New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

North Korea ICBM Test Seeks to Grab U.S. Attention on Eve of Vote

Kim Jong Un said a long-range missile launch sends a message to rivals ahead of a U.S. election that could reshape Washington’s policy toward Pyongyang.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 23 hours ago

North Korea test-fires its most powerful ICBM yet, just days before the U.S. election

North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that is designed to strike the continental United States.

The stock market gives this candidate a 69% chance to be the next U.S. president

Incumbent political party is favored when the Dow is up year-to-date, according to a prediction model with a 99% confidence rating.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 hours ago

Japan’s Wage Deal Timeline May Shape BOJ View on Next Rate Hike

World - Yahoo News - October 17

New Zealand airport shocked by interest in its 3-minute cap on hugs

Officials at New Zealand's Dunedin International Airport are "surprised how much global interest" a time-limit on curbside farewell embraces has garnered.

U.S. Tech Firms to Invest More Than $8 Billion in U.K. Data Centers Amid AI Frenzy

Surging AI demand has led to a combined investment of $8.23 billion in U.K. data centers from four American tech companies.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Oil prices end lower with weekly U.S. crude supplies up by over 5 million barrels

Oil futures settled lower Wednesday as official U.S. data showed an unexpected weekly climb in domestic crude inventories, prompting prices to post their first loss in three sessions.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Goldman Institute calls for ‘data center diplomacy’ as U.S. competes in global AI race

Goldman Sachs Institute's Jared Cohen says the U.S. will need to outsource its data center capacity, and choose its global partners wisely.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Rayner takes control of decision on new Chinese embassy in London

Local inquiry to be held following four years of protests against China’s planning proposals

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has had this heart issue before, but what are next steps?

Coach Jim Harbaugh experienced his third episode of atrial flutter in his heart during the Chargers' game at Denver but had not had an issue in 12 years.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Meme coins could be among the biggest moneymakers in crypto next year. What to know before investing.

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Do investors suddenly care if Trump or Harris wins? What’s next for stocks in the final days before Nov. 5.

Election jitters have finally started to grip stocks with less than two weeks until Election Day. What’s next for equities in the final days before Nov. 5.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Harris focuses on the economy in new Latino battlegrounds ad 'Hard Work'

Vice President Harris is releasing a new ad targeting Latinos in battleground states, focusing on her cost-of-living proposals. “Hard Work” will air in all battlegrounds with state-specific intros ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Poland’s Tusk Sees Clean Energy as New Growth Engine for Economy

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign

Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.

U.S. deficit tops $1.8 trillion in 2024 as interest on debt surpasses trillion-dollar mark

The shortfall was more than 8% from the previous year and the third highest on record, the Treasury Department said Friday.

Business - CNBC - October 18

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