October 10, 2024

Oil Prices Rise on US Storm

Oil prices rose on in early Asian trade on Thursday on tensions in the Middle East and on spike in fuel demand as a major storm barreled into Florida.

Brent crude futures rose 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $76.95 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediat…

S. Korea’s Fiscal Deficit Widens in First 8 Months of 2024

South Korea’s fiscal deficit grew markedly during the first eight months of 2024 amid weak corporate performances, the Korean finance ministry said Thursday The managed fiscal balance, a key gauge of fiscal health calculated on stricter terms, posted …

US Stocks Close Higher Wednesday

Wall Street’s main indexes closed higher on Wednesday.

The S and P 500 gained 40.45 points, or 0.70%, to end at 5,791.58 points.

The Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 108.91 points, or 0.60%, to 18,291.82.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 432…