U.S. dollar heads for first negative year since 2020. Here’s where foreign currencies stand against the greenback
The greenback on Wednesday fell, touching its lowest level since July 27.
A Russian drone and artillery attack kills 6 in Ukraine and knocks out power in a major city
Overnight, the Kremlin’s forces launched an artillery and drone bombardment of the Kherson region just as some 140 civilians were waiting for a train.
Apple will sell latest Apple Watch models again after import ban temporarily stopped by U.S. appeals court
Apple will be able to sell the latest Apple Watches after an import ban was temporarily paused by an appeals court on Wednesday
Stars are aligned for bitcoin in 2024: A supply cut and potential ETF demand could lead to record highs
If you’ve been following bitcoin’s developments over the past few months, it might seem like a given that the cryptocurrency is set to moon in 2024.
New York Times sues Microsoft, ChatGPT maker OpenAI over copyright infringement
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, the company behind popular AI chatbot ChatGPT.
Thousands flee widening Israeli assault in central Gaza as military launches new strikes
Israel launched heavy strikes across central and southern Gaza overnight and into Wednesday after broadening its offensive against Hamas to more areas.
Houthi attacks and U.S. strikes add to concerns of broader conflict in the Middle East
Fresh Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and U.S. strikes against targets in Iraq come against fears that the war in the Gaza Strip could be spreading.
Treasury yields fall as investors weigh the 2024 outlook for interest rates
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday, as investors considered the outlook for monetary policy and financial markets for the coming year.
Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning ‘Parasite’ found dead amid drugs probe
Lee, 48, had faced police questioning three times over accusations of illegal drug use
CNBC Daily Open: Holiday cheer uplifts markets
Christmas Eve may be over, but investors still have something to look forward to. The S&P 500’s within striking distance of a new high.
