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Oil prices end higher, buoyed by geopolitical tensions, Russia’s output cuts
Oil futures rose on Monday as investors monitored escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine, while supply concerns continued to weigh on crude-oil prices.MarketWatch - Business - Russia -
Oil ends higher, with U.S. prices up 16% for the quarter
Oil futures settled higher Thursday for the first time in three sessions to tally a solid gain for the quarter and a third straight monthly climb.MarketWatch - Business -
Oil Futures Fall as Investors Watch Mideast Tensions, OPEC Moves
Oil futures fell in early Asian trade as the market contemplated ongoing geopolitical tensions and OPEC cutbacks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK Confirmed in Recession at End of 2023
U.K. gross domestic product shrank 0.3% between October and December, with the economy hit by high inflation and interest rates that stifled household spending.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Oil Gains on Heightened Geopolitical Risks, Supply Concerns
Oil futures were higher in European trade, on signs of tightness in the market and growing geopolitical concerns and despite a stronger dollar.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Global Cuts Paramount Credit Rating Into Junk Territory
The ratings company cut Paramount Global to BB-plus from BBB-minus, citing continuing cord cutting and elevated investments required to support the buildout of streaming services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Renting is now cheaper than owning in all of America’s 50 biggest metro areas
It’s more affordable to rent rather than buy in the top 50 metros in the U.S., according to a report by Realtor.com.MarketWatch - Business -
Flutter Entertainment posts 25% surge in sales as bet on FanDuel pays off
The gambling giant saw its losses widen due to two major impairment chargesMarketWatch - Business -
Here’s how high bitcoin has to climb to make sense in a 60/40 portfolio, according to Citi
Is it now time for 55% stocks, 40% bonds and 5% bitcoin in a portfolio?MarketWatch - Business -
India must avoid the mistakes of China and Big Tech to keep attracting investors
Recognizing its financial and political clout and adapting accordingly is the key to India’s continued growth.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Krispy Kreme soars 40% on deal with McDonald’s to sell its doughnuts nationwide
Krispy Kreme’s stock soared Tuesday, after the doughnut seller said its doughnuts will start becoming available at all of the fast-food giant’s U.S. restaurants.MarketWatch - Business -
Treasury yields hold steady as traders eye February inflation data at end of week
Yields on U.S. government debt finished little changed on Tuesday in cautious trading, as investors looked ahead to February’s PCE inflation data at the end of the week.MarketWatch - Business -
Global CEOs flock to China as tensions mount over export glut
Apple’s Tim Cook, ExxonMobil’s Darren Woods and HSBC’s Noel Quinn head to Beijing for annual development forumFinancial Times - Business - China -
China's Role in EVs Is Splitting the Global Auto Market in Two
Geopolitics is reshaping the car industry, driving carmakers to update their strategies for where they make and sell cars.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
FirstFT: Global M&A drought ends as blockbuster deals double in first quarter
Also in today’s newsletter, Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing and the broken market for medicinesFinancial Times - World -
Treasury yields end higher to kick off holiday-shortened week
Rates on U.S. government debt jumped by the most in one week on Monday as traders braced for a busy holiday-shortened period.MarketWatch - Business -
Here's how to watch RFK Jr.'s VP announcement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday afternoon about his pick for vice president, ending weeks of speculation over his running mate amid his long-shot independent bid. Kennedy is set to make his announcement at 2 ...The Hill - Politics -
Fortune Favors Early Movers in America's Property Crunch
Investors who are willing to buy buildings when everyone else is running scared typically get the biggest rewards.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why a small China-made EV has global auto execs and politicians on edge
The China-built BYD Seagull, a small all-electric hatchback that starts at less than $10,000, is having a big impact on the global automotive industry.NBC News - Top stories -
Yellen warns China's surplus of solar panels, EVs could be dumped on global markets
Janet Yellen said she will confront her Chinese counterparts about their solar, EV trade practices in an upcoming visit to China.CNBC - Business - China -
Yellen warns China’s surplus of solar panels, EVs could be dumped on global markets
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday warned that China is treating the global economy as a dumping ground for its cheaper clean energy products.NBC News - Top stories - China -
China's Xi tells U.S. CEOs that bilateral relations can have a 'brighter future'
Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. executives that bilateral relations can improve, and pledged that Beijing would keep working to improve the business environment.CNBC - Business - China -
Oil prices end lower, with weekly U.S. crude supply up over 3 million barrels
Oil futures declined on Wednesday but settled off the session’s lows after official U.S. data revealed a weekly increase in crude inventories that was smaller than what was reported by an industry trade group.MarketWatch - Business -
Steelers QB reset: How one signing led to two trades -- and future questions
A franchise not known for aggressive moves overhauled its most important position in the blink of an eye.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Oregon State, Washington State reach settlement with Pac-12's departing members, ending months-long battle
Oregon State and Washington State will receive $65 million from the 10 departing schools in 2024CBS Sports - Sports -
Batting Around: Where will Shane Bieber, one of 2024's most intriguing trade candidates, end up?
The Guardians have a history of trading their top players before they hit free agencyCBS Sports - Sports -
Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Spending Package, Ending Government Shutdown Fears
The president signed a $1.2 trillion spending package that passed early on Saturday morning, narrowly avoiding a shutdown.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Sam Bankman-Fried's multibillion dollar FTX fraud
What the Crypto King's fall from grace means for the future of cryptocurrencyBBC News - Top stories - Crypto -
Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
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Buttigieg: No timeline yet on Baltimore port reopening
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday that there's currently no timeline for when the Port of Baltimore can reopen following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge a day prior. “Too soon to venture an estimate,” he told ...The Hill - Politics -
The Oil Weapon Against Moscow
In 1986 the U.S. and Saudi Arabia raised production. That move contributed to the Soviet collapse.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trader at Center of Libor Scandal Loses Appeal
A U.K. court upheld the conviction of Tom Hayes, the alleged ringleader of a conspiracy among big banks and brokers to rig rates during the global financial crisis.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Traders bet US election will unsettle market calm
Vix and VStoxx indices show expectations of volatility around prospective Biden-Trump rematchFinancial Times - World -
Chinese ‘state-affiliated’ organisations behind cyber-attacks on MPs and Electoral Commission, Dowden says – UK politics live
Deputy PM says international partners, including the US, will also be making statements today about similar Chinese cyber-attacks . Andrew Bowie, the energy minister, said the government should have revived investment in nuclear energy “years ago” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Is AI the Future of NPCs?
Artificial intelligence is poised to have a massive impact on video games in the next few years, something that excites and worries developers. Some think non-player characters might be AI’s killer app.Wired - Tech -
In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge
The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways.The New York Times - Top stories -
Ukraine aid in limbo as Congress begins two-week recess
Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to turn the House's attention to addressing supplemental funding for U.S. allies, including Ukraine, when the chamber returns. But the path forward for the speaker is treacherous.CBS News - Politics - Ukraine