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Why investors are sticking with cash as bond yields climb on election jitters
The Federal Reserve likely needs to cut rates to less than 1% to spur notable outflows, or longer-term Treasury yields need to dramatically rise from current levels, says portfolio managerBusiness - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Wall Street slumps as rates climb, and more negativity on the iPhone 16 emerges
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Record-setting teen climber says Sherpas should be leading climbs
A Sherpa teenager who’s won mountaineering celebrity as the youngest person ever to summit the world’s 14 highest peaks called for Sherpas to be recognized as athletes and expedition leaders as ...Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Record-setting teen climber says Sherpas should be leading climbs
A Sherpa teenager who’s won mountaineering celebrity as the youngest person ever to summit the world’s 14 highest peaks called for Sherpas to be recognized as athletes and expedition leaders as ...World - ABC News - 5 days ago -
‘DJT’ stock climbs again after Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group are up 7% in premarket trades.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Price tags for Trump, Harris agendas climb in new analysis
The projected price tags for former President Trump's and Vice President Harris’s proposals have climbed in a new analysis, though Trump’s agenda is still estimated to cost roughly twice as much as ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
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.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
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 ...Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
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?Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
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 countryBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
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.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
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 membershipsTech - ABC News - October 16 -
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.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
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, ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
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 GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
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Supreme Court won't hear challenge to Consumer Product Safety Commission
The dispute raised separation of powers concerns arising from the president's ability to remove members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Supreme Court turns away challenge to consumer safety agency’s structure
The Supreme Court announced Monday it won’t take up a case that could have delivered another blow to federal agencies. Two conservative groups sought to challenge the structure of the Consumer ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
What consumers should know about buying used electric vehicles
Used EVs are some of the most budget friendly cars on the market. Consumer Reports expert Brian Vines breaks down the pros and cons of used electric vehicles, and what consumers should look for ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
US consumers cut back on spirits as cost of living pressures bite
Drinkers who splashed out during pandemic pull back from vodka, rum and Scotch whiskyBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Job Protections at U.S. Consumer Watchdog
The conservative court declined to take a case that could have led to the weakening of limits on a president’s power to fire some federal agency leaders.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Heineken Sales Miss Forecasts as Consumers Shy Away From Beer
The Dutch brewer posted sales below analysts’ expectations in the third quarter as the group grappled with challenging consumer and industry trends in some markets, particularly the Americas and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Lobbying World: Consumer Brands Association taps next president and CEO
The Consumer Brands Association has selected Melissa Hockstad as the organization’s new president and CEO effective Jan. 6, 2025. Hockstad joins from the American Cleaning Institute, where she has ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels
Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl's are expecting sales to fall this year, but they remain a top choice among consumers, indicating they must move quickly to not fall out of favor.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Court of Appeal sides with UK consumers over ‘secret’ car loan commissions
Close Brothers shares plummet after landmark ruling that puts sector at risk of redressBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple
Government decision to block sale of latest iPhone is far from disastrous for tech groupWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts
A new report says many phone companies are not doing enough to protect people from robocalls and texts. A consumer watchdog group says more than half of them have not fulfilled all of the ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending
Consumer confidence soared in October, signaling that Americans may continue to open their wallets.Top stories - CBS News - 10 hours ago -
US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending
Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust healthBusiness - Financial Times - 3 hours ago -
DoorDash keeps investing in expansion, as more consumers use platform in third quarter
DoorDash Inc. on Wednesday reported third-quarter results and a fourth-quarter demand outlook that topped expectations, as the company continues to invest in expansion and improving service.Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago -
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 SeriesSports - ABC News - October 15 -
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 2024Sports - CBS Sports - October 16 -
NFL football pool, pick'em, office pool, confidence picks: Select the Commanders in Week 7, 2024
SportsLine's advanced computer model locked in the top NFL office pool picks for Week 7 of the 2024 NFL scheduleSports - CBS Sports - October 20
