Fed’s favorite inflation gauge rose 0.2% in December and was up 2.9% from a year ago
The core personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to increase 0.2% monthly in December and 3% from a year ago.
Top UN court rules Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza, falls short of ordering a cease-fire
The U.N.’s highest court on Friday ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent acts of genocide against the Palestinian people.
Tesla recalls nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. over rearview camera bug
Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 cars due to a software bug that prevented the rearview camera image from displaying, U.S. safety regulators said Friday.
UK opens antitrust probe into Vodafone merger with CK Hutchison’s Three mobile network
Britain’s competition watchdog said it is opening a probe into the proposed merger between Vodafone and the Three UK mobile network owned by CK Hutchison.
Jürgen Klopp announces shock Liverpool soccer club exit in blow for U.S. owners
Jürgen Klopp will step down as Liverpool manager at the end of this season, the club announced Friday.
King Charles III is admitted to a hospital for a scheduled prostate operation
The 75-year-old king was diagnosed with the benign condition on Jan. 17 after going for a check-up because he was experiencing symptoms.
LVMH shares jump over 12% as earnings point to luxury sector resilience
LVMH shares jumped more than 12% on Friday morning after the world’s largest luxury group posted higher-than-expected sales for 2023 and raised its annual dividend.
U.S. and China are working to make the business environment less volatile, Beijing says
China and the U.S. are working toward creating a more predictable environment for businesses, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said Friday.
Baidu’s Ernie AI chatbot to power Samsung’s new Galaxy S24 smartphones
Chinese tech giant Baidu will partner Samsung to integrate its Ernie chatbot capabilities into Galaxy S24 smartphones.
Putin says Ukraine likely shot down plane with U.S. or French missiles; Kyiv begins EU accession talks
Ukraine has formally started the screening process to begin talks over its future membership of the European Union, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
