CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump hints Iran war could end soon

CNBC Daily Open: Markets rally as Trump hints Iran war could end soon

US President Donald Trump visits to sign an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2026. Evan Vucci | Reuters Hi, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open. Global markets weighed down by the US-Iran conflict continued … Read more

South Korea’s chip boom powers export growth to four decades

South Korea's chip boom powers export growth to four decades

Item 1 of 4 Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal in Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo [1/4]Trucks transport containers at the Uiwang ICD Terminal, Uiwang, South Korea, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab Imports rise 48.3% y/y, against 44.9% forecast Increase in semiconductor … Read more

Three Michigan agencies are receiving grants to start employee transportation programs

Three Michigan agencies are receiving grants to start employee transportation programs

$60,000 in funding will help Michigan businesses develop and implement transportation programs LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Employment and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has awarded $60,000 in grants to help three businesses develop and implement transportation programs to help improve employee retention, productivity and access to work. The Reliable Rides Incentive Grant Pilot Program, … Read more