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Business - Financial Times
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaOctober 17 - Iran -
Business - Financial Times
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeOctober 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris’s record on trade paints a dire picture for American producers, consumers
Vice President Harris' commitment to raising taxes, enacting Venezuelan-style price controls, and further shackling America's energy production would be disastrous for American working families, ...October 17 -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Toys aren't just child's play. Mattel, Lego and others find 'kidults' bring in big business
Mattel, Lego and other toy companies are targeting a growing number of adults who are buying toys for themselves.October 17 -
Tech - ABC News
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and membershipsOctober 16 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
At Tesla, Musk Taps Close Confidant for Top Executive Role
Omead Afshar, who used to work in the office of the CEO, has moved into a vice president role with sales and manufacturing operations under him.October 16 - Elon Musk -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Flooded cars for sale in Arizona? How consumers can spot hurricane damage
As recent Hurricanes Milton and Helene continue to devastate the East Coast, Arizonans could also be affected - in a different way.October 16 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Patrick Mahomes has 'extreme confidence' in current Chiefs group of WRs after team missed out on big trades
The back-to-back Super Bowl MVP feels good about his pass-catching group despite a rocky statistical start to 2024October 16 - NFL -
World - The Guardian
United confident Berrada will not be in question if City found guilty of charges
CEO worked at City from 2011 before United move in July No concerns over Jason Wilcox who also worked at City Manchester United are confident there will be no repercussions for the club’s chief ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
35 percent in new survey not confident in accuracy of voting in November
More than a third of voters say they are not confident in voting accuracy heading into the Nov. 5 elections, according to a new survey. The Marquette University poll found a stark divide along ...October 16 -
Business - Inc.
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.October 16 -
Top stories - NBC News
FTC moves to take the frustration out of canceling subscriptions for consumers
The Federal Trade Commission is announcing a finalized rule to make it easier for people to cancel subscriptions and memberships they just don’t want anymore.October 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly
The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.October 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
Lower oil prices are good for consumers — but a bad sign for the global economy
A significant drop in oil prices may offer consumers reason to celebrate, but it also hints at an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second largest economy.October 16 -
Business - Inc.
9 Strategies for Capitalizing on a Derivative Business Opportunity
You don’t need a completely new or disruptive idea to build a successful business.October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Small Business Administration out of disaster relief funds
The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Wells Fargo CEO calls consumers 'extremely resilient'
Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf gave CNBC's Jim Cramer a positive read on the consumer landscape.October 15 -
Top stories - The New York Times
SBA Depletes Disaster Loan Funds After Helene and Milton, Biden Says
Federal officials urged people to keep applying for the loans, which they said they would continue to process while awaiting more funding from Congress, which is not set to reconvene until Nov. 12.October 15 - Joe Biden -
Sports - ABC News
Phillies enter the offseason confident that bulk of roster is good enough to win the World Series
The Philadelphia Phillies’ season of World Series championship expectations ended with a thud against the New York Mets in the NL Division SeriesOctober 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
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.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
4 Crucial Factors for Choosing a Business Partner
Learn how strategic partnerships thrive by ensuring value alignment and a shared vision for long-term success.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
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.October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Western business, the Kremlin and the war
This collection of articles explores the fallout of the war in Ukraine on Western companies operating in RussiaOctober 15 - Russia -
Business - Financial Times
France warns it could block €15.5bn Sanofi consumer health deal
Proposed sale of controlling stake to US private equity group has sparked backlash in countryOctober 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?
What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do?October 14 - Donald Trump -
Business - MarketWatch
Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market
Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...October 14 -
World - The Guardian
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...October 14 - United Kingdom -
Business - Inc.
Here’s What Consumer Power Will Tell Us About the Economy
Corporate earnings reports and retail sales data could offer evidence that the U.S. economy is resilient as inflation ebbs.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Reeves signals business taxes will rise in Budget
Chancellor says companies understand government must make ‘difficult decisions’ to balance booksOctober 14 -
Business - Inc.
Emotionally Intelligent People Know How to Say No With Confidence While Strengthening Their Relationships
If disagreeing with others causes you stress, it’s time to learn more about the Big 5 trait of agreeableness.October 14 -
Business - Inc.
She Weathered Angry Comments and Attacks After a Visit From Kamala Harris. She Still Thinks Entrepreneurs Should Have a Voice in Politics
After Danielle Romanetti, the owner of Fibre Space, hosted Kamala Harris’s visit in 2021, she saw a $30,000 windfall—and a surge in troll attacks. How she suggests dealing with attention, even if ...October 14 -
Business - The New York Times
China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.October 14 - China -
World - Financial Times
Business takes centre stage
Plus, earnings season peaks, Nike’s new boss begins, Tokyo Metro IPO pricing unveiled and Labour woos UK investmentOctober 13 -
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World - The Guardian
England confidence in stark contrast to turmoil of Pakistan for second Test | Simon Burnton
Opprobrium swirls around ever-changing host side but England hope to ride Multan momentum to series win. An already extraordinary Test series continues to surprise, even when no cricket is being ...October 13 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Inside the Business of Running a Haunted House
Most don’t make it past their third year. But the successful ones have figured out a winning formula.October 12