Us Job Market Slows But Its Not Yet A Threealarm Fire Economist Says
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Will US markets keep rising under Trump?
Economic uncertainty and frothy valuations jar with investor optimismFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Job openings reverse long decline, but the U.S. labor market is still not out of the woods
President-elect Donald Trump is inheriting low unemployment after several years of strong postpandemic hiring, but he’s also confronting a weakening labor market in which fewer jobs are available ...MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Is the US stock market in bubble territory?
Valuations might be frothy but don’t seem nuttyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
J&J says its lung cancer drug combination keeps people alive longer
Johnson & Johnson said its lung cancer regimen – Rybrevant plus Lazcluze – keeps people alive for at least a year longer than AstraZeneca's Tagrisso.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
The US stock market has never been more concentrated. Does it matter?
World’s biggest game of JengaFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Razer Unveils Its Thinnest Gaming Laptop Yet At CES 2025
Razer has announced the next generation of its Razer Blade 16 gaming laptop as part of its CES 2025 lineup. The new model looks to not only be a powerful rig with impressive gaming specs, it's also ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
McDonald's says it is rolling back some of its diversity practices
McDonald's joins other major corporations in unwinding its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Video shows a Ukrainian long-range drone strike on a Russian port used to support its 'shadow fleet'
Yahoo News - Jan. 6 -
World Food Programme says its convoy was hit in the Gaza Strip
Yahoo News - Jan. 6 -
Microsoft Says AI Will Lead To Job Losses, Invests $80 Billion In The Tech
Microsoft has doubled down on its plan to invest $80 billion into artificial technologies in 2025, while at the same time admitting that advancements to the technology will lead to job losses. This ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Beijing-based cyber group protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacks
China has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructureABC News - Jan. 6 -
Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike
Yahoo News - Jan. 5 -
Did the US jobs market hold up?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Forget talk of defending workers, the US visa feud is about the market’s needs
Whether in America or Britain, working-class people only matter when immigration is an issue. On the one side stand Silicon Valley moguls and leaders of corporate America; on the other, ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Russian newspaper says its reporter killed by Ukraine drone strike
Moscow accuses Ukraine's military of deliberately targeting journalist Alexander Martemyanov.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
'Whole life gone' in house fire, family says
Laura, Toby and their two autistic sons now live with grandparents after losing their home in fire before Christmas.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn
Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
Fire at food market in northern China kills eight people and injures 15
Cause of fire in city of Zhangjiakou in Hebei province is under investigation. At least eight people have died and 15 are injured after a fire broke out at a food market in northern China, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Fire at a food market in northern China kills at least 8 and injures 15
Chinese state media says a fire at a food market in northern China killed at least eight people and injured 15 othersABC News - Jan. 4 -
What Car Sales Can Tell Us About the U.S. Auto Market Right Now
Demand for pickup trucks and hybrid vehicles helped automakers increase deliveries, but challenges loom for 2025.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Sen. John Thune says House Speaker Mike Johnson has a 'really tough job' ahead
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the incoming Senate majority leader, said Friday that House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will have a "really tough job," navigating a narrow majority.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
A Book App Used AI to ‘Roast’ Its Users. It Went Anti-Woke Instead
One year-end summary from Fable, a social app where people share what books they read, told the user, “Don’t forget to surface for the occasional white author, OK?”Wired - Jan. 3 -
Cowboys to meet with Mike McCarthy next week about coaching job; Jerry Jones says Week 18 game no factor
Dallas reportedly has until Jan. 14 to make a decision on McCarthyCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
On possible GOP votes against Trump nominees, Thune says no "clarity" yet
One of the first priorities for Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the confirmation of President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominees.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
One third of workers say they are considering a job change in 2025
Twenty-twenty-five is set to see seismic change in the workforce, if the findings of a new report are anything to go by. According to the Global Talent Barometer from Manpower Group, 35 percent of ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Massive cleanup under way in Ghana after fire destroys one of world’s biggest secondhand markets
Thousands of traders face ruin after blaze razes two-thirds of Accra’s Kantamanto, which receives an estimated 15m used clothes from global north each week. A huge cleanup operation is taking place ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Are we slowing down yet?
People are worried about the economyFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Blast of frigid US weather revives volatility in heating fuel markets
Parts of the country may face the coldest January in more than a decade after years of warmer winter temperaturesFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and GermanyFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
What economists say about the UK’s outlook for 2025
Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economyFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy call remote work a 'Covid-era privilege.' Economists say it's here to stay
Economists say the work-from-home trend, which was widespread during the pandemic, won't diminish to its pre-Covid level because it's profitable for employers.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Ukraine says its unusual missile-armed sea drones have scored hits on multiple Russian helicopters in the Black Sea
Yahoo News - Jan. 2 -
Job losses at Europe’s car parts suppliers soar as vehicle market slows
Falling sales growth and excess capacity have led to sector pain that the EV transition is not easingFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
South Korean investors pile into US equities as domestic stock market languishes
Retail investors expect Trump rally to continue and Tesla is a favourite with Musk praising country’s ‘smart people’Financial Times - Jan. 2