Leading Index for Us Economy Drops for Sixth Straight Month in August

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

The difference between Harris and Starmer

A cautious politician is easier to elect than an ambiguous one

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October

Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

U.S. business inventories expand for fifth straight month in August, bolstering economic outlook

Business inventories rose 0.3% for the second straight month and for the fifth straight month overall in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Import prices fall for second straight month in September, led by drop in cost of fuel

The U.S. import price index fell 0.4% in September, the Labor Department said Wednesday. This is the second straight monthly decline due to lower fuel prices.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Trump takes lead over Harris on US economy in final FT poll

FT-Michigan Ross survey shows most Americans think they will be better off if Republican wins

Business - Financial Times - October 24

UK savings plans overhauled with planned pension tax changes

Advisers race to rethink approach after Rachel Reeves pledges to bring retirement pots under inheritance levy regime

Business - Financial Times - October 31

OpenAI brings online search to ChatGPT

Move takes aim at rivals including Google and Perplexity

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Parents to be hit by ‘nanny tax’ after national insurance changes

Families affected will be worse off by more than £1,000 a year

Business - Financial Times - October 31

US economy added only 12,000 jobs in October in shock pre-election drop – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as non-farm payrolls numbers deliver economic surprise days before presidential election. Oil prices have risen by 2% after ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction

A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territory

World - ABC News - October 31

NFL Week 8 scores: Dolphins lose Tua Tagovailova's return on last-second Cardinals FG

Tua Tagovailoa has been out since a Week 2 concussion vs. the Buffalo Bills.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Hizbollah warns of escalation in Israel conflict after Yahya Sinwar killing

Threat from Lebanese militant group follows death of Hamas leader in firefight in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 18

British retail sales beat forecasts to rise for third straight month

Tech purchases fuel unexpected growth of 0.3%

Business - Financial Times - October 18

This was an election on the US economy. And for many Americans, the economy sucks

‘Strong’ for whom?

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

NHL Star Power Index: Kyle Connor leading surging Jets, Nico Hischier is scoring at will for Devils

Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has also been one of the most productive player at his position

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

It’s localization, not globalization, for the health of the US economy

The U.S. is undergoing a transformative shift away from globalization and toward localization, with initiatives such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act prioritizing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Benjamin Button’s clues for the US economy

Conditions are reverting to a time of solid, sustainable growth

World - Financial Times - October 30

As Voting Closes, Trump Leads on Economy, Harris on Abortion

While the election is ending, the presidential candidates will hang their hats on these major issues.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months

Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday. It is the fourth decline in orders in the past five months.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why

After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early August

US economy grew at robust pace in third quarter

U.S. GDP grew at a 2.8% annualized rate over three months ending in September.

The Papers: US economy 'overheating' and 'Ukraine fears'

The implications of Donald Trump's election win make the lead on some of Saturday's front pages.

The top election issue isn’t the economy or immigration — it's Trump's unfitness to lead

Brashness, braggadocio, mockery and brutishness are not strengths.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

U.S. economy poised for somewhat slower growth, leading indicators signal

The leading indicators of the U.S. economy fell again in September because of weakness in a few key industries such as housing and manufacturing, but not enough to suggest any sign of major trouble.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Trump holds 18-point lead over Harris on economy: Survey

Former President Trump holds an 18-point lead over Vice President Harris on the economy, according to a new survey from CNBC. Forty-two percent of registered voters in the CNBC survey said they ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Harris focuses on manufacturing plan in Michigan as Trump leads on economy

As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vie for working-class votes, the candidates have each promised a manufacturing boom.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Caterpillar’s stock falls as weak equipment sales lead to a rare profit miss

Caterpillar’s stock fell after a rare profit miss, while revenue was below expectations for a fourth straight quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Justus Annunen leads Avalanche to fourth straight win with 5-1 rout of Utah

Justus Annunen had 25 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Hockey Club 5-1 for their fourth straight win

Sports - ABC News - October 25

Trayce Jackson-Davis, Draymond Green lead Warriors to second straight win against Pelicans

Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, Draymond Green scored 14 and dished out six assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans for the second straight night ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Nikola Jokic's third straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Heat 135-122

Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds for his third straight triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Miami Heat 135-122

Sports - ABC News - 17 hours ago

How much does a $70,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?

A $70,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could become cheaper as rate cuts are issued.

How much does a $125,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?

A HELOC is one of the most affordable financing options available right now. Here's what you can expect to pay each month.

How much does a $200,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates are dropping?

HELOCs come with lower interest rates than many alternatives right now - and they could fall further in November.

US striker Folarin Balogun sidelined two months with shoulder injury

United States striker Folarin Balogun will be sidelined for about two months with a shoulder injury, a person close to the player told The Associated Press on Wednesday

Sports - ABC News - October 16

The Wallenbergs start succession to sixth generation

The three cousins leading the $660bn Swedish business empire want more family members involved and, for the first time, women

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Leading Index for Us Economy Drops for Sixth Straight Month in August

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