Arkansas is America’s Most Improved State in CNBC’s annual America’s Top States for Business study, jumping 13 spots to 28th place in 2026. cnb.cx/4h6pR7u
Volkswagen’s management plans to drastically reduce its model lineup and further cut capacity.
It comes after reports that the embattled car giant is weighing up shutting four German factories and implementing as many as 100,000 job cuts.
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When markets buckle, investors usually know where to hide: U.S. Treasurys, the Japanese yen and gold.
But in 2026, that playbook has not worked as expected. Treasury yields have climbed since the Iran war began, the yen has weakened to multi-decade lows against the dollar, and
Nagi Hamiyeh, president of Temasek Global Investments, said crypto investment is “still off the table” for the company as it strives to move past a substantial loss in crypto exchange FTX.
For now, the company focuses on blockchain and its infrastructure, based on what the
South Korea’s stock benchmark, Kospi, has gone from being the world’s hottest equity market to entering bear territory within a few weeks, highlighting how investors have soured on artificial intelligence plays and underscoring concentration risks.
The Kospi fell more than 5% on
Hawaii finishes last in CNBC’s annual America’s Top States for Business rankings in 2026, with the nation’s worst infrastructure and highest business costs.
Learn more about why Hawaii ranked last in this year's study, and find out where your state stands:
