It’s a bittersweet moment in Washington: While Democrats celebrate historic election victories, the government shutdown is stretching into its 36th day — now the longest in US history. Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. Democrats secured significant wins against Republicans in key races across

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding above $100,000 at the time of writing on Wednesday, following a knee-jerk bounce after two consecutive days of declines. BTC corrected below $99,000 on Tuesday as risk-off sentiment continued to spread across the cryptocurrency market.  Recovery has become elusive, especially as investors remain on the sidelines due to macroeconomic uncertainty and

By Naveen Thukral and Gus Trompiz Chicago soybeans rose on Wednesday to recover some of the previous session’s losses, as Beijing’s confirmation that it was cutting tariffs on U.S. farm goods put attention back on a trade truce between the countries. Gains remained capped by the lack of large Chinese purchases of U.S. crops since

Beijing/Hong Kong  —  Nearly three decades ago, Starbucks opened its first outlet in China with much fanfare, involving a troupe performing a traditional “golden lion” dance and eager customers trying cappuccinos made with steaming espresso machines. The entry of the American brand helped spur the rise of a thriving coffee culture among the burgeoning middle