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Annual inflation rate hit 2.6% in October, meeting expectations

The consumer price index was expected to increase 0.2% in October and show a 2.6% 12-month rate.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Inflation rises 2.6% in October after Fed starts interest rate cuts

U.S. inflation rose 2.6% on an annual basis in October, matching forecasts from economists, but signaling a bumpy road ahead in the Federal Reserve's battle to tame inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch ...

U.S. Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in October, as Fed Considers Rate Cut

Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after Fed's first rate cut

The Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark rate in September amid cooling inflation.

Consumer prices up 0.2 percent in October, 2.6 percent over past year

Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over the previous 12 months as inflation slowly but surely returns to pre-pandemic norms, according to new Labor Department data released ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Best Employers: Asia-Pacific

Which companies do people most like working for in Asia-Pacific? The FT and Statista surveyed 50,000 employees to find out. Plus: long hours in Japan; caste and corporate India; China’s robot ...

World - Financial Times - November 14

US inflation rises to 2.6%

October figure comes as Federal Reserve debates how quickly to lower interest rates

Business - Financial Times - November 13

This Gen-Z-Led Startup Just Raised $2.6 Million to Diagnose Parkinson’s Using AI

Dannce.ai emerged from stealth with a platform that aims to use artificial intelligence to help diagnose and monitor movement disorders. Here’s how it works.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Almanac: October 27

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

The economic October surprise

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumers feel more confident ahead of Election Day A new survey shows that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months

Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.

This week on "Sunday Morning" (October 27)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

Eurozone inflation rises to 2% in October

Annual figure is slightly above expectations and matched the ECB’s target

Business - Financial Times - October 31

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Wholesale prices up 0.2% in October

A day after the CPI report revealed a rise in inflation for October, the producer price index is showing a similar increase for wholesale goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has ...

New-home construction falls to three-month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 3.1% in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Chiefs are the only team without a touchdown pass in October

The Chiefs have zero losses.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Morning Report — Trump, Puerto Rico and the October surprise?

In today’s issue: One week to go. Seven days before Election Day, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are making their closing arguments to voters, and their last-week appearances ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

October jobs take a hit from hurricanes, strike

This month's report reflects a lot of noise due to hurricanes, Boeing machinists strike.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch

Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Which M.L.B. Players Were the Heroes of October?

Some of the game’s brightest fell flat and others lived up to expectations.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Here’s where the jobs are for October 2024 – in one chart

The jobs report for October came in much weaker than expected, and employment growth across different industries painted a mixed picture for the U.S. economy.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms Economists were bracing for a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Flood-hit Spain drenched by wettest October on record

World - Yahoo News - November 8

The Most-Downloaded PS5 Games Of October 2024

Sony has revealed the most-downloaded PS5 games of October 2024, and while some of the entries aren't surprising, it is encouraging to see several new releases top the charts. Call of Duty: Black ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

NY sportsbooks rake in record $2.3B in October

New York sportsbooks accepted $2.3 billion in bets in October, a new monthly record for any state.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Small Business Uncertainty Spiked Again in October

Business owners are feeling extremely uncertain. But that doesn’t mean they’re losing hope for the future, according to a new report.

Business - Inc. - November 12

What to know about the inflation report.

A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Inflation ticks up slightly in October, report shows

A new report shows a slight increase in inflation for the month of October, up to 2.6% compared to 2.4% in September. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy.

Here's the inflation breakdown for October 2024 — in one chart

Consumers saw price relief at the gas pump and grocery store. But housing inflation and other categories, such as car insurance, are trouble spots.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in October, in line with expectations

The producer price index was expected to increase 0.2% in October, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Here's the deflation breakdown for October 2024 — in one chart

There are still some pockets of deflation in the U.S. economy, though the dynamic has become more muted as supply chains normalize, economists said.

Business - CNBC - November 14

October Retail Sales Figures Signal Economic Resilience

A positive October sales report shows a strong retail market.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

UK inflation accelerates sharply to 2.3% in October

Increase from 1.7% prompts traders to further reduce bets that Bank of England will cut rates next month

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

UK government borrowing for October exceeds forecasts at £17.4bn

Data highlights challenges facing chancellor Rachel Reeves

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Why several U.S. cities are seeing record-high October temps

In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking ...

The 23 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (October 2024)

No Time to Die, Killer Heat, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Tech - Wired - October 26

Personality, passion, performance: Shohei Ohtani unlocking his best self in October

In his first postseason, Ohtani has shed his stoic persona and revealed an authenticity that has only elevated his stardom.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

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