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Business - Financial Times
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 302 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The New York Times
Putin Abandons Caution on North Korea in Pursuit of Victory in Ukraine
The invasion of Ukraine has led the Russian leader to jettison cooperation with the West over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal in favor of an ever-deepening military alliance with Pyongyang.11 hours ago - Ukraine -
Top stories - CBS News
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.6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
These Places Have Democracy Watchdogs Bracing for Potential Election Discord
Some counties have a history of refusing to certify election results. Others have tried to disqualify voters or prevent them from casting absentee ballots.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says
The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
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.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Clear link between online posts and violent disorder, says watchdog
Regulator says misinformation spread widely and quickly and the response of big tech was "uneven".2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Calls grow for investigation into Musk election giveaways
Also in today’s newsletter, Trump’s vulgar ramble and Boeing workers to vote on pay deal3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Europe markets watchdog bids to become EU’s version of SEC
Verena Ross calls for more centralised powers in response to appetite for stronger capital markets and investment in bloc3 days ago - Europe -
Business - MarketWatch
These 6 charts suggest investors should proceed with caution as S&P 500 hits 47th record high of 2024
Some say investors are growing too complacent as the bull market shows no signs of slowing down.5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Why U.S. Economic Health Depends on Wealthy Consumers
Affluent Americans are driving retail spending, which could sustain healthy growth for the next year.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Watchdog opens investigation into anti-immigrant posts on Facebook
Oversight Board says parent company Meta has ‘serious questions’ to answer over two posts allowed to remain online. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta must answer “serious questions” about its handling of ...October 17 - Facebook -
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 -
Business - Financial Times
BoE watchdog to signal more rules can be eased to support growth
Sam Woods to rebuff criticism that PRA is not doing enough to boost economy at annual City dinnerOctober 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 -
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 -
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
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 -
World - Financial Times
EU markets watchdog pushes for extra cyber defences in new crypto rules
Esma asks for amendment to tighten regulation with demand for external audits of defences against hackersOctober 16 - European Union -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Rio Tinto's Australian Iron Ore Output Rises, but Miner Cautions on Cost Inflation
The world’s second-biggest miner by value said it produced slightly more iron ore from its Australian operations in the third quarter of 2024 but cautioned on inflation pressures.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 -
Politics - The Hill
USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...October 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 - 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 -
Top stories - CBS News
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."October 15 -
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 -
World - Financial Times
Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data
Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcomeOctober 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 - CNBC
Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates
Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.October 14 - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - NBC News
Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...October 14 - Federal Reserve -
Business - MarketWatch
Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation
A key voter on the Federal Reserve said the surprising strength of the economy suggests the central bank should “proceed with more caution” in cutting U.S. interest rates to make sure inflation ...October 14 - Federal Reserve -
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 -
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 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14