Japan's Nikkei 225 rises more than 2% as SoftBank Group shares surge 8%

MORNING SQUAWK APAC Wednesday, 23 March 2022 Japan's Nikkei 225 rises more than 2% as SoftBank Group shares surge 8% The European Union is unlikely to impose an immediate oil embargo on Russia over its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, sources told CNBC. » Read more Carl Icahn says there 'very well could be a recession or even worse' The founder and chairman of Icahn Enterprises said surging inflation is a major threat to the economy. » Read more Elon Musk breaks out the dance moves as he opens new Tesla factory in Germany Elon Musk officially opened Tesla's first manufacturing facility in Europe as the company looks to take pressure off its other factories in the U.S. and China. » Read more BuzzFeed investors have pushed CEO Jonah Peretti to shut down entire newsroom, sources say BuzzFeed's news organization has about 100 employees and loses roughly $10 million a year, according to people familiar with the matter. » Read more Biden heads to Brussels to announce new sanctions with NATO; Russia turns Mariupol to ashes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for more pressure on Russia as the war appears to be entering a period of stalemate. » Read more Today's Guest Highlights on CNBC All times in SIN/HK 09:40 SG Lee CEO / Viva Republica Super finance app company updates 10:45 Fredrik Logevall Professor of History & International Affairs / Harvard University Ukraine/Russia 11:30 Olaf Schatteman Partner / Bain & Company Supply chain disruptions 11:40 A Sakthivel President / Federation of Indian Export Organisations Rupee-Rouble trade exchange 13:30 Maaz Sheikh CEO / STARZPLAY Arabia Streaming in the MENA region 13:40 David King Chair / Climate Crisis Advisory Group CS - Energy transition Send to a friend  |  Advertise  |  More newsletters  |  Digital Products  |  Unsubscribe © CNBC Inc. All Rights Reserved. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632