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Britain's parliament approves law seeking to block October no-deal Brexit
10:57 AM ET Fri, 6 Sept 2019
The British parliament's upper chamber on Friday approved a bill which aims to block a no-deal Brexit at the end of October by forcing Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a delay to Britain's European Union departure.
The UK's ruling Conservative Party has been ripped apart in just three days
11:56 AM ET Fri, 6 Sept 2019
The prime minister's actions have lost him his parliamentary majority and his ability to select the timing of any future election.
UK opposition parties set to refuse Boris Johnson's demand for an early general election
10:45 AM ET Fri, 6 Sept 2019
The announcement comes at a time when British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under immense pressure to deliver Brexit.
London court rejects challenge to PM Johnson's suspension of parliament
5:45 AM ET Fri, 6 Sept 2019
London's High Court on Friday rejected a legal challenge against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament before Brexit, but said it could be taken to the Supreme Court for an appeal, the BBC said.
OPEC is struggling to prove it can still arrest oil price declines in the age of Trump, expert says
3:58 AM ET Thu, 5 Sept 2019
OPEC is under pressure to show it still has the power to reverse a slide in oil prices, according to RBC Capital Market's Helima Croft.
China and US agree to meet in October for trade negotiations
7:38 AM ET Thu, 5 Sept 2019
A USTR spokesperson confirmed to CNBC there was a phone call between top U.S. and China trade officials, but did not confirm the October meeting.
Boris Johnson fails in pushing through snap election after Brexit delay bill passes
4:53 PM ET Wed, 4 Sept 2019
The U.K. leader could still try other options to force an election.
UK lawmakers pass bill to stop no-deal Brexit
12:48 AM ET Thu, 5 Sept 2019
U.K. lawmakers passed a bill in favor of preventing a no-deal Brexit by a 327-299 vote on Wednesday.
A snap election could damage Boris Johnson's party, or even see the UK break apart
10:05 AM ET Thu, 5 Sept 2019
Leader of the House of Commons, Jacob Rees-Mogg, confirmed that Parliament will again debate and vote on an early election Monday.
ECB needs policy review, should boost focus on climate change, Lagarde says
7:42 AM ET Wed, 4 Sept 2019
Lagarde argued a prolonged period of ultra-easy policy is necessary given global challenges, weak growth and uncomfortably low inflation.
UK lawmakers to vote on bill to prevent a no-deal Brexit
7:09 AM ET Wed, 4 Sept 2019
CNBC's Willem Marx joins "Squawk Box" to explain the crisis brewing in the United Kingdom regarding Brexit.
UK parliament set for crucial vote as rebels try to thwart a no-deal Brexit
3:14 PM ET Tue, 3 Sept 2019
Opposition lawmakers, alongside some rebels from the ruling Conservative Party, have triggered an emergency debate in the U.K. parliament.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Brexit deal chances are rising
7:35 PM ET Mon, 2 Sept 2019
Johnson says he does not want to call for a new election in Britain as Parliament could try again to delay the U.K.'s exit from the EU.
Britain prepares for showdown as opposition lawmakers try to stop no-deal Brexit
1:50 AM ET Tue, 3 Sept 2019
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to deliver Brexit on October 31 "do or die, come what may."
Sterling slips on rumors UK government is preparing for a snap election
9:48 AM ET Mon, 2 Sept 2019
Sterling fell Monday following dismal manufacturing data and speculation that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be planning a general election.
British pound falls after UK factory activity dives at fastest rate since 2012
6:28 AM ET Mon, 2 Sept 2019
British manufacturing contracted last month at the fastest rate in seven years, boding poorly for the chances of an economic rebound in the third quarter, a survey showed on Monday.
Buoyed by state votes, Germany's AfD takes aim at Merkel coalition
6:07 AM ET Mon, 2 Sept 2019
An emboldened far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) warned Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition partners they could not carry on as before.
The British pound should be stronger, heading towards 2020
2:38 AM ET Mon, 2 Sept 2019
Dominic Schnider of UBS Global Wealth Management says he expects the British parliament will be in a position to stop a no-deal Brexit, but it doesn't have much time.
Italy's Di Maio warns snap elections could still happen as he gives opposition PD party an ultimatum
1:16 PM ET Fri, 30 Aug 2019
Luigi Di Maio, the leader of Italy's Five Star Movement (M5S), is taking a tough stance with his proposed new coalition partners in Rome.
UK farmers call for import tariffs on agricultural products in no-deal Brexit
10:10 AM ET Fri, 30 Aug 2019
Britain's National Farmers Union wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday calling for import tariffs on eggs, some dairy products, horticultural products and grains if Britain leaves the European Union without a trade deal.

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