U.S. Crude Oil Stocks Fell 5.5 Million Barrels Last Week

U.S. crude oil inventories fell more than expected last week, while stocks of gasoline and distillate fuels saw large increases pointing to sluggish demand for products.Read More
Attacks Heighten Fears of a Wider War for the Middle East and U.S.

The killing of a top Hamas leader in Lebanon and mysterious twin explosions in Iran heighten fears of a regional war that could draw in the United States.Read More
U.S. Crude Oil Stocks Fell 5.5 Million Barrels Last Week

U.S. crude oil inventories fell more than expected last week, while stocks of gasoline and distillate fuels saw large increases pointing to sluggish demand for products.Read More
A Battle Over Drag Queen Story Hour Shut Down This Town’s Library

In April, the event was announced. Protests erupted, and in September, the library was forced to close. It still hasn’t reopened.Read More
Islamic State Takes Responsibility for Deadly Bombings in Iran

The Islamic State announcement dovetailed with American intelligence assessment indicating that the attack, which killed 84 people, was most likely the work of the group.Read More
Hedge Funds for the Masses Deliver Ho-Hum Returns—and Have High Costs

Research shows most alternative strategies perform no better than short or midterm bond funds and have returns that lag behind the stock market.Read More
Hedge Funds for the Masses Deliver Ho-Hum Returns—and Have High Costs

Research shows most alternative strategies perform no better than short or midterm bond funds and have returns that lag behind the stock market.Read More
Trump Received Millions From Foreign Governments as President, Report Finds

House Democrats released evidence that the former president took in at least $7.8 million from foreign entities while in office, engaging in the kind of conduct the G.O.P. is grasping to pin on President Biden.Read More
Iraq Condemns U.S. After Drone Strike in Baghdad

The attack killed three militant leaders of an Iran-allied group with ties to the Iraqi government’s security apparatus.Read More
How to Bottom Fish for Chinese Stocks in 2024

It has been a wet few years on the high seas of China’s markets. This year there might be more opportunities—if investors know where to look.Read More