Jobless claims inch up to 230,000, but still no sign of rising layoffs

Jobless claims inch higher in latest week

Claims tick up 3,000 to 221,000 after three weeks of declines

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

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

Ann Patchett: The Decision I Made 30 Years Ago That I Still Regret

What was email but the chance for more friends, more love, more work?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

There’s still time to sign up for FTAV’s NYC Pub Quiz on 12 November

The standout United States-based event of November

World - Financial Times - October 24

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 retreat after last week’s sharp increase

One week after hitting the highest level in more than a year, initial jobless claims retreated by 19,000 to 241,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy

U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, sending Treasury yields up from their lowest levels in almost two weeks, after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

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 - 2 days ago

Retail sales rose 0.4% in September, better than expected; jobless claims dip

Consumer spending held up in September, underscoring a resilient economy.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Treasury yields jump after better-than-expected retail sales, drop in jobless claims

U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors parsed the latest economic data.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw still holds grudge against Astros for stealing signs

Asked about the toughest duos he has faced at the top of an opposing lineup, Clayton Kershaw paid the Houston Astros a compliment but then took a swipe.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Political yard signs stolen and vandalized as election tensions rise

Political yard signs across the country are being vandalized and stolen ahead of the 2024 presidential election. This comes as a man was arrested for firing bullets in a Democratic National ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Bullying and harassment claims rise across City, regulator finds

Increase in reports of incidents could point to better culture rather than worse conditions, FCA says

Business - Financial Times - October 24

10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises

U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt

The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time

DACA recipients are able to sign up for Obamacare for the first time starting November 1 when the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period begins.

Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta

The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Trump has gained in 538's forecast, but the election is still a toss-up

538's 2024 presidential election forecast shows a very close, toss-up race, with Trump taking a small lead.

‘A little hyped up’: experts downplay claims over Petra archaeological find

Researchers urge caution after Jordan tomb excavation and say new clues about Nabataean culture may lie elsewhere. For one of the most famous ancient sites on the planet, there is a surprising ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Bombshell claim about murder coverup backs up cartel boss' story

Police and prosecutors conspired to cover up the killing of an opponent of a governor, using a blood-stained truck found at the crime scene, federal prosecutors said.

Ngannou: UFC's White still holding up Jones fight

Former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou says the only thing standing between himself and a megafight with Jon Jones is UFC CEO Dana White.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Meta’s stock is up 500% in two years. Is it still a ‘set-it-and-forget-it’ play?

Meta reports earnings on Wednesday afternoon.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

NHL Power Rankings: Jets Still Soar, But It's Very Close Up Top

The NHL power rankings' top squad retains its spot, but for how long? The past week has seen some big climbers and surprising fallers as Jason Chen ranks all 32 NHL teams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Proud Boys claim they'll be at polling places as Trump ups violent rhetoric and election fraud claims

As Donald Trump again makes unsupported election fraud claims and ramps up violent rhetoric, Proud Boys say they're organizing to watch the polls on Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

AP Top 25 Extra Points: As 4th team to reach No. 1 this season, Oregon's rise is sign of the times

This college football season is delivering when it comes to unpredictability and entertainment value

Sports - ABC News - October 21

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Rachel Reeves aims to raise up to £20bn from national insurance rise

Employers’ contributions set to increase by 2 percentage points in next week’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Game 2 takeaways: Dodgers take 2-0 World Series lead, but Ohtani exits with injury

The Dodgers downed the Yankees, but now await word on the status of their superstar.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Japan's rising minimum wage likely to push up inflation, BOJ says

World - Yahoo News - November 1

'A lot of women are rising up': Harris hopes hinge on female vote

Polls show young women overwhelmingly support Harris - some of them tell the BBC why.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league still reviewing latest claims against Deshaun Watson

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is still reviewing the latest claims of sexual assault and battery against Deshaun Watson

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Trump still falsely claiming that FEMA is diverting funds from hurricane relief to help migrants

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina on Monday where he continued to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting funds from hurricane relief to assist migrants. CBS News ...

Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia claims ex Zach Bryan 'emotionally abused' her: 'I'm still scared'

Brianna 'Chickenfry' LaPaglia claims she was 'emotionally abused' by Zach Bryan and is 'still scared' after rejecting a $12-million nondisclosure agreement.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago

House majority still up for grabs, race for Senate majority leader heating up among Republicans

Republicans are waiting to see if they'll take control of the House, but they've already secured a majority in the Senate where GOP lawmakers jockeying to replace outgoing Leader Mitch McConnell. ...

Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

13 former Trump officials sign open letter backing John Kelly's criticism of the former president

Thirteen former Trump White House officials signed an open letter backing up former Trump chief of staff John Kelly, who told the New York Times that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

Talent Tracker: Recruits to know with Signing Day close, evaluating back-up QB options for CFP contenders

With the early signing period around the corner, the 2025 recruiting class is heating up.

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Unemployment Applications Rose, But Layoff Levels Are Low

The four-week average of claims fell by 9,750 to 227,250.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

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