Fed buoys dollar and rattles equity markets

Cocoa market on the brink of big price surge

A multiyear structural deficit will push up costs to inflation-adjusted highs

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Why London’s property market is stagnating

The capital is stuck in a rut; digging itself out is not going to be easy — or cheap

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Colorado outpaces California in EV market share

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Colorado outpaces California in EV market share Colorado has surpassed California to become ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Why you should get a home equity loan for 2025

A home equity loan can be a smart financial tool for homeowners heading into 2025. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Why ‘Dollar’ Discount Chains Struggle to Lure Penny-Pinching Shoppers

Despite offering inflation-weary consumers low prices and good value, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar are losing customers to big-box rivals with better mobile shopping options.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Court Report: The million-dollar NIL event worked; Big East's big week; a needed tribute for Lou Carnesecca

The season debut of Matt Norlander's notebook takes you around the sport, starting with millions of dollars made in Las Vegas

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

South Korea's short-lived martial law declaration rattled markets. Here's what's next for stocks

An extraordinary political drama in South Korea is likely to compound an already gloomy outlook for Asia's fourth-largest economy, analysts say.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Global investigation exposes alleged billion-dollar Russian money-laundering network

UK and foreign law enforcement agencies say networks laundered cash and cryptocurrencies for organised crime gangs across the west. Operatives said to be behind a billion-dollar Russian ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Mexico raises its still-low minimum wage by 12%, but it marks no increase in dollar terms

Mexico has decided to increase its still strikingly low daily minimum wage by 12% next year

ABC News - Dec. 4

Investors signal a return to UK equities

November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocks

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Here’s what’s clicking now for Dollar Tree after a tough year for its stock

Retailer opens 249 new stores, books a 1.5% increase in traffic and says its Family Dollar review is on track.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View

Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter ...

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

South Korea’s political shock will reverberate for markets

Local stocks will have to price in a higher political risk premium to keep investors onboard

Financial Times - Dec. 4

South Korea vows market support in wake of turmoil

Won flat and Korean stocks fall 1.4% as central bank says it is keeping all options open until situation stabilises

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Nobody wants to be short this market: “equity repo” edition

Cozzie livs? More like cozzie levs

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar

Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economy

Financial Times - Dec. 4

A turning point for the dollar is coming

The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at odds

Financial Times - Dec. 4

The world’s best food markets

FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produce

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Introducing the 2025 Transfer Radar: A Scouting Guide to the Market

Everything you need to know about soccer’s transfer market and key movers going into the new year.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Billion dollar squirrel: Trump effect fuels crypto’s ‘memecoin’ boom

Tokens based on online viral moments outpace bitcoin over past month but critics say they reflect market froth

Financial Times - Dec. 4

China’s ties with Saudi Arabia buoyed by green tech

Warming relations between Xi Jinping and Saudi crown prince complicate outlook for Trump administration

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Billion-dollar future: Dodgers deferred pay at $1B

New contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Dodgers' obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46.

ESPN - Dec. 3

American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.

Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

What drives home equity loan interest rates?

Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.

CBS News - Dec. 3

OpenAI hires first marketing chief from Coinbase

OpenAI said on Tuesday that it's hired Kate Rouch from Coinbase as its first chief marketing officer.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here’s why

Slowing sales and company-specific struggles have put pressure on Dollar General and Dollar Tree, which will report quarterly earnings this week.

CNBC - Dec. 3

The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World

Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here's why

As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Meet Jahkeem Stewart, the coveted five-star and a multimillion-dollar gamble

He's 17 and thinks he's ready to dominate. Where he goes is a huge signing day question.

ESPN - Dec. 3

South Korean won falls sharply against the U.S. dollar after president declares martial law

South Korea's won on Tuesday fell sharply against the U.S. dollar shortly after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.

CNBC - Dec. 3

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?

Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Is the Stock Market Bubble About to Pop?

Investor euphoria is soaring, but strategists remain hesitant to call it too frothy.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Trump's Threat Over an Imaginary Currency Risks Backfiring on the U.S. Dollar

After his 100% tariffs warning to Brics nations, some economists say the president-elect risks accelerating the pursuit of alternatives to the greenback.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3

What are the BRICS countries — and are they really trying to leave the dollar like Trump says?

In his latest trade-related tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on a group of emerging-market countries collectively known as the “BRICS.”

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

This bank’s outrageous predictions include the dollar tanking and Nvidia becoming twice the size of Apple

Denmark’s Saxo Bank annually produces their outrageous predictions -– which is their attempt to create unlikely-but-plausible forecasts, to spark discussion and challenge consensus.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over effort to replace dollar

President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations unless they commit to not developing a new currency. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins to explain ...

CBS News - Dec. 2