data from tech companies like Facebook and Google

The U.S. and the U.K. have signed a first-of-its-kind agreement that will allow law enforcement agencies in the countries to access data from tech companies more quickly in criminal investigations.

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Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam invokes emergency powers, announces face mask ban amid protests

Tensions hit a new high this week after police shot a protester, the first person hit by live gunfire in nearly four months of unrest.

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Japanese car sales sink in South Korea amid trade rift

Toyota says sales in South Korea have been hit by simmering tensions between Seoul and Tokyo.

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Dow rallies more than 350 points after ‘Goldilocks’ jobs report

Stocks closed higher on Friday as the latest U.S. jobs report hit the sweet spot with Wall Street traders.

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BP CEO Bob Dudley to step down, Bernard Looney will succeed

BP chief executive Bob Dudley will step down from his current role at the end of March next year, the energy giant announced Friday.

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Brexit deadline could be extended again, says UK lawmaker

The U.K. currently has until Oct. 31 to leave the European Union. That departure has been pushed back multiple times.