New home construction falls to three month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders

Consumer Sentiment Among Older Canadians Hits 32-Month High

World - Yahoo News - October 21

10-year Treasury yield slips from 3-month closing high as buyers step in

Demand from overseas buyers of U.S. government debt helped push yields slightly lower on Thursday, but not far from their highest levels in two or three months.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

In the Aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the Rays Still Don’t Have a Home

M.L.B.’s preference is for the team to stay in Florida, where there is no shortage of spring training and minor-league facilities.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Cuba reels as Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid and destroys homes

Some 50,000 people took shelter in Havana after storm made landfall as category 3 on Wednesday. Cuba has been left reeling after a fierce category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Home Depot Says Hurricane Demand Slows Sales Slump

Strom damage across the Southeast accounted for higher sales to contractors, and the chain also forecast stronger results as mortgage rates drop.

Business - Inc. - November 12

GPs and care homes fear impact of National Insurance rise

The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not.

Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 4% as inflation stays low

The Czech central bank has cut its key interest rate for the eighth time in a row as inflation remains low and the economy is making a slow recovery

World - ABC News - November 7

How far will credit card interest rates fall in November?

There may be another Fed rate cut on the horizon in November. Here's how it could impact credit card rates.

How much does a $30,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?

A $30,000 HELOC comes with cheap monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead. Here's what to know.

'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

Will gold's price fall after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Fed rate cut could have a big impact on gold prices this week, but that impact may not be what you'd expect.

Mortgage rates surge higher on Trump victory, causing housing stocks to fall

Lennar, D.R. Horton and PulteGroup were all down Wednesday. Retailers Home Depot and Lowe's were also lower.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates, but Signals Stickier Inflation

The central bank said that future cuts would be gradual amid higher inflation forecasts after the new government introduced spending and tax increases in its budget.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.

How much does a $10,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?

A $10,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead.

Final jobs report before election likely to see hurricane impact — masking some economic gains

The U.S. economy remains on solid footing.

U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, impacted by hurricanes, Boeing strike

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 100,000 in October, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Business - CNBC - November 1

U.S. added just 12,000 jobs in October, reflecting impact of strikes and 2 devastating hurricanes

The U.S. added just 12,000 jobs last month, a figure economists say was impacted by two hurricanes and a strike.

Major airlines are cutting services to China or quitting entirely amid low travel demand, high costs

A new report from travel news site Skift shows that seven major airlines have retreated from the country in the past four months.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Diontae Johnson trade grades: Ravens get 'A' for low-risk, high-reward swing; Panthers taking their medicine

Which side won the trade?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Retiring to another state for lower taxes? The hidden costs you need to know.

Moving can work out well financially, but there are some expenses that you may be overlooking

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce’s Homes Were Burglarized Last Month

Mahomes addressed the incident Wednesday, calling it “frustrating” and “disappointing.”

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The Guardian view on a showtrial in Hong Kong: a new authoritarian low | Editorial

The jailing of 45 pro-democracy activists testifies to the ruthless suppression of a once-vibrant civil society. Defending Beijing’s draconian crackdown on political freedoms in Hong Kong, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Tap water in Asheville region still unsafe to drink 1 month after Hurricane Helene

One month after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, residents of Asheville are still struggling to find clean drinking water. New York Times reporter Christina Morales joins CBS News to ...

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