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Recession 2024: What to Watch and How to Prepare 12/17/2023 07:00pm • The U.S. economy is on relatively solid footing heading into 2024 compared to a year ago. Inflation has cooled, labor markets have remained stable and the Federal Reserve has opened up to the possibility of decreasing interest rates at some point next year. Many economists, including Federal Open Ma 7 Oil Stocks to Buy Closely Tied to Crude Prices 12/17/2023 07:00pm • The energy sector has lagged the S&P 500 in 2023, and the International Energy Agency anticipates soft global oil demand in 2024. Oil and gas prices have declined recently, but WTI crude oil prices remain up more than 64% overall in the past three years. Stocks that are highly correlated to oil What Is a Purchase APR? 12/17/2023 07:00pm • Every credit card has certain terms and features you should be aware of -- and purchase APR is one of the most important. The APR, which stands for annual percentage rate, is the amount of interest you will pay if you carry a balance. While there are a few different types of APR, perhaps the most im Gift Card Do's and Don'ts 12/17/2023 07:00pm • As the name implies, gift cards are made for giving. These financial tools are loaded up with cash that the recipient can spend on what they want. They're widely available, both in stores and online, so they can be perfect when you need a last-minute gift and don't want to take chances on buying som Greek parliament passes government's 2024 budget 12/17/2023 05:04pm • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek parliament on Sunday evening approved the government’s 2024 budget, the first in 14 years with Greek debt listed at investment grade. The budget passed on a 158-142 vote in the 300-member body, with only lawmakers from the governing conservative New Democracy part Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86 12/17/2023 02:30pm • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Kuwait’s ruling emir, died on Saturday after a three-year, low-key reign focused on trying to resolve the tiny, oil-rich nation's internal political disputes. He was 86. Kuwait state television broke into programming with Quranic Germany's parliament approves a plan for a bigger hike in carbon price after a budget deal 12/15/2023 07:33am • BERLIN (AP) — Germany's parliament on Friday approved plans to raise the country's levy on carbon dioxide emissions from fuel by more than previously planned next month, a move that is part of a deal to resolve a budget crisis. The CO2 price will rise to 45 euros (about $49) per ton of emissions f Former Jaguars financial manager pleads guilty to stealing $22M. He faces up to 30 years in prison 12/15/2023 05:49am • JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A 31-year-old former Jacksonville Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million from the NFL franchise through its virtual credit card program pleaded guilty to federal charges Thursday and faces up to 30 years in prison. Amit Patel, wearing a dark s Stock market today: Asian markets churn upward after the Dow ticks to another record high 12/15/2023 12:06am • BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares powered higher on Friday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to another record on excitement that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates several times next year. U.S. futures and oil prices also advanced. Hong Kong led Asia’s gains with property dev China's economy is forecast to slow sharply in 2024, the World Bank says, calling recovery 'fragile' 12/14/2023 11:50pm • HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy grew at a 5.2% pace in the first three quarters of the year and showed signs of improvement in November, with factory output and retail sales rising, the government said Friday. But investments in property sank 9.4%, the National Bureau of Statistics said, indicat Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters 12/14/2023 09:43pm • BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine got a green light Thursday to start sped-up talks on joining the European Union. That’s a big boost for war-ravaged Ukraine and a loud message to Vladimir Putin — but it could be years before the country actually becomes a member of the EU. Here’s a look at what Thurs Janet Yellen says the Trump administration's China policies left the US more vulnerable 12/14/2023 08:33pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said former President Donald Trump 's policies toward China left America “more vulnerable and more isolated” in the global economy, a rare jab by her at the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination. Yellen, at a U.S.-China Busin 5 Best Closed-End Funds for 2024 12/14/2023 07:00pm • Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are popular these days, but closed-end funds, or CEFs, can be a great option for investors seeking income as well. Like stocks, CEFs debut via an initial public offering, or IPO, where the fund manager issues a fixed quantity of shares. These shares can track a variet Impressive Gifts You Can Buy for $20 or Less 12/14/2023 07:00pm • When cash is tight or you have many people to shop for, finding an affordable gift that makes a lasting impression can be a major challenge. Staying within budget is important, though. According to McKinsey's 2023 holiday shopping survey, 79% of consumers say this year they are swapping their purcha What Is the Average Student Loan Payment? 12/14/2023 07:00pm • The average student loan payment is between $200 and $299, according to the most recent available data from the Federal Reserve. But considering the average debt among recent graduates who took out student loans is nearly $30,000, per an analysis by U.S. News, the monthly payment on a 10-year standa