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Jobless claims drop to 7-month low as economy plows ahead
he number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months, reflecting steady growth in the economy and the need for most businesses to remain ...Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago -
US applications for jobless benefits fall to 213,000, remaining near 7-month lows
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week, remaining near seven-month lowsTop stories - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
Jobless claims fall again as hurricane effects fade. Layoffs back to very low levels.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell sharply for the second week in a row to 227,000, reversing a spike in claims earlier in the month after a pair of major ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October
Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
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 inch higher in latest week
Claims tick up 3,000 to 221,000 after three weeks of declinesBusiness - MarketWatch - November 7 -
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 -
Mortgage rates inch up toward 7% ahead of the holiday season. Don’t expect a big drop anytime soon.
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.84%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago -
Veteran homelessness drops to record low
Veterans homelessness rates have dropped to a record low since detailed counting began in 2009, the Biden administration announced Monday for Veterans Day. In January of this year, officials ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales
Declining fertility risks adding pressure on the UK’s public finances and hampering economic growth, warn analystsBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
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 decadesTop stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Tram driver who plowed into shop in Norway says he lost consciousness ahead of crash
Norwegian police say the driver of a tram that derailed and crashed into a store last month in downtown Oslo, causing minor injuries to four people, told them he lost consciousness and doesn’t ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Opioid overdoses deaths drop for 12th straight month
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Inside Goldman Sachs’ years-long power struggle over its China venture
A deal with a prominent Chinese banker gave the US group market access, but securing full control cost a lot more than it expectedBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Bond traders shake off weak jobs report, send 10-year Treasury yield to 4-month high
Long-dated Treasury yields ended at their highest levels since early July on Friday as traders looked past October’s nonfarm-payrolls report, which came in well below expectations.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
How low will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?
There are a few events in November that could help push home equity borrowing rates lower, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
European gas industry abandons deal to retrain workers for low carbon economy
Commission-backed agreement between industry and unions was meant to help with job protectionWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Oil prices end higher on surprise fall in U.S. crude supply, rise in gasoline demand
Oil futures finished higher Wednesday, with official U.S. data showing a surprise decline in crude supplies in the latest week and strength in gasoline demand, prompting prices to post their first ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday. It is the fourth decline in orders in the past five months.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Builder-confidence index jumps to 7-month high after Trump win
Builder sentiment increased to the highest level since April, the National Association of Home Builders said.Business - MarketWatch - 3 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 - 1 hour ago -
Trump claims abortion no longer a top issue: 'Dropped way down'
Former President Trump in a post on social media Saturday claimed that abortion is no longer a top issue for voters. "Abortion has dropped way down as an issue. States are already giving it to the ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
A Recent Timeline of Elon Musk Going All In on Trump
Over the past month, Elon Musk has put himself in position to take the credit for a Donald Trump win—or the blame for a loss.Tech - Wired - November 4 -
Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting
Mortgage applications fell 10.8% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
2-year Treasury yield jumps after the close, with Powell patient about rate cuts
The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield edged higher after 3 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, following fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that indicated the central bank ...Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
FirstFT: Trump edges ahead of Harris in FT-Michigan Ross poll on economy
Also in today’s newsletter, Boeing machinists reject company pay offer and Tesla’s turnaroundWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
Trump victory drives gold to near 2-month lows as investors pile into equities, cryptocurrencies
The recent slide — gold has declined in six of the seven sessions since Trump's victory — follows a series of record-breaking milestones for bullion over the past year.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
New-home construction falls to three-month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders
Construction on new U.S. homes fell 3.1% in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low
Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Mark Zuckerberg and T-Pain drop a cover of 'Get Low,' form temporary supergroup Z-Pain
Mark Zuckerberg and T-Pain collaborated to release one of the most unforeseen songs of the year on Wednesday: an acoustic version of Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz’s "Get Low."Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
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Existing-home sales sink to a 14-year low, as home buyers pull back ahead of the November election
Existing-home sales fell to a rate of 3.84 million in September, the National Association of Realtors said.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
How much does a $200,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates are dropping?
HELOCs come with lower interest rates than many alternatives right now - and they could fall further in November.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
UK savings plans overhauled with planned pension tax changes
Advisers race to rethink approach after Rachel Reeves pledges to bring retirement pots under inheritance levy regimeBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
OpenAI brings online search to ChatGPT
Move takes aim at rivals including Google and PerplexityBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Parents to be hit by ‘nanny tax’ after national insurance changes
Families affected will be worse off by more than £1,000 a yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold
The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.Business - MarketWatch - November 1
