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Business - Financial Times
Top UK law firms raise hourly rates by 40% in 5 years
Inflation and growth of US firms in London push up charges at British counterparts, according to PwC survey6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - The New York Times
Ranking College Football’s Week 8 Slate, Featuring a Top-5 Matchup
Plus, a potential College Football Playoff showcase will take place in Bloomington, Indiana.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
This 401(k) lawsuit showcases the power of a 50-year-old law
Erisa laid the foundation for retirement security, but more laws will bolster it in the years to come.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The top 40 MLB players who could hit free agency this offseason
A wild winter could be in store for Major League Baseball.2 days ago - MLB -
World - ABC News
China's economy grows at a 4.6% rate in the last quarter, falls short of the official 5% target
China has reported that its economy expanded at a rate of 4.6% in the July-September quarter2 days ago - China -
Business - Financial Times
ITN told to review use of NDAs in law firm report
UK media company has been accused of using legal contracts to cover up gender pay discrimination, harassment and bullying2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation
Amika Brown says she became a British citizen in 2019.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - Financial Times
Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified
Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins election2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - ABC News
China reports its economy grew at a 4.6% annual rate in the July-September quarter, below the government'S 5% target
China reports its economy grew at a 4.6% annual rate in the July-September quarter, below the government'S 5% target3 days ago - China -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Entain Raises Full-Year Guidance After Results Exceed Expectations
Ladbrokes owner Entain raised its full-year guidance and reported third-quarter results that exceeded its own expectations, helped by growth in the U.S.3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year – study
Levy rising by €100 for each return flight after the first in a year could cut emissions by 21%, report says. A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and raise ...4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing
Mortgage applications fell 17% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.4 days ago - Mortgage -
Business - MarketWatch
Abbott Labs beats Q3 sales and earnings expectations, raises full-year outlook
Abbott Laboratories on Wednesday reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and sales, boosted by strength in the company’s medical-devices business.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Boeing’s bonds signal view that company has bought time with credit-raters to avoid slide to junk
Boeing Co., under pressure to boost liquidity, filed a $25 billion shelf registration Tuesday to offer equity or debt over the next three years and announced a new credit agreement with lenders.4 days ago -
World - The Guardian
UK inflation falls below 2% for first time since 2021 in boost to Rachel Reeves
Surprise annual drop to 1.7% in September raises chance of interest rate cuts, increasing budget leeway. UK inflation surprise opens up wriggle room for lower rates and less painful budget ...4 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
UK inflation falls to lowest level in over 3 years, cementing expectations for another rate cut
Inflation in the U.K. has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, a drop that has cemented market expectations that the Bank of England will lower interest rates at its next policy ...4 days ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
Odds of November interest rate cut jump as UK inflation drops to 1.7% – business live
UK inflation drops below 2% target in September , weakening pound and raising chances of an interest rate cut in November. Today’s report shows that prices in the UK are rising a little slower than ...4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - MarketWatch
What’s ‘surprising’ about interest rates in the stock market’s two-year bull run
The bull market for stocks has been running for two years. Here’s what’s unusual about it, according to DataTrek Research.5 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. unemployment rate to stay low in 2025, top forecaster says
U.S. economic growth should moderate in 2025 but remain relatively strong, and the unemployment rate will look a little better, Harvard economist Karen Dynan said Tuesday.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
UK water companies face struggle to raise equity without bill hikes, Moody’s warns
Sector suffering ‘diminishing investor confidence’ while needing major investment, says rating agency5 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - MarketWatch
Fed’s Daly open to skipping rate cut at one of two remaining meetings this year
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on Tuesday said she is open to skipping an interest-rate cut at one of the Federal Reserve’s two remaining policy meetings this year.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened
Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...5 days ago -
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 ...5 days ago -
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Business - Financial Times
UK to raise bank ringfencing threshold to ‘improve competitiveness’
Wider package of reforms expected ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’, says minister5 days ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - BBC News
Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Starmer’s attorney-general vows to restore UK’s reputation on rule of law
Richard Hermer says government being seen as a ‘good faith actor’ internationally is crucial to attracting investment6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
European Central Bank set for third interest rate cut of the year in meeting this week
Markets are eyeing two more rate cuts from the euro area's central bank this year amid a weak growth outlook and lower inflation.6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
5 Self-Care Rituals of Top CEOs
Here’s how Inc. 5000 CEOs prioritize wellness while running fast-growing companies.6 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Parents who do these 5 things raise kids who are more resilient than most: 'Let them learn from failure,' pediatrician says
Resilient kids are better able to regulate their emotions, bounce back from failure, and forgive themselves for making mistakes.October 13 -
Politics - Politico
The 5 factions Johnson has to appease to keep the speakership next year
His most outspoken and well-known critics are the nearly dozen GOP lawmakers who voted to advance an ouster effort against him earlier this year, but they’re not alone.October 12