Crude Oil News Today: Will OPEC+ Extend Production Cuts to Stabilize Prices? Oil prices have reached their lowest in almost three months, with significant declines observed in both U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude. This downturn reflects a blend of increasing ... 05/4/2024 - 3:16 pm | View Link
Oil settles down on US jobs data, steepest weekly loss in 3 months Oil prices settled lower on Friday, and posted their steepest weekly loss in three months as investors weighed weak U.S. jobs data and possible timing of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Brent ... 05/3/2024 - 8:16 am | View Link
Heavy Oil Crunch Could Drive Up Shipping and Construction Costs Heavy crude oil prices and refining costs are climbing around the world due to the limited supply of heavy crude at the moment. 05/2/2024 - 11:58 pm | View Link
Oil settles near 7-week lows, focus shifts to economy Oil prices settled on Thursday near their lowest level in seven-weeks, narrowly mixed and under pressure from weaker global demand, rising inventories and fading hopes for a quick cut in U.S. interest ... 05/2/2024 - 8:07 am | View Link
U.S. crude oil bounces after hitting seven-week low on surging U.S. inventories U.S. crude oil edged higher on Thursday after selling off to a seven-week low on a surge in petroleum inventories on softening demand. West Texas Intermediate June contract: $79.40 a barrel, up 39 ... 05/1/2024 - 5:43 pm | View Link
Clavesana in Italy. Eric and Christina SchwendemanSome Americans are choosing to retire abroad because of healthcare costs and divisive politics. Many of them are moving to Italy, where the cost of living is more affordable. They like Italy's dedication to a work-life balance, especially compared to American hustle culture. Eric and Christina Schwendeman's relationship got serious the day he brought up retirement."I have a long-term plan," Eric, 53, recalled telling his now-wife nearly two decades ago.
Russia's military has a a body of sound doctrine to govern its operations, but it hasn't adhered to them in Ukraine. Musa Sadulayev/AP PhotoRussia's huge cost in invading Ukraine is fallout for not following its own military doctrine. Russian commanders have frequently erred on the basics of military operations, a RAND expert said.
The AI boom has shades of the dot-com bubble but might be even more dangerous. Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty ImagesThe AI frenzy has shades of dot-com mania but with one big, dangerous difference. Professor Erik Gordon noted internet startups had far fewer investors than Big Tech does now. Companies like Nvidia are huge and make money, but if they do crash there'll be sweeping fallout.
Debra Crockett retired early in the US and moved to Turkey. Debra CrockettDebra Crockett decided to retire early eight years ago and moved from the US to Turkey. Her Social Security checks are enough to cover her basic monthly expenses given the strength of the US dollar. She said moving abroad was the best financial decision she made for her retirement.
People tend to accumulate things like mugs, spices, and bags in their kitchens. Justin Lambert/Getty ImagesI help my clients get rid of things they don't need or use anymore. Kitchens can be a big source of stress and clutter. People can collect things like mugs and spices that they don't use for years.
Disney+ never aired an episode of "Bluey" that is about pregnancy. And it never explained why. Getty Images"Bluey" was the second-most streamed show in America last year. It is carried by Disney+. But Disney has refused to air one of its episodes, called "Dad Baby," which is about pregnancy. So its Australian distributor has released it on YouTube for free.