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US applications for jobless benefits fall to 213,000, remaining near 7-month lows
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week, remaining near seven-month lowsTop stories - ABC News - 9 hours ago -
Jobless claims drop to 7-month low as economy plows ahead
he number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months, reflecting steady growth in the economy and the need for most businesses to remain ...Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago -
Jobless claims fall again as hurricane effects fade. Layoffs back to very low levels.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell sharply for the second week in a row to 227,000, reversing a spike in claims earlier in the month after a pair of major ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
US unemployment applications fall; continuing claims hit highest level since 2021
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three yearsTop stories - ABC News - October 24 -
Unemployment Applications Rose, But Layoff Levels Are Low
The four-week average of claims fell by 9,750 to 227,250.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
Trump victory drives gold to near 2-month lows as investors pile into equities, cryptocurrencies
The recent slide — gold has declined in six of the seven sessions since Trump's victory — follows a series of record-breaking milestones for bullion over the past year.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Jobless claims fall to lowest level since May
Companies may not be hiring at the same pace as earlier in the year — but they are also not firing workers.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
New-home construction falls to three-month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders
Construction on new U.S. homes fell 3.1% in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Aid to Gaza falls to lowest level in 11 months despite US ultimatum to Israel
US government wrote to Israel a month ago threatening sanctions if there was no increase in humanitarian supplies. The amount of aid reaching Gaza has dropped to the lowest level since December, ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Australia rejects visa application by rightwing US pundit Candace Owens
Immigration minister Tony Burke says Owens ‘has the capacity to incite discord in almost every direction’ ahead of planned November speaking tour. Get our breaking news email , free app or ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Baby's remains found in field near motorway bridge
Detectives are trying to establish the baby's identity as well as when and how he or she died.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Mortgage rates are near 7%, but buyers are making a comeback
Mortgage applications rose 1.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October
Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Inside Goldman Sachs’ years-long power struggle over its China venture
A deal with a prominent Chinese banker gave the US group market access, but securing full control cost a lot more than it expectedBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Aid Deliveries to Gaza Remain Low Despite U.S. Warning to Israel
The Biden administration gave Israel 30 days to increase the flow of aid, warning that aid shipments into Gaza in September had reached an alarmingly low level.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
Existing-home sales rise in October but are expected to remain sluggish for the time being
Existing-home sales rose to a rate of 3.96 million in October, the National Association of Realtors said.Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago -
Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Oil prices end higher on surprise fall in U.S. crude supply, rise in gasoline demand
Oil futures finished higher Wednesday, with official U.S. data showing a surprise decline in crude supplies in the latest week and strength in gasoline demand, prompting prices to post their first ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Samsung falls short of expectations as chipmaker fails to reap AI benefits
Third-quarter operating profit far lower than analyst consensus and trails domestic rival SK HynixWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Jones disputes notion McCarthy has lost Cowboys
After watching his team fall to 3-7 with a 34-10 loss to the Texans on Monday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters that the franchise "didn't anticipate the record," but scoffed at the notion ...Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Lowe's beats on earnings and hikes guidance, but still expects sales to fall this year
Lowe's topped quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, but even its raised sales outlook would be a decline from last year.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again
Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt dropped from their highest levels since early July on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point interest-rate cut.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
2-year Treasury yield jumps after the close, with Powell patient about rate cuts
The policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield edged higher after 3 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, following fresh comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that indicated the central bank ...Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
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Alitalia will lay off over 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears
Italy’s former national carrier Alitalia has started procedures for the collective dismissal of its remaining 2,059 employeesWorld - ABC News - November 10 -
QB Room, Week 8: NFL trade deadline's top names to watch as contenders try to help their star passers
The 49ers, Chiefs, Lions, Commanders, Chargers, Bills, Eagles and others want to help their QBs at the trade deadline. But maybe not the way you think.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Builder-confidence index jumps to 7-month high after Trump win
Builder sentiment increased to the highest level since April, the National Association of Home Builders said.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Greggs shares fall as analysts predict near-£100mn Budget hit
Low-cost bakery chain has not yet commented on impact but retailers warn that measures will hurtBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at nearly 2-week low amid near-term consolidation
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly lower on a lack of major market-moving data on Monday, as market participants weighed the prospects for near-term consolidation in the bond market.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Wholesale inventories fall for first time in six months in sign of business caution
Wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in September to mark the first decline in six months, reflecting caution on the part of businesses until they get more clarity on the direction of the U.S. economy.Business - MarketWatch - November 7
