The poorest EU member state is now a step closer toward becoming the 21st country to adopt the euro as currency. Bulgaria is a step closer toward becoming the 21st country to adopt the euro and join the euro zone.

Bulgaria's accession to the euro zone as of January next year will bring higher economic growth and higher living standards for the people, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said on Thursday. On Wednesday,

Apple’s artificial intelligence rollout in China is hitting a bit of a rough patch. And Wells Fargo got a huge gift from the Fed this week. Plus, meet the soon-to-be newest member of the Eurozone, Bulgaria. I’m Marc Filippino and here’s the news you need to start your day.