ROME — Global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oil fell last year from record highs in 2022, when Russia’s war in Ukraine, drought and other factors helped worsen hunger worldwide, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly had a hard year after being branded as ‘biggest losers of 2023’ Prince Harry, Meghan Markle have ‘highs & lows’ but still remain a ‘strong brand’ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are still a “strong brand” despite surviving a hard year with Frogmore eviction, New York car chase, divorce … Read more
Ariana Grande is reflecting on what she describes as “one of the most transformative, most challenging, and yet happiest and most special years” of her life. In an Instagram Story posted on Friday, the singer opened up about the highs and lows she experienced throughout the year, sharing her thoughts on personal growth, artistic fulfillment, and … Read more
The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, November 13, 2023. Staff | Reuters LONDON — European stocks nudged higher on Thursday as global markets search for new record highs to close out the year. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.3% in early trade, with … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event about lowering health care costs in the East Room of the White House on July 7, 2023 in Washington, DC. Drew Angerer | Getty Images News | Getty Images President Joe Biden paraded this week’s stock market record highs Friday in a new campaign video that trolled … Read more
Traffic_analyzer | Istock | Getty Images Gold prices notched a new record on Monday for a second day in a row — with spot prices touching $2,100 as the global rush for bullion appears set to continue. Gold prices are on course to hit fresh highs next year and could remain above $2,000 levels, analysts … Read more
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella participates in an interview at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on March 15, 2023. Chona Kasinger | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter … Read more
A T-bone steak, left, and a porterhouse. Portland Press Herald | Portland Press Herald | Getty Images How would you like your steak? Maybe rare, medium, or well done — but certainly not more expensive. Retail beef prices in the U.S. are at record highs, pushing up prices of beef-based products from burgers to steaks … Read more
People walk near the New York Stock Exchange on July 18, 2023 in New York City View Press | Corbis News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they … Read more
LONDON — David Beckham delves back into the hateful treatment he received following his infamous 1998 World Cup red card — and its impact on him — in a new Netflix documentary series pegged to the 10th anniversary of his retirement. “This whole process has been like an emotional rollercoaster,” Beckham said of the “Beckham” … Read more