Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023

Stocks and gold are both at record highs. Only one will be right on inflation.

Gold’s gain is warning the stock market that higher inflation could return

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Investors’ ‘fear of missing out’ drives gold demand to record high

Buyers clamour for gold-backed ETFs as central banks scale back purchases of the precious metal

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Consumer confidence surges to record high ahead of Election Day

During the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, consumer confidence has surged to the highest level in three years, but inflation remains a major concern for families. NBC’s Christine ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.

Should you ever buy a stock index at a record high?

It feels so wrong, but investors (me included) needn’t worry so much

World - Financial Times - November 1

Warren Buffett slashes Apple stake as he boosts cash to record high

Berkshire’s stock-selling spree extends for eighth quarter, with $166bn dumped over the period

Business - Financial Times - November 2

Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore

Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s Punjab province prompted authorities to keep government employees at home and close additional schools, as doctors reported an increase in people seeking ...

World - ABC News - November 6

Stock market opens with record highs after Trump’s 2024 victory

The Dow Jones opened with record highs Wednesday after Donald Trump won back the White House. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to discuss how Trump’s stance on the economy and support from Tesla ...

Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins US election

Dollar up and renewable energy stocks down, while shares in president-elect’s media business rise by more than a third. Analysis: Trump policies mean higher prices Business live – latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Dow finishes at record high after Trump wins 2024 presidential election

The Dow Jones finished up over 1,500 points and the S&P and Nasdaq each hit fresh record highs on Wednesday after President-elect Trump won the 2024 race. Bank stocks were among the biggest risers ...

As bitcoin trades above $90,000, is now the time to buy?

Bitcoin reached an all-time high above $89,000 on Monday, amid enthusiasm that digital assets may face a more friendly regulatory environment after Donald Trump, who is considered pro-crypto, won ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Gold's price plunges from record highs: How to take advantage now

The price of gold is cooling again. Here are three ways investors can take advantage of it right now.

Almost two dozen countries at high risk of acute hunger, UN report reveals

Sudan, South Sudan, Mali, Palestine and Haiti rated at level of highest concern in latest six-monthly analysis. Acute food insecurity is expected to worsen in war-stricken Sudan and nearly two ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country

An Iranian-American journalist is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country .

Consumer Sentiment Among Older Canadians Hits 32-Month High

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Nvidia’s stock hits new high as it reaches this milestone level

Nvidia powered to a $3.5 trillion market cap, which only Apple had ever previously hit.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Euro zone growth hits two-year high of 0.4%, beating expectations

Economists polled by Reuters expected 0.2% growth following the bloc's 0.3% expansion in the second quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Rachel Reeves’ budget leaves her little room to manoeuvre

Bet on long-term improvements will make spending review in 2027 a crunch time for the government

World - Financial Times - October 31

APEC hotel openings and pipelines hit new highs in 2024

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

'Trump trade' returns for second week as bitcoin, Tesla, stocks surge

Cryptocurrencies and stocks, including Tesla, rallied Monday, picking up where they left off last week in the wake of the President-elect Donald Trump's victory.

‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high

Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024. There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Former SEC chair Jay Clayton tapped as Wall Street’s top cop

Donald Trump also selects lawyers from criminal cases for other high-level posts in his administration

Business - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

UK music exports hit record £775mn but growth slows

Competition intensifies from US, South Korea and Latin America

World - Financial Times - October 21

MLS attendance and sponsorship revenue hit regular season records

Major League Soccer saw growth in regular season attendance and sponsorship revenue after implementing a new performance team. Lionel Messi helped, too.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Celtics tie 3-point record, hit 'lid' pursuing mark

The Celtics spent the end of Tuesday's win over the Knicks attempting to break the NBA's single-game 3-point record after tying it with 29 early in the fourth quarter.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking traffic hits a record ahead of election

Trucking data shows that cross-border trade between Mexico and the U.S. has reached a record this year, with heavy cargo volumes headed to U.S. retailers.

Business - CNBC - October 23

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - October 25

Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows as clients ditch troubled Western unit

SEC probe and poor returns prompt withdrawals just as group’s rivals are benefiting from a rush into bonds

World - Financial Times - October 28

Apple Sales Hit Quarterly Record as iPhone Business Rebounds

Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Bitcoin Hits a Record as Crypto Investors Root for a Trump Win

Bitcoin’s price went above $75,000, breaking the record that the digital currency set in March.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Bitcoin hits record above $75,000 as crypto industry celebrates Trump win

Republican presidential victor has vowed to end regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency industry

World - Financial Times - November 6

US stocks hit record and investors dump bonds after Trump victory

Dollar rallies in its best day in 2 years as ‘Trump trades’ sweep through global markets