Lone pumpjack located in the middle of large solar array outside of Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA. Citizens Of The Planet | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images U.S. crude oil futures topped $80 a barrel for the first time in nearly four months, as signs point to a tightening market ahead of … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November. McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision Wednesday in the well of the … Read more
Bitcoin continued its surge on Wednesday, shooting above $60,000 for the first time since November 2021. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by 6% at $60,391.10, according to Coin Metrics. Earlier, it rose as high as $60,734.42. It’s sitting just below its all-time high of $68,982.20. Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Bitcoin, … Read more
A gauge the Federal Reserve uses for inflation rose slightly in November and edged closer to the central bank’s goal. The core personal consumption expenditures price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, increased 0.1% for the month, and was up 3.2% from a year ago, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Economists surveyed by … Read more
Hull City attacking midfielder Jaden Philogene is the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month winner for November. Instinct, bravery and the sheer joy of playing football were fused together in Philogene’s backheel after bringing the ball under control with his back to goal and defenders around him. Philogene said: “It’s the best goal I’ve … Read more
Prices across a broad range of goods and services edged higher in November but were mostly in line with expectations, further easing pressure on the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index, a closely watched inflation gauge, increased 0.1% in November, and was up 3.1% from a year ago, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. Economists surveyed … Read more
By Valerie Insinna WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing deliveries rose to 56 airplanes in November as the company rebounded from a 737 manufacturing defect, putting the planemaker within striking distance of its annual targets. Deliveries for last month were the highest since June and included 45 737 MAXs and one P-8 maritime patrol aircraft, Boeing said, … Read more
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly rose in November while underlying inflation pushed higher, offering more evidence that the Federal Reserve was unlikely to pivot to interest rate cuts early next year. The consumer price index edged up 0.1% last month after being unchanged in October, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics said … Read more
YANTAI, CHINA – DECEMBER 5, 2023 – A large number of Chinese-made cars are ready to be loaded for export at Yantai Port in Yantai, Shandong province, China, Dec 5, 2023. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s exports unexpectedly ticked higher … Read more
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times’ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who … Read more