Deficit spending, not 'price gouging,' is driving inflation
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BBC News - Top stories
Fossil fuel companies spend £4bn on 'sportswashing'
Fossil fuel companies invest more than £4bn in sports sponsorship to "greenwash their reputations", according to a new report.15 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
General Mills’ profit falls 14% on inflation woes, margin pressure
General Mills Inc.’s stock rose Wednesday after the packaged-food giant beat Wall Street estimates for adjusted profit and revenue, although it said it continues to face inflation and pressure on ...28 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
Standalone NFL games driving more betting than ever
NFL games in national windows are changing the betting market, forcing sportsbooks to quickly adapt.45 minutes ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump and Harris' views on inflation — their records and what they've said
Inflation is a top issue for voters heading into 2024 presidential election. Here's what we know about Harris and Trump's views on combating high prices for Americans.1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
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.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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ABC News - World
UK inflation is steady at 2.2% ahead of Bank of England's next rate decision
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged after official figures showed Inflation in the U.K. holding steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, with higher airfares ...4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the pros and cons if the Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation remains above Bank of England target at 2.2%
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Real Reason Kamala Harris’s Twang Is Driving Republicans Crazy
Here’s a hint: It’s not about linguistic purity.9 hours ago - Republican Party -
Financial Times - World
August inflation data takes BoE September rate cut off the table
Core and services inflation ticked up, though the overall direction of travel remains positive10 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on Thursday11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
UK inflation stays at 2.2% as lower petrol prices offset by higher air fares
Annual rate in August unchanged, and hovering above Bank of England’s 2% target. Business live – latest updates The UK’s annual inflation rate rose by 2.2% in August, matching the increase in ...11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you12 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Japan's trade deficit grows while both imports, exports fall short of forecasts
Japan has posted a trade deficit for a second straight month, as both exports and imports were lower than expected12 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Woman accused of driving an SUV into a crowd in Minneapolis and killing a teenager
A woman faces murder and assault charges for allegedly driving SUV into a crowd.19 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Kirk Cousins puts together clutch drive to lead Falcons over Eagles
Cousins secured his first Falcons win thanks to a 70-yard touchdown drive that sank Jalen Hurts and the Eagles.21 hours ago - NFL -
ABC News - Top stories
Gas prices are plummeting. Experts explain why.
In 16 states, an average gallon of gas costs less than $3.22 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Here’s what ‘No Spend September’ is and how to know if you should participate
'No Spend September' is a social media trend that involves a full month of cutting nonessential purchases. Here's how you may benefit.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Massie: Johnson spending plan is 'an undead but doomed zombie'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) knocked Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday after news broke of the GOP leader's plan to bring up a funding bill for consideration this week, despite opposition from ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Florida, Texas 'increasingly in play,' but Senate Dems not ready to spend more yet
Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC), indicated the party is not yet committed to devoting financial resources to Texas or Florida despite its ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Corporate America Cares Less and Less About Inflation
Fewer S&P 500 companies are mentioning inflation during earnings calls ahead of the Fed's first rate cut.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Harris enthusiasm driving a surge in young Latino registration: Voto Latino
Voter registration among young Hispanics jumped over the past two months, a change that the president and CEO of Voto Latino says is mostly driven by voter enthusiasm for Vice President Harris. ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
BBC host Jay Blades' driving charge thrown out
The 54-year-old presenter is told the charge has been dismissed during a short court hearing.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
After oil’s tumble, where will prices settle?
Last week’s wipeout in prices prompted a flurry of forecast changes from analystsYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson faces crossroads with no good options in spending fight
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is at a critical crossroads in the charged debate over federal spending, confronting few options to prevent a government shutdown — and all of them with risks. The ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Autistic boy's parents spend £60 a day on taxis
Father Matthew accuses Birmingham City Council of "punishing the most vulnerable children".Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Live updates: Eagles regain lead with long touchdown drive
Philly marched 70 yards in 17 plays, chewing up over nine minutes as Jalen Hurts capped it off with a tush-push TD. Will Atlanta answer?Yesterday - NFL -