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Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers

Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.

How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor

Also: Expensive stocks, a Medicare warning and another milestone for Nvidia.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

How Elections Affect Our Shopping

We explore why consumers tend to get skittish about major purchases ahead of a general election.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

How will the US election affect markets?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

World - Financial Times - November 3

How the election could affect Israel

The presidential election will have large implications for foreign policy. Holly Williams examines how the outcome could affect Israel.

Watch: How misinformation is affecting this election

The BBC's Marianna Spring explains allegations of voter fraud and the impact of misinformation on this election.

Consumer confidence surges ahead of election

American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Ancelotti says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kylian Mbappé “is not affected” by the Swedish media reports this week that said the France captain was the subject of a rape investigation

Sports - ABC News - October 18

How the Budget will affect you and your money

The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

How climate change affects Latino communities and their votes

An Environmental Voter Project poll found that climate change is a top issue for young voters in 2024. Voter efforts are focusing on climate change within Latino communities ahead of Election Day. ...

How many farms will be affected by Budget tax rises?

Estimates of the number of farms affected range from 100 to 70,000.

Factors that could affect the balance of power in Congress

Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats' margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all ...

American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans

Edmunds.com reported that the average amount owed on upside-down loans climbed to an all-time high of $6,458 during the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 15

American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans

DETROIT — A growing number of Americans with auto loans owe more than their vehicles are worth, according to a report Tuesday from Edmunds.com.

Wells Fargo CEO calls consumers 'extremely resilient'

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf gave CNBC's Jim Cramer a positive read on the consumer landscape.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise

A monthly New York Fed survey finds that while people felt generally positive about inflation, income, and jobs, fear of failing to make debt payments rose to a four-year high.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers

Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.

Business - Inc. - October 18

UK consumer and business confidence weaken ahead of Budget

Indices hit lowest levels this year as Britons ‘hold their breath’ for tax rises on October 30

Business - Financial Times - October 24

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Carlsberg Misses Sales Expectations on Weak Consumer Backdrop

The Copenhagen-based brewer didn’t meet revenue and sales volumes expectations due to a poor performance in China and other countries, but reiterated its full-year guidance.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Consumers are anxious ahead of the election. Corporate America is feeling it

Like it or not, there’s an election on Tuesday. Voters are stressed. And to at least a small degree, so are corporations.

Business - MarketWatch - November 3

China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again

From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.

Business - CNBC - November 5

The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive | Francine Prose

I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy. US election 2024 – live news updates US ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Harris huddles with Michigan workers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Ve Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Harris courts workers in Michigan ahead of election Vice President Harris made ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

How Hurricanes Helene and Milton could affect the 2024 election

Hurricanes Helene and Milton may not change many voters' minds, but they could dampen turnout in the hardest-hit areas.

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

USDA lists over 150 schools that may be affected by listeria recall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said over 150 schools received BrucePac products likely contaminated by listeria, as per a Thursday release. All ready-to-eat meat and poultry produced by ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Justin Herbert joins long line of quarterbacks to win Jim Harbaugh's affection

Harbaugh started gushing about his QB from the moment he took the Chargers job. Five games in, what's the state of relations between Harbaugh and Herbert?

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed

When it comes to entitlements, both presidential candidates have been vague and misleading

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.

National IV Fluid Shortage Could Affect Hospital Surgeries for Weeks

Hurricane Helene knocked out the Baxter International plant in North Carolina that makes about 60 percent of the crucial medical supply, creating a knock-on effect that may persist for a while.

Business - Inc. - October 23

How Israel's retaliatory strikes on Iran could affect looming peace talks

Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran come after Secretary of State Antony Blinked arrived in Israel to make another push for a cease-fire with Iran's proxy groups. Journalist Courtney Kealy ...

McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers to return to restaurants affected by E. coli outbreak

The Colorado Department of Agriculture's testing did not detect E. coli in samples of the beef patties taken from McDonald's restaurants in the area.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising Budget will affect you for years

The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

Affected by gun violence, these Philly teens are learning how to shoot

In Philadelphia gun violence has been a consistent issue. This month alone there were 841 shootings in the city. Sadly, 21% of those shootings were fatal. Despite being directly impacted by gun ...

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Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers

How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor

How Elections Affect Our Shopping

How will the US election affect markets?

How the election could affect Israel

Watch: How misinformation is affecting this election

Consumer confidence surges ahead of election

Ancelotti says Mbappé 'not affected' by reports of investigation in Sweden

How the Budget will affect you and your money

Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?

How climate change affects Latino communities and their votes

How many farms will be affected by Budget tax rises?

Factors that could affect the balance of power in Congress

American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans

American consumers are increasingly underwater on their car loans

Wells Fargo CEO calls consumers 'extremely resilient'

Consumer Fears of Credit Card Delinquency Rise

Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers

UK consumer and business confidence weaken ahead of Budget

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Carlsberg Misses Sales Expectations on Weak Consumer Backdrop

Consumers are anxious ahead of the election. Corporate America is feeling it

China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again

The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive | Francine Prose

Harris huddles with Michigan workers

How Hurricanes Helene and Milton could affect the 2024 election

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

USDA lists over 150 schools that may be affected by listeria recall

Justin Herbert joins long line of quarterbacks to win Jim Harbaugh's affection

Social Security and Medicare affect almost everyone — and they’re barely being discussed

How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

National IV Fluid Shortage Could Affect Hospital Surgeries for Weeks

How Israel's retaliatory strikes on Iran could affect looming peace talks

McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers to return to restaurants affected by E. coli outbreak

Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising Budget will affect you for years

Affected by gun violence, these Philly teens are learning how to shoot

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