Breaking news

Russia unleashes missile, drone attacks across Ukraine; Putin courts families of dead servicemen

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Russia unleashes…

U.S. payrolls increased by 216,000 in December, much better than expected

The U.S. labor market closed out 2023 in strong shape as the pace of hiring was even more powerful than…

Ukraine accuses Russia of attacking it with North Korean missiles for first time

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia has hit Ukraine with missiles supplied by…

Private payrolls added 164,000 in December, beating expectations, ADP says

Hiring in the private sector rose at a faster-than-expected pace in December, closing out a strong 2023 for the resilient…

Russia and Ukraine carry out largest prisoner exchange; Kyiv says there is no ‘plan B’ to win the war

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. The largest exchange of prisoners of war since…

Fed officials in December saw rate cuts likely, but path highly uncertain, minutes show

Federal Reserve officials in December concluded that interest rate cuts are likely in 2024, though they appeared to provide little…

Job openings nudged down in November, down to lowest in more than two years

Demand for workers fell to its lowest level in more than 2½ years in November while hirings and layoffs both…

Fed’s Barkin sees likely soft landing ahead but notes rate hikes still a possibility

Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin on Wednesday expressed confidence that the economy is on its way to a soft…