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Iraq's dreams of wheat independence dashed by water crisis

Iraqi wheat farmer Ma'an al-Fatlawi has long depended on the nearby Euphrates River to feed his fields near the city of Najaf. But this year, the waters that made the Fertile Crescent a cradle of ancient civilization 10,000 years ago, ar...

Reuters

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Ford to take $19B in charges tied to sweeping EV unwind

Ford CEO Jim Farley explains why the automaker is overhauling its electric vehicle business after struggling for years to make it profitable. He speaks with Matt Miller on "Bloomberg The Close."

Bloomberg

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Robinhood's on 2026 crypto plans for U.S., EU

Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood SVP and General Manager of Crypto, discusses the company's crypto plans and new tools for advanced traders. He tells Romaine Bostick and Katie Greifeld on "The Close" that Robinhood plans to expand crypto featur...

Bloomberg

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Egypt: Reviving the palm products industry

Egypt is one of the world's biggest date producers. The millions of tonnes of palm waste have caught the eye of young entrepreneurs, who have found new ways of re-using it and benefiting local communities too.

DW News

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Port of LA celebrates 2025 performance despite trade volatility

After a rollercoaster 2025 of rapidly shifting tariff policies that threatened multiple businesses that rely on shipping, the Port of Los Angeles is on track to have its third busiest year on record. Executive director Gene Seroka joins ...

CBS America

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Natural gas prices surge as early winter blast boosts demand

With colder air spreading across key regions, rising heating needs are driving natural gas prices higher and increasing concerns about energy costs this winter. AccuWeather's Anna Azallion explains.

AccuWeather

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Trump leaning toward Warsh or Hassett for Fed Chair: WSJ

President Donald Trump said that Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh are his top choices to lead the U.S. Federal Reserve and that he expects the next chair of the central bank to consult with him on interest rates. He spoke in an interview wi...

Bloomberg

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What to expect from November jobs report

The November jobs report is expected to be released Tuesday. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for AssetTV, joins with more on what to expect.

CBS America

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EU energy ministers set to tackle price discrepancies

High energy taxes and extra charges on the final bill from energy producers are creating large discrepancies among member states fueling the case to complete energy market. EU member states look to narrow the gap.

Euronews

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McKinsey bosses weighing thousands of job cuts

McKinsey & Co. leadership has discussed with managers in non-client-facing departments the need to cut about 10% of headcount across their business, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg

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Gold climbs near fresh record on fifth day of gains

Gold continued its longest winning streak since the run-up to an all-time high in October, rising for a fifth day Monday. Gold has surged about 65% this year and is on track for its best annual performance since 1979.

Bloomberg

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Louvre closed as staff strike over working conditions

Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.

Euronews

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Will the European Parliament approve Mercosur trade deal?

Next week, the EU is entering the final phase of the Mercosur trade deal that might create a market of 700 million people between Europe and South America. But will it?

Euronews

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Qatar hosts UN anticorruption conference amid global stability crisis

The United Nations estimates that corruption costs the global economy $5 trillion annually, representing 5% of worldwide GDP. The issue is highlighted at the UN Anti-Corruption Conference in Doha, which brings together international stak...

Al Jazeera

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Morgan Stanley's Xing on China data

Chief China Economist Robin Xing explains why China must rebalance its social safety net to boost consumer spending. He speaks after China released fresh data on retail sales and home prices.

Bloomberg

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Winter weather hampering travel plans for millions of Americans

Travelers dealt with slowdowns at airports Sunday thanks to the arctic blast affecting parts of the country. Nicole Valdes reports.

CBS America

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High prices hitting Christmas shoppers hard

A new poll finds roughly half of Americans say they're finding it harder than usual to afford holiday gifts this year and 40% are having to dip into their savings.

CBS America

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Tokyo Gas eyes U.S. investments to drive growth

Tokyo Gas plans to invest in U.S. downstream assets to lift earnings and reinforce the last leg of its energy supply chain. Japan's biggest distributor of the fuel is looking to deploy capital in assets like liquefaction plants, export t...

Bloomberg

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A guide to 'Made in America' holiday gifts, state by state

The Made in America Holiday Gift Guide promotes products made in America – from cowboy hat racks produced in Wyoming, to giant stuffed animals from South Carolina. The list includes more than 150 companies from all 50 states. Luke Burban...

CBS America

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Fear of flying: Faith Salie on Secretary Duffy and the pajama resistance

When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admonished air travelers who didn't "dress up" for their flights, flyers responded – by wearing pajamas. Faith Salie looks at what travelers think of the Secretary's flight of fancy.

CBS America

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Iran raises gasoline prices for first time since deadly 2019 protests

Iran introduced a new pricing tier Saturday for its nationally subsidized gasoline, attempting to rein in spiraling costs for the first time since a price hike in 2019 that sparked nationwide protests and a crackdown that reportedly kill...

Africanews

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Two businesses aim to collect 20,000 diapers this holiday season

Two local businesses are reviving their major diaper drive for the holidays. The goal is to support families struggling to make ends meet in the face of the rising cost of living. Iris Toon is the owner of The Fourth and Jill Footz is th...

CBC News

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United Airlines flight loses engine during liftoff, sparks brush fire

A United Airlines jetliner lost one of its engines during liftoff from Washington's Dulles Airport bound for Tokyo.

CBS News

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Black Sea strikes: Turkiye warns about escalations in shipping routes

Turkiye is warning an escalation in hostilities in the Black Sea is affecting shipping routes and trade. Kyiv has been carrying out strikes on Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet' of unmarked tankers, that's believed to be used as a way to ...

Al Jazeera

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French farmers protest as veterinarians cull diseased cows

French farmers are protesting against the culling of cows infected with nodular dermatitis – widely known as lumpy skin disease – after veterinarians slaughtered a herd under police protection on Friday.

France 24

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Italian unions strike to protest new budget priorities

A national strike in Italy has disrupted public transport, schools and health services. The country's largest trade union says the Meloni government wants to spend too much on defense and not enough on public services.

DW News

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Fed set up to keep cutting rates in 2026, Newedge's Dawson says

Newedge Wealth CIO Cameron Dawson says it's the ultimate "party on, Garth" type of market environment. Speaking during an interview with Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Dawson also says she expects the Federal Reserve to keep c...

Bloomberg

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France: Police use tear gas to clear farmer protests

Veterinarians arrived at a French farm on Friday under police escort to cull cows infected with lumpy skin disease, after officers used tear gas to clear farmers protesting the slaughter.

France 24

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Millions live in cold houses in Europe

The share of people in the EU who are unable to keep their homes adequately warm has increased since the energy crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Euronews

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Disney's $1 billion agreement with OpenAI

Disney has announced that it would invest $1 billion in OpenAI and license more than 200 of its animated and illustrated characters to use in Sora's user-generated content.

CBS News