Holiday spending estimate ticks up from last year

Americans expect to spend more on holiday gifts this year than in previous years, according to a Gallup survey released Wednesday. The survey, conducted Nov. 6-20, showed Americans on average ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Construction spending ticks up to four-month high in September

Construction spending rose 0.1% in September, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 2-week low amid near-term consolidation

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly lower on a lack of major market-moving data on Monday, as market participants weighed the prospects for near-term consolidation in the bond market.

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

Inflation ticked up as voters cast ballots, but price growth for many basics holds steady

Price growth ticked higher in October as voters began casting ballots in a presidential election in which economic concerns played a big role.

Consumer spending climbs ahead of holidays. Households far from tapped out.

Consumer spending rose at a healthy pace in October and fueled a U.S. economic expansion that shows no sign of slowing in the waning months of 2024.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

'Inflation is like a regressive tax,' economist says — only one group can 'easily afford' holiday spending this year

If the thought of holiday spending makes you wince, you're not alone. Only one group can easily afford this year's costs, a survey found.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

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.

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

Inflation ticks up for first time since March

The Consumer Price Index in October rose 2.6% year-over-year, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, a higher rate than September's 2.4%. The uptick means the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is ...

28% of credit card users are still paying off last year's holiday debt. But that's an improvement

Americans tend to overspend during the holiday season. In fact, some shoppers are still paying off last year's purchases.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Still paying off last year's holiday debt? Here's what to do now.

If you haven't paid off last year's holiday credit card bills, use these strategies to tackle it now.

Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September for the 4th month in a row

Rising interest rates and hurricane-related pressures are driving an increase in late mortgage payments, Intercontinental Exchange says.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Beaver moon, last supermoon of the year, and Leonid meteors to light up sky on same weekend

The Beaver Moon, the last supermoon of the year, will share the celestial stage with the dazzling Leonid meteor shower.

US ups estimate of North Korean troops in Russia

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US says 10,000 North Korean troops thought to be in Russia North ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

NFL players dress up for Halloween: A look at the best costumes from across the league for 2024 holiday

From Michael Myers to the Tin Man, NFL players got in the spirit this year

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

52-year-old billionaire CEO: I've woken up at 4:30 a.m. to work on vacations—so I can spend the days with family

Billionaire Raising Cane's CEO Todd Graves schedules family time into his calendar to avoid getting lost growing his business — sometimes at the cost of sleep.

Business - CNBC - November 15

AP Top 25 poll: Ohio State ticks up to No. 3, Clemson plummets in college football rankings

A chaotic weekend filled with upsets created plenty of movement in Sunday's poll

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Holiday spending tips to avoid impulse buys and stay on budget

A recent study reveals Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to make impulse buys during the holidays than Gen X and Baby Boomers. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with tips to make ...

Should you use home equity to cover holiday spending?

Financial experts generally advise against it, but it could make sense in some situations. Here's why.

Walmart thrives and Target struggles as shoppers prioritize basics and bargains

Big retailers’ fortunes are diverging ahead of the holiday shopping season, with consumers proving to be choosy spenders in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

When to catch the last supermoon of the year

Astronomers say better catch this week's supermoon

Tech - ABC News - November 11

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending

Consumer confidence soared in October, signaling that Americans may continue to open their wallets.

Luminous Watches Light Up the Holiday Scene

IWC and Panerai are just a couple of the brands that have presented glow-in-the-dark timepieces this year.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz up for auction 20 years after theft

The shoes at the heart of the musical were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota, but recovered by the FBI 13 years later. A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

How to Keep Politics From Ruining Your Holiday

The country has grown increasingly polarized, but families can still find their way back together.

Health - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

Millennials say they plan to spend big this holiday season — 'I see a lot of optimism,' expert says

Millennials plan to spend more than any other generation for the holidays, a new survey says. But using credit cards or payment plans may come at a high cost.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

NATO chief says Germany will 'step up' on defence spending

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Nestle to Step Up Spending in Push to Boost Sales Growth

The food giant tempered its profit expectations for next year and for sales growth over the medium term, as it steps up spending to boost its top line and win market share in the face of a tough ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

Canada’s defense minister: Help us speed up spending under Trump

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Canada’s military chief is working to soften the expected blowback from President-elect Trump’s return to office, with Canada trailing the majority of NATO allies in reaching ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped ‘banana’ artwork estimated to fetch up to US$1.5m at New York auction

The viral artwork, involving a banana stuck to a wall, is once again in the spotlight, as Sotheby’s prepares to auction it for an eye-watering sum. Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan ’s notorious ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

At last, a government willing to spend – but this budget will expose it to two great dangers | Aditya Chakrabortty

The good news: more money is on the table. The problems lie around how it will be raised – and who doesn’t stand to benefit. Change. That’s what Keir Starmer promised, isn’t it? In white letters ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Pfizer tops earnings estimates, hikes full-year guidance as Covid products help sales

It is a critical quarterly report for Pfizer, which is grappling with activist pressure from Starboard Value.

Business - CNBC - October 29

10-, 30-year Treasury yields drop again after GDP data opens door to Q4 slowdown

Yields on long-dated Treasurys closed lower on Wednesday after a weaker-than-expected reading on third-quarter U.S. economic growth gave way to the possibility of another slowdown in the final ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

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