2 , 10 year Treasury yields end at lowest levels since 2023 on fears of weakening economy
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Weekly applications for US jobless benefits fall to the lowest level in 4 months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in four months last week27 minutes ago -
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Home sales fall to lowest level since October 2023
Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.86 million in August, the National Association of Realtors said.41 minutes ago -
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10-, 30-year Treasury yields pop after jobless claims, Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge
Long-term Treasury yields jumped in a sign of improving confidence in the U.S. outlook, after Thursday’s data showed the labor market and factory sector continued to hold up.52 minutes ago -
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U.S. Steel’s stock up 2% after offering strong guidance and confidence Nippon deal can close by year-end
United States Steel Corp.’s stock rose 2.2% early Thursday after the company updated third-quarter guidance and said it’s still confident it can win the necessary approvals for its planned takeover ...1 hour ago -
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Jobless claims fall to lowest level since May
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level since mid-May.1 hour ago -
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Paris Olympics anti-doping program found almost 50 cases. More likely with re-tests over 10 years
The Paris Olympics anti-doping program caught five athletes after earlier finding 40 rule violations among competitors who had been expected to take part in the Games2 hours ago - Olympics -
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Sri Lanka's presidential election a test for current leader, 2 years after its economy hit bottom
Sri Lankans who usually vote along religious and ethnic lines will be keeping another factor in mind when they vote Saturday on a new president4 hours ago -
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Homeowners scramble to refinance as U.S. mortgage rates hit two-year lows
Mortgage applications rose 14.2% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.4 hours ago - Mortgage -
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Japan demands more protection for citizens after 10-year-old boy stabbed to death in China
A 10-year-old student at a Japanese school in China died Thursday after being stabbed on the way to school the day before, Japanese officials said.4 hours ago - China -
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A 10-year-old Japanese student stabbed near his school in China has died
Officials in Tokyo say a 10-year-old Japanese student attending a Japanese school in southern China who was attacked the day before has died, asking Beijing to provide details of the stabbing and ...6 hours ago - China -
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Rizzo drives in 2 runs as Yankees earn playoff berth with 2-1 win over Mariners in 10 innings
Anthony Rizzo hit a tiebreaking double in the 10th inning and drove in both runs for New York as the Yankees clinched a playoff spot with a 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners6 hours ago - MLB -
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Yankees clinch playoff berth by beating Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings
Following a one-year absence, the New York Yankees are back in the playoffs7 hours ago - MLB -
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New York Yankees clinch playoff spot by beating Seattle Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings
New York Yankees clinch playoff spot by beating Seattle Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings8 hours ago - MLB -
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Tokyo demands answers over fatal stabbing of 10-year-old Japanese boy in China
It is unclear if the suspect targeted the boy because he was Japanese, but there is concern that the incident could trigger a further deterioration in ties. Japan’s foreign minister, Yoko Kamikawa, ...9 hours ago - China -
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Jake Bauers hits game-ending single to lift NL Central-clinching Brewers to 2-1 win over Phillies
Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier in the day, beat Philadelphia 2-1 to prevent the Phillies from securing a ...10 hours ago - MLB -
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Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...17 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Q&A: Damien Chazelle, Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons on ‘Whiplash’ returning to theaters after 10 years
Ten years after “Whiplash” took the film world by storm, Damien Chazelle’s breakthrough film is returning to theaters nationwide Friday20 hours ago -
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Mortgage rates plunge to 2-year low: Should you lock a rate now?
With mortgage rates trending downward, it could make sense to lock in a loan rate now. Here's why.22 hours ago - Mortgage -
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Retail Spending Rise Bolsters Year-End Outlook
Census Department data for August shows consumers defied economists' predictions of shrinking retail spending, setting the stage for a potentially robust holiday shopping season.22 hours ago -
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Treasury yields rise as investors look to Fed rate decision
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision expected for later in the day Wednesday.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Train drivers accept pay deal to end two years of strike action
Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes.23 hours ago -
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NBA's top 10 players 22 and younger: Chet Holmgren or Paolo Banchero for No. 2 spot behind Victor Wembanyama?
Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren make the list, who else fills out the top 10?Yesterday -
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2-year-old who walked out of her family home after bedtime killed in car accident
Police in Michigan are investigating after a car hit and killed a toddler who appeared to have left her home after being put to bed on Friday.Yesterday -
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Catherine returns to royal duties for first time since end of cancer treatment
Princess of Wales was listed in the Court Circular after a meeting about early years development of children. The Princess of Wales has been listed in the official record of royal events for the ...Yesterday -
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2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
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'I am a rapist' admits man accused of drugging and abusing wife for 10 years
Dominique Pelicot, 71, is accused of drugging his wife Gisèle to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.2 days ago -
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‘Our vote means next to nothing’: optimism of young Scottish yes supporters fades 10 years on
Young people’s support for independence has increased since 2014 but some see a ‘real lack of trust’ in politicians. Steven Campbell was 17 and still a high school pupil during the Scottish ...2 days ago -
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China's ultra-rich population sees 'dramatic' growth in last 10 years, outpacing the U.S., report shows
The world's super rich club saw a significant expansion over the past 10 years, with China leading the charge, a report by Henley & Partners showed.2 days ago - China -
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Patriots standout LB Ja'Whaun Bentley suffers season-ending injury against Seahawks in Week 2, per report
A massive loss for New England's defense2 days ago - NFL