Argentina's monthly inflation drops to 2.7%, the lowest level in 3 years

Argentina’s inflation has slowed to 2.7% in October, the lowest level in three years in a win for the libertarian government of President Javier Milei

World - ABC News - November 12

Job openings in the U.S. fall to the lowest level in 3½ years

U.S. job openings fell in September to a three-and-a-half year low as as the demand for labor ebbed and businesses waited for the economy to speed up.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Gaza aid falls to lowest level since start of war despite US warning to Israel

Biden administration letter threatened to withhold military help if humanitarian crisis did not urgently improve

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021 in Fed’s preferred gauge

Price increases have fallen to their lowest level in more than three years in the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, strengthening the outlook for more interest rate ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Drug overdoses set to drop to lowest levels since 2020: CDC

U.S. drug overdose deaths are on pace to fall to the lowest levels since 2020, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a hopeful milestone amid ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - October 25

UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year as confidence in Labour falls

Many companies report worsening conditions following rise in employers’ national insurance contributions

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May

Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Jobless claims fall to lowest level since May

Companies may not be hiring at the same pace as earlier in the year — but they are also not firing workers.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls to lowest level in 6 months

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to their lowest level in six months last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels

Support for death penalty falls to lowest level in decades: Gallup

A majority of Millennials and Gen Zers do not support the death penalty.

Politics - The Hill - November 15

‘Levels are dropping’: drought saps Zambia and Zimbabwe of hydropower

Vast human-made Lake Kariba is at near-record low, causing daily power cuts and devastating two African economies. All is not well with the waters of Lake Kariba, the world’s largest human-made ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Drop To Their Lowest Price For Black Friday

Black Friday has kicked off early this month, and if you're looking for a deal on headsets and earbuds, you can pick up a set of Apple Airpods Pro 2 for $160 . This is the lowest price ever ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Drops To Lowest Price Yet For Black Friday

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Amazon-Exclusive Edition $40 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

As Argentina's inflation rate cools, consumers still feel squeezed

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Aid to Gaza falls to lowest level in 11 months despite US ultimatum to Israel

US government wrote to Israel a month ago threatening sanctions if there was no increase in humanitarian supplies. The amount of aid reaching Gaza has dropped to the lowest level since December, ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

One in three T-level students drop out of health course

Many health and science T-level students dropped out after an exam board sent out botched exam papers in 2022.

2-year Treasury yield sees biggest monthly rise since February 2023

Treasury yields finished little changed on Thursday after a closely followed inflation reading, but booked solid monthly increases.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Netflix ad-supported tier has 70 million monthly users two years after launch

Netflix's ad-supported tier, which launched in November 2022, has reached 70 million global monthly users.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Netflix ad-supported tier has 70 million monthly users two years after launch

Netflix’s cheaper, ad-supported tier has reached 70 million global monthly active users two years after it was launched.

Schroders shares tumble to lowest in over 10 years after warning on outflows

Incoming chief executive Richard Oldfield pledges to sharpen asset manager’s focus and execution

Business - Financial Times - November 5

All-New Kindles Hit Their Lowest Prices Of The Year For Black Friday

Amazon recently launched an updated lineup of its popular Kindle ereaders, and for Black Friday many of these are now seeing generous price cuts. The brand-new Kindle Colorsoft is still full ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.

Liam Payne’s Death: What We Know as 3 Are Accused of Crimes in Argentina

The former One Direction singer had cocaine, alcohol and a prescription antidepressant in his system when he fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in October.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

BP beats forecasts despite seeing 31% drop in profits, to lowest since COVID-19

BP’s profits were hit by lower oil prices and a slump in its refining margins, caused by a slowdown in demand for products including jet fuel, diesel and gasoline

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

BP shares fall to lowest since 2022 after sharp drop in the oil major's third-quarter profit

British oil major BP on Tuesday reported its weakest quarterly earnings in nearly four years, weighed down by a slump in crude prices.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Arcane 4K Steelbook Edition Drops To Lowest Price Yet Alongside Season 2's Netflix Premiere

Arcane Limited Edition Steelbook on 4K Blu-ray (Season 1) $35 (was ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 9

San Francisco sees 54% drop in overdose deaths in lowest count since 2020

Last month, 32 people died of accidental overdoses in the city, compared with 70 in October 2023, according to report. San Francisco saw a 54% drop in overdose deaths in October 2024, compared ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

HELOC interest rates drop to their lowest point in 2024: Why you should open one now

HELOC interest rates hit a new 2024 low this week. Here's why homeowners should consider opening one right now.

Mortgage rates rise to highest level since July due to these 3 reasons

Mortgage applications fell 0.1% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Mauricio Pochettino leads USMNT to ugly win over Jamaica; Argentina and Brazil drop points in CONMEBOL

Elsewhere in today's edition of the Golazo Starting XI, NWSL's semifinals ahead this weekend

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

'Venom 3' slinks to $51 million, lowest opening weekend of comic book trilogy

“Venom: The Last Dance” is No. 1 at the box office, but the comic book film fell significantly short of expectations.

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

One Of The Year's Best Games Just Added Nine More Levels For Free

Strange Scaffold released its follow-up to El Paso Elsewhere , I Am Your Beast , back in September. It launched with a short-but-sweet campaign, but with the debut of a new free update today, it ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage

Being able to lock in a predictable payment for decades isn’t just a financial tool; it protects families from economic uncertainty.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

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