Powell says U.S. economy is in ‘solid shape’ and the Fed intends to keep it that way

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

The U.S. economy posted another solid though slightly disappointing period of growth in the third quarter, propelled higher by strong consumer spending that has defied expectations for a slowdown.

U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate stays at 4.1%

The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs during October, significantly less than expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb ...

The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.

Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both made the economy a focus of their campaign platforms since voters rank it a top priority.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

North Korea knows its troops could desert in Ukraine. It has chilling ways to keep them in line.

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Is swing state business in better shape than it was four years ago? Here’s what the data says

Was the Biden or Trump administration better for the business climate in swing states? Here's what the data from CNBC's annual Top States study says.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Robert Downey Jr. says he 'intends to sue' all future executives who use his AI replica

Robert Downey Jr. doesn’t think Marvel executives would ever recreate his portrayal of Tony Stark using artificial intelligence

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

Prosecutors say Daniel Penny didn't intend to kill Jordan Neely, blame reckless actions for death

Opening statements began in Daniel Penny's trial for Jordan Neely's chokehold death during a 2023 New York City subway incident. Prosecutors allege Penny's reckless actions led to Neely's death. ...

Why experts say keeping standard time is 'undeniably' better for us

Surveys have found that most Americans want to do away with the twice-a-year changing of the clocks. But whether we should observe daylight saving or standard time year round will depend on who you ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Israel's Netanyahu says goal is to keep Hezbollah from border

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Musk's America PAC can keep writing checks to voters, judge says

A Pennsylvania judge on Monday declined an effort by the Philadelphia district attorney to stop Elon Musk’s America PAC from doling out cash prizes to registered voters.

Politics - NBC News - 20 hours ago

Trump says he wants to ‘put in comments’ on rate decisions, but not give orders to Fed

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday offered a fresh defense of his view that he should get to influence the Federal Reserve if elected, as he responded to questions during an ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Jim Cramer says investors too worried about the Fed's next move are missing opportunities

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday said some investors remain too concerned with the central bank's next move.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says

Kevin Hassett, who was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, agreed with Trump’s view that the Federal Reserve has acted politically in recent ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year

"I do believe we have greater embedded inflation in the world than we've ever seen," Fink said.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

What the October jobs report says about the state of the economy

The final jobs report before Election Day shows the number of jobs added to the U.S. economy plummeted in October, with only 12,000 new hires. Despite adding roughly 100,000 fewer jobs than ...

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 - 4 days ago

Whether it is President Harris or President Trump, a battle over taxes and tips is headed to Capitol Hill

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris back no-tax-on-tips policy, but in an election where the economy is the No. 1 issue, economists say the idea is flawed.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Main engine of U.S. economy posts fastest growth in more than two years, ISM finds

Service-oriented companies such as retailers and restaurants grew in October at the fastest pace in more than two years, a survey found, and offered further evidence of strong momentum in the U.S. ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

Microsoft and these other stocks are the way to play AI now, says Goldman Sachs

So-called “platform” stocks, such as Microsoft and Snowflake are the most attractive part of the AI sector according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Netanyahu says al-Sinwar's death paves way for a better future

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Nato invitation for Kyiv only way to stop Russia’s war, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian president tells FT diplomatic route needed to bring Putin to negotiating table

World - Financial Times - October 18

Why Zelenskyy says his Victory Plan is the only way to stop Russia

Also in this newsletter: Moldova’s historic choice

World - Financial Times - October 18

Effort to tackle climate change wildly off track, says UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever

Sen. Cortez Masto says Dems will "organize our way to victory" in Nevada

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto said she's "optimistic" despite Republican lead in early voting, citing Democrats' ground game and canvassing efforts.

In Watches, the Shape Is the Thing

After decades of classic round contours, geometric, Brutalist and frankly fantastical forms have stolen the spotlight.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18

Vance: Current U.S. leadership is 'a way bigger threat than any foreign threat'

Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.

Vance: Current U.S. leadership is 'a way bigger threat than any foreign threat'

Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance defended former president Donald Trump's comments calling Democratic leaders "the enemy from within," saying that inflation, slowing military recruitment and the migrant ...

Politics - NBC News - October 26

SaluSpa Ibiza Review: A Solid Place to Soak

Owning a hot tub comes with some trials and tribulations, but they're worth overcoming.

Tech - Wired - October 15

North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says

North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia in mid-October, the White House said Wednesday. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine had ...

U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria

Airstrikes on Monday targeted people who the military said were senior leaders of the group, which has sharply stepped up its attacks in Iraq and Syria.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Latest in Powell says U.S. economy is in ‘solid shape’ and the Fed intends to keep it that way

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate stays at 4.1%

The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.

North Korea knows its troops could desert in Ukraine. It has chilling ways to keep them in line.

Is swing state business in better shape than it was four years ago? Here’s what the data says

Robert Downey Jr. says he 'intends to sue' all future executives who use his AI replica

Prosecutors say Daniel Penny didn't intend to kill Jordan Neely, blame reckless actions for death

Why experts say keeping standard time is 'undeniably' better for us

Israel's Netanyahu says goal is to keep Hezbollah from border

Musk's America PAC can keep writing checks to voters, judge says

Trump says he wants to ‘put in comments’ on rate decisions, but not give orders to Fed

Jim Cramer says investors too worried about the Fed's next move are missing opportunities

Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says

Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

What the October jobs report says about the state of the economy

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

Whether it is President Harris or President Trump, a battle over taxes and tips is headed to Capitol Hill

Main engine of U.S. economy posts fastest growth in more than two years, ISM finds

Microsoft and these other stocks are the way to play AI now, says Goldman Sachs

Netanyahu says al-Sinwar's death paves way for a better future

Nato invitation for Kyiv only way to stop Russia’s war, says Zelenskyy

Why Zelenskyy says his Victory Plan is the only way to stop Russia

Effort to tackle climate change wildly off track, says UN

Sen. Cortez Masto says Dems will "organize our way to victory" in Nevada

In Watches, the Shape Is the Thing

Vance: Current U.S. leadership is 'a way bigger threat than any foreign threat'

Vance: Current U.S. leadership is 'a way bigger threat than any foreign threat'

SaluSpa Ibiza Review: A Solid Place to Soak

North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says

U.S. Says It Killed Islamic State Militants in Syria

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