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Photos: The year that was in the economy and markets

Crude oil was the crash almost no one saw coming in 2014, as rising global production swamped tepid demand. The result: U.S. crude prices have dived from $101 a barrel in mid-summer to about $55.

Crude oil was the crash almost no one saw coming in 2014, as rising global production swamped tepid demand. The result: U.S. crude prices have dived from $101 a barrel in mid-summer to about $55.  (Andrew Burton / Getty Images)

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The U.S. economy and stock markets were standouts in 2014, while the much of the rest of the world struggled.

The year that was in the economy and markets

The U.S. stock bull market entered its sixth year in 2014, underpinned by corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve’s assurance it’s in no hurry to raise short-term interest rates. The Dow is up 8.9% year to date.  (Spencer Platt / Getty Images)

The year that was in the economy and markets

Shares of tech giant Apple zoomed again in 2014, boosting the company’s market value to $657 billion, the most of any U.S. company. Some Apple fans believe it is destined to become the first $1-trillion company.  (Mark Lennihan / Associated Press)

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