Japan hikes rates to highest since 2008 as sustained inflation, rising wages signal 'virtuous cycle' in play

Oil futures settle at their highest level since October

Oil futures finished higher on Tuesday, shaking off their losses from a day earlier to resume the rally they started the year with and buoyed by expectations for stronger demand.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

19 million under red flag warning in Southern California as dry conditions sustain blazes

Millions of people across Southern California are under a red flag warning as a dangerous windstorm fanned blazes in the Los Angeles area, including the Palisades Fire, which has triggered ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

‘Living the dream’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub, strangers became friends

When the majority of the 33 people trapped by the weather were able to escape, not everyone wanted to leave. • ‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub . • Snowed ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.

The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998

Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rules

Financial Times - Jan. 7

‘We haven’t stolen one point’: Arne Slot backs Liverpool to sustain quadruple pursuit

Head coach expects quiet January transfer window Slot ‘very happy with the team … they deserve club’s trust’ Arne Slot believes Liverpool have shown they possess the quality and depth to sustain ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget

The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance

BBC News - Jan. 7

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise

Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cuts

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Another year of big wage hikes likely at big Japan firms, business lobby chair says

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again

Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since November 2023 after report of Trump tariff plans

Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly higher on Monday as traders focused on a report about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for applying tariffs.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Inside the 2025 NFL hiring cycle: Top candidates, interview timeline, rule changes and more as teams hit reset

Everything to know as the hiring cycle kicks into high gear

CBS Sports - Jan. 6

German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December

German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.

CNBC - Jan. 6

German inflation rate climbs to 2.6% in December

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

France signals fewer spending cuts and tax rises ahead of budget talks

Economy minister seeks to ‘protect growth’ with slightly higher deficit target for 2025

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Gillibrand to chair Senate Democrats' campaign arm for 2026 cycle

Politico - Jan. 6

Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan

Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.

CBS News - Jan. 6

UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds

Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Germany to release inflation estimate for 2024

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds

Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people. The climate crisis is “wreaking havoc” on the planet’s water cycle, with ferocious ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Can't-Miss Play: 58-yard burst! Cam Akers burns Lions for his longest run since 2020

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers burns the Detroit Lions for a 58-yard burst which is his longest run since his rookie year in the 2020 NFL regular season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub

Drinks flow and friends are made as people hunker down overnight at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire. “Do you want a shot?” asks Katy Sherrington from Durham, offering up a tiny glass of a pink ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

NFL coaching carousel: Ranking 15 NFL head-coaching candidates for 2025 cycle leading into 'Black Monday'

Here's a look at the top names to monitor

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

I’ve been waging war on my phone addiction | Rhik Samadder

My progress has been painfully slow, but at last I think I’m winning. A few years ago I found myself in the toilet without my phone and experienced a surge of actual panic. How was I supposed to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Kuminga sustained ‘significant' ankle sprain, will undergo MRI

The Golden State Warriors are bracing for Jonathan Kuminga to miss a significant amount of time after spraining his right ankle Saturday night.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

US housing supply reaches highest total since 2019: Redfin

Per Redfin, active listings have been rising 0.5% month over month and 12.1% year over year on a seasonally adjusted basis.

The Hill - Jan. 4

Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50

A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worse

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Jimmy Butler suspension: NBPA will file grievance to recoup more than $2M in wages over next seven games

Things are getting extremely contentious in Miami

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Mike Vrabel breaks silence on 2024 head coaching cycle that resulted in him not getting a job

Vrabel is now one of the hottest candidates this hiring cycle

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

US Steel acquisition by Japan’s Nippon blocked

Domestic steel production is essential to U.S. security, Biden said.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Hospital flu cases rising at 'very concerning' rate, NHS England warns

The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds

New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.

CBS News - Jan. 3

5 Ways to Turn Customer Renewal Cycles Into Growth Drivers in 2025

Renewals are not just about auto-renews.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts

Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes

Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 3