UK government borrowing for October exceeds forecasts at £17.4bn

Here's the deflation breakdown for October 2024 — in one chart

There are still some pockets of deflation in the U.S. economy, though the dynamic has become more muted as supply chains normalize, economists said.

Business - CNBC - November 14

October Retail Sales Figures Signal Economic Resilience

A positive October sales report shows a strong retail market.

Business - Inc. - November 16

China's developers are borrowing more to sate thirst for capital after flood gates opened

World - Yahoo News - November 6

3 ways President-elect Donald Trump's next term may impact student loan borrowers

The former president will return to the White House in January 2025 following his win over Vice President Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 8

How to say 'no' when family and friends ask to borrow money, from a financial therapist

Here's one way to set financial boundaries with friends or family members and how to manage guilt when you need to say no, according to a financial therapist.

Business - CNBC - November 10

I’m 69 and have $10,000 in legal bills from my divorce. Is now the time to borrow from my IRA?

“I never dreamed I’d be in this position.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

What will a second Trump term mean for student-loan borrowers? Project 2025 and the Betsy DeVos era offer clues

The president-elect’s approach to student-loan debt is likely to mark a radical departure from the Biden administration’s

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

30% of federal student loan borrowers have gone without food or medicine, CFPB finds

Thirty percent of student loan borrowers say they've gone without food or medicine due to their monthly bills, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds.

Business - CNBC - November 13

How are investors preparing for the Budget?

Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generation

Business - Financial Times - October 29

AMD shares fall as forecast fails to impress despite strong AI growth

AMD shares are up about 20% so far in 2024, although rivals such as Nvidia and Broadcom have had much greater gains during the same period, driven by AI chips.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Reddit shares soar 22% on earnings beat and better-than-expected forecast

Reddit reported third-quarter results that exceeded analysts' estimates and gave a forecast for the current period that was well ahead of estimates.

Business - CNBC - October 29

UBS smashes forecasts with bumper profit, warns of volatility around U.S. elections

The Swiss bank’s profits were boosted by the ongoing integration of wealth management accounts previously run by its main rival Credit Suisse

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for November 2024?

Home equity loan interest rates could fall, but they might not be worth waiting for. Here's everything to know.

Meta sees AI spending accelerating as earnings top forecasts

Mark Zuckerberg cites the potential for ‘strong’ returns in coming years on heavy investments in new technology

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Microsoft Shares Slip as Forecast Sparks Concern About AI and Cloud Revenue

The company’s projection points to less growth than anticipated, causing concern about the payoff for its massive AI investment.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Microsoft's stock has worst day in two years after disappointing forecast

Microsoft's stock fell more than 6% on Thursday after guidance fell short of analysts' estimates.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

As record-breaking high temperatures were expected Wednesday, snow blanketed the mountaintops of Hawaii and residents of the Great Plains were bracing for tornadoes.

AI demand drives growth and higher spending at Amazon’s cloud business

Ecommerce company’s shares rise as it also gives an upbeat forecast for the holiday quarter

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Universal Music Revenue Beats Forecasts Amid Subscriptions Boost

Universal Music Group posted higher revenue after growth from subscriptions and streaming services exceeded analysts’ expectations.