Powerful quake rocks Japan, nearly 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate
A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, killing at least one person, destroying buildings, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and prompting residentsi in some coastal areas to flee to higher ground.i’m
Oil prices to end year 10% lower as demand concerns snap winning streak
Oil prices are set to end 2023 about 10 percent lower, the first annual decline in two years, after geopolitical concerns, production cuts and global measures to rein in inflation triggered wild fluctuations in prices.
Asia shares at five-month highs as rate bets pile up
Asian shares touched five-month highs on Thursday as market wagers on ever-more aggressive rate cuts extended a huge rally in U.S. stocks and bonds, but also left plenty of scope for disappointment next year.
Emerging markets’ stocks jump, led by heavyweight China shares; FX steady
Emerging markets stocks rose to their highest levels since August on Wednesday, led by gains in Chinese shares on positive economic data, while currencies remained steady as bets on U.S. interest rate cuts lingered.
Apple explores AI deals with news publishers
Apple has opened negotiations in recent weeks with major news and publishing organizations, seeking permission to use their material in the company's development of generative artificial intelligence systems, the New York Times reported on Friday.
