U.S. crude oil sheds more than 10% for the year in first annual decline since 2020
Record production in the U.S. is profoundly impacting oil prices despite ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
Corporate bond yields are off highs, but are still attractive. Here’s what experts say to look for in 2024
While corporate bond yields have moved down off their highs, investors will still be able to snap up some juicy income next year, experts believe.
Brazil stocks enjoyed their best year since 2019. What to expect in the new year
The Bovespa index, Brazil’s stock benchmark, rallied 22% this year. That’s its biggest annual increase since 2019 — when it rallied 31.6%.
There’s ‘no way’ AI will completely replace human musicians, says award-winning composer—here’s why
Though there are AI tools that can create music, don’t expect them to replace your favorite artist any time soon. Here’s why.
5 smart ways to spend your year-end bonus
An employee bonus is often the largest one-time payment of cash that people see in a year. Here’s how to spend it wisely.
Russia pummels Ukraine with ‘massive’ wave of airstrikes with 31 reported killed
“Today, Russia used nearly every type of weapon in its arsenal,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Palestinians stream into a southern Gaza town as Israel expands its offensive in the center
Thousands of Palestinians streamed into a crowded town at the southernmost end of Gaza in recent days, fleeing Israel’s bombardment of the center of the strip.
China appoints Dong Jun as new defense minister, state media reports
Dong, 62, replaces Li Shangfu, who took up the defense minister job in March but had not been seen in public since Aug. 25.
10-year Treasury yield finishes flat near 3.86% as traders wrap up a rollercoaster year
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was little changed on Friday as investor attention focused on the path ahead for the economy and monetary policy in 2024.
Nvidia to launch slower version of its gaming chip in China to comply with U.S. export controls
Nvidia is set to launch a slower version of its RTX 4090 gaming processor in China in order to comply with U.S. export restrictions.
