Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy
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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.10 minutes ago -
Business - The New York Times
Retail Sales Surpass Expectations, Sign of Solid US Economy
A new report showing a rise in retail sales in September indicates that consumer spending, a key engine of economic growth, remains robust.41 minutes ago -
Business - Financial Times
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Retail sales rose 0.4% in September, better than expected; jobless claims dip
Consumer spending held up in September, underscoring a resilient economy.3 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
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Business - MarketWatch
U.S. industrial output falls in September, held down by Boeing strike and hurricanes
U.S. industrial production fell 0.3% in September, held down by the strike at Boeing Co and by the two recent hurricanes, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Treasury yields spike after retail sales and jobless data point to strong economy
Treasury yields bounced off their lowest levels in almost two weeks on Thursday after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the U.S. economy.3 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy
Retail sales increased 0.4% in September, with strength in a broad range of categories that overcame weak gas and auto spending, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.4 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
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Absolut Vodka Maker Pernod Ricard Posts Lower Sales
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Business - Financial Times
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Polymarket and PredictIt Gain Bets and Split From Polls
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Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
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Harris works to gain support from Black voters
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Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you
The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.Yesterday -
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Biotech stock tumbles after unexplained 1,446% gain
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Business - Financial Times
Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%
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Business - CNBC
The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives
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Business - MarketWatch
Holiday sales growth could slow to pre-pandemic levels, retail group says
U.S. holiday-season spending is likely to hit another record, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, but it added that sales growth is likely to slow as consumers continue to grapple with ...Yesterday -
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Why Harris is working to gain Black men's support
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Politics - The Hill
National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...2 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump’s Border Plans Are Light on Details but Strong on Fury
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Georgia sees record voting on the first day of in-person early voting
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The Budget Game: Can you do better than Rachel Reeves?
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Harris courts black and Latino votes as polls suggest Trump gains
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Business - MarketWatch
Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation
A key voter on the Federal Reserve said the surprising strength of the economy suggests the central bank should “proceed with more caution” in cutting U.S. interest rates to make sure inflation ...2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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U.S. stocks add to all-time high with more gains on Monday
U.S. stocks are rising in afternoon trading Monday building on its record set on Friday2 days ago -
Business - CNBC
China's exports and imports grew far less than expected in September
China was expected Monday to report a slowdown in export growth in September versus August.3 days ago - China -
World - ABC News
China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy
China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second-largest economy3 days ago - China -
Business - Financial Times
Chinese stocks gain after Beijing lays out fiscal plans
Government plans to increase spending to boost world’s second-largest economy3 days ago - China -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
China's September Auto Sales Reverse Five-Month Declines
China’s passenger-vehicle sales rose in September, reversing five months of declines thanks to supportive government policies and improving consumer sentiment.5 days ago - China