The unemployment rate for Black women fell in December, following a sharp rise

Shares of Cartier owner Richemont jump 16% as sales rise in December quarter

Cartier owner Richemont on Thursday reported a 10% increase in third quarter sales even as China demand weighed.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response

Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Cancer deaths are down in U.S., but rates rise for some groups

The American Cancer Society's annual cancer trend report shows cancer mortality is decreasing but cancer rates are increasing in young adults and women.

CBS News - Jan. 16

The Design Legacy of Los Angeles That Fell to the Fires

The finality of the wildfires’ destruction has taken 10 more cherished buildings — by Richard Neutra, Gregory Ain, Eric Owen Moss and others.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Core inflation rate slows to 3.2% in December, less than expected

The consumer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in December and show an annual inflation rate of 2.9%.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Here's the inflation breakdown for December 2024 — in one chart

The consumer price index, an inflation gauge, rose 2.9% on an annual basis in December 2024 on the back of higher food and energy prices.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's rate decision

Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.

CBS News - Jan. 15

These are the stocks that Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson sees standing up to rising rates

Investors should stick to quality names amid rising rates, says a team led by Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson.

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts

The full year inflation forecast for the RBI's 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is projected at 4.8%.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Los Angeles Geared Up for Fire Risk, but Fell Short

“There were too many houses to protect, and not enough engines,” one fire captain in Los Angeles said. Though fire officials say they were well-prepared and simply overwhelmed by the elements, ...

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Surprising December jobs growth is denting chances of a first-half Fed rate cut

Friday’s unexpectedly big increase in December nonfarm payrolls led to a diminished market-based likelihood for any rate cut by the Federal Reserve until September, based on one method of ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

The unemployment rate for Black women fell in December, following a sharp rise

Black women saw a decline in the unemployment rate in December, as it slipped to 5.4%. That is an improvement from November’s rate of 5.9%.

CNBC - Jan. 10

U.S. Employers Add 256,000 Jobs in December

A December gain of 256,000 blew past forecasts, and unemployment fell to 4.2 percent. But markets recoiled as interest rate cuts seemed more distant.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Here’s where the jobs are for December 2024 – in one chart

December's job report marked another month of stronger-than-expected growth, with gains coming in many different areas of the U.S. economy.

CNBC - Jan. 10

The Most-Downloaded PS5 Games Of December 2024

Sony has shared the most-downloaded PlayStation 5 games of December 2024, and to no one's surprise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 once again retains its stranglehold on the No. 1 slot. It's simply ...

GameSpot - Jan. 10

Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

BBC News - Jan. 10

U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Jan. 10

December jobs report exceeds expectations

The labor market came in much hotter than expected in the final jobs report of President Biden's administration. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts

Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.

CBS News - Jan. 10

U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%

The final jobs report of the Biden administration has been released. It shows that the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and that the unemployment rate came in at 4.1%. NBC News’ ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates

Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

US adds whopping 256K jobs in December

The U.S. added 256,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in December, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The December jobs report showed the U.S. ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

December jobs report expected to show hiring slowdown

The December jobs report is set to be released later Friday morning and it's expected to show slowing growth. According to a survey of forecasters by the data firm FactSet, U.S. employers are ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Can Low Unemployment Last Under Trump?

Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Dyche dismissal is a risk that puts Everton’s need to stay up in sharp focus | Jonathan Wilson

Manager’s sacking is no shock given his dour football but successor has a perilous task. Could Moyes be the right fit?. It was life, but was it living? Everton have lost only four of their past 16 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Climber's remains identified 6 decades after he fell from glacier

The German man has been identified after his bones, including part of a leg, were discovered in western Austria.

CBS News - Jan. 9

7-Eleven owner’s sharp profit fall adds to takeover pressure

Seven & i operating profit drops 24% as it tries to fend off $47bn buyout offer from Canada’s Couche-Tard

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Eagles' Hurts looks 'sharp' in return to practice

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday as the Eagles began their on-field preparations for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Packers.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Power lines fell as Palisades Fire raged in California

The Palisades Fire, which is spreading into Malibu, downed power lines and charred homes as residents tried to evacuate. CBS News Los Angeles' Michele Gile reports

CBS News - Jan. 8

Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show

“Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

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