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Top stories - CBS News
Will home prices rise with more Fed rate cuts? Here's what experts think.
With the Fed cutting rates again, home prices are unlikely to remain the same. Here's what some experts are predicting.6 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challenge6 days 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.6 days ago -
World - ABC News
European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its target
European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its target6 days ago -
Sports - ABC News
Thomas Tuchel hired as England head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup and targets 'second star'
Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophyOctober 16 - World Cup -
Business - CNBC
Holiday shoppers plan to spend more while taking on debt this season
Leaning on credit cards, or even buy now, pay later, to purchase holiday gifts will come at a high cost if there are missed or late payments.October 16 -
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Top stories - NBC News
Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279
Amazon on Wednesday announced a new Kindle e-reader, and for the first time ever it has a color display.October 16 - Amazon -
Business - CNBC
Holiday shopping season: An early look at how retail stores and e-commerce are getting ready for the rush
The supply chain looks stable into holiday shopping season, according to a top DHL executive, but a few big changes are coming to e-commerce delivery schedules.October 16 -
Business - CNBC
We're raising our Morgan Stanley price target after a post-earnings stock surge to record highs
Morgan Stanley's third-quarter beat on the top and bottom lines, with strength seen across the board.October 16 -
Business - CNBC
Amazon announces first Kindle ever with color screen, retailing for $279
The company is refreshing its entire e-reader lineup, launching four new Kindle devices.October 16 - Amazon -
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 ...October 16 -
Tech - GameSpot
Oppenheimer's New 4K Limited-Edition Steelbook Is Only $30 And Exclusive To Walmart
Director Christopher Nolan's 2024 Best Picture winner, Oppenheimer, has been available on 4K Blu-ray for almost a year--but if you missed out the steelbook case at Best Buy last year, you have ...October 15 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Beyond to Make Physical Retail Comeback With Investment in The Container Store
Beyond is investing $40 million in The Container Store, providing the struggling retail chain a financial lifeline while returning some Bed Bath & Beyond products back to physical retail locations.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Oil prices drop over 4% after report Israel won’t target Iran’s oil facilities
Oil futures dropped by more than 4% on Tuesday, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at their lowest in about two weeks after a report that Israel will not attack key oil facilities in Iran.October 15 - Israel -
Business - The New York Times
Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels
Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget
Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identifiedOctober 15 -
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 ...October 15 -
World - The New York Times
Oil Prices Fall After Israel Reportedly Says It Won’t Target Iran’s Nuclear or Oil Facilities
Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading at below $74 a barrel on Tuesday, a drop from the $80 range.October 15 - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates
USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF warns that future debt levels could be higher than currently projected. Cooling labour market adds to Reeves’s tax-raising ...October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts
Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this monthOctober 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Massive meat recall includes hundreds of products sold at Walmart, Target, more
Check your fridge and freezer: A massive meat recall linked to possible listeria contamination has impacted hundreds of ready-to-eat meals sold at major grocery store chains across the U.S., ...October 15 -
Business - CNBC
U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 2% after OPEC cuts demand forecast again
Soft demand in China has weighed on the market for months.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
When to book your holiday travel and what to expect
As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer vows to rip up bureaucracy to unleash ‘shock and awe’ of investment
Prime minister targets competition authority and other regulators he believes are stifling global appealOctober 14 -
Business - Inc.
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.October 13 -
Top stories - BBC News
Children must not pay price of council cuts, commissioner says
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Biden, surveying Milton's aftermath, announces $600M for rebuilding in Florida and other states
President Joe Biden announced while surveying storm-damaged Florida that more than $600 million will flow to states affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which ravaged Georgia and North ...October 13 - Florida