U.S. crude oil inventories fell by more than expected last week and product stockpiles were mixed as refineries raised their capacity use, according to EIA data.

Montenegro justice minister orders Kwon sent to U.S. rather than South Korea.

U.S. natural gas futures were mixed with the January contract going off the board down 5.4%, and gas for February delivery settling up 1.9%.

The company’s foray into live sports caps a strong year, but the stock’s rich valuation sets a high bar for a follow-up act.

Major indexes, which had barely budged Thursday, remained on track to finish little changed for the week—and are closing in on strong full-year gains.

European government bond yields rose during thin trading volumes over the Christmas period.

Though the European economy is far weaker, central banks there might keep following the Federal Reserve’s cue.

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Financial institutions will profit from the shifting of retirement assets, but also face repayment risk from some seniors.

Moves in currencies, especially in the euro and sterling against the dollar, suggest investors are tending to sell the dollar at year-end, Jefferies said.

Oil gained on market optimism around a recovery in demand for crude from China, with government support measures expected to crystallize over 2025, XS.com said.

As it turns out, you don’t need a tough activist reputation to spur change at companies anymore.

Gold settled down 0.8% Friday, snapping a two session winning streak, and silver fell 1.3%, snapping a four session winning streak. Both metals also posted weekly losses.

The Hang Seng Index closed little changed, with losses in property stocks offsetting gains in the technology sector.

U.S. natural gas futures lost ground in a volatile session ahead of Friday’s January contract expiration and weekly storage report.

One of Wall Street’s hottest trades has nothing to do with crypto, EVs or AI. It’s the country infamous among investors for serial debt defaults.

Indexes remain on course for robust full-year gains; auto stocks lift Japan’s Nikkei 225.

Drillers are looking ahead to new export hubs and easier regulations under the coming Trump presidency.

Productivity growth holds the key to a better economy and a manageable budget deficit.