Drop Month Low—see

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

U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months

Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Monday. It is the fourth decline in orders in the past five months.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Declining fertility risks adding pressure on the UK’s public finances and hampering economic growth, warn analysts

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts

Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Bond traders shake off weak jobs report, send 10-year Treasury yield to 4-month high

Long-dated Treasury yields ended at their highest levels since early July on Friday as traders looked past October’s nonfarm-payrolls report, which came in well below expectations.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

How low will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

There are a few events in November that could help push home equity borrowing rates lower, experts say.

Import prices fall for second straight month in September, led by drop in cost of fuel

The U.S. import price index fell 0.4% in September, the Labor Department said Wednesday. This is the second straight monthly decline due to lower fuel prices.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

How much does a $70,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?

A $70,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could become cheaper as rate cuts are issued.

How much does a $125,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?

A HELOC is one of the most affordable financing options available right now. Here's what you can expect to pay each month.

How much does a $200,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates are dropping?

HELOCs come with lower interest rates than many alternatives right now - and they could fall further in November.

UK savings plans overhauled with planned pension tax changes

Advisers race to rethink approach after Rachel Reeves pledges to bring retirement pots under inheritance levy regime

Business - Financial Times - October 31

OpenAI brings online search to ChatGPT

Move takes aim at rivals including Google and Perplexity

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Parents to be hit by ‘nanny tax’ after national insurance changes

Families affected will be worse off by more than £1,000 a year

Business - Financial Times - October 31

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

The malaise that has loomed over the manufacturing sector for the better part of the past two years seems like it will continue, according to one economist.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Sees Stock Drop on Weak China Sales

Weak sales in China at LVMH, the owner of Dior, Tiffany and more, sent a shudder through the luxury sector.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Lucid’s stock takes a dive after EV maker warns of larger losses

Lucid’s stock took a deep dive in early Thursday trading, after the EV maker called for larger-than-expected operational losses and quarterly revenue that would be slightly ahead of forecasts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

‘DJT’ shares see sharpest decline in nearly 7 months with election days away

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group fell more than 22% Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena

Shares of CSX Corp. booked their biggest percentage drop in more than three years after the railroad operator on Wednesday said the fourth quarter would be “more challenging” in the wake of falling ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

BP beats forecasts despite seeing 31% drop in profits, to lowest since COVID-19

BP’s profits were hit by lower oil prices and a slump in its refining margins, caused by a slowdown in demand for products including jet fuel, diesel and gasoline

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

The 27 best new products this month

The best new products this October are the Rhode Barrier Balm, Ninja Crispi, New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 and Shark FlexFusion. Here’s how to shop them.

October was one of the driest months in history

The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Athletics Drop ‘Oakland’ From Their Name

The team has a new designation and will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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.

Report: USMNT's Balogun (shoulder) out 2 months

United States striker Folarin Balogun will be sidelined for about two months with a shoulder injury, a person close to the player told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris is getting ready for her first campaign appearances with Barack and Michelle Obama this month in Georgia and Michigan

A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now

Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Charges Dropped in Case Against Binance Employee Held in Nigeria

Tigran Gambaryan, who was in custody for eight months, has been released so he can receive medical care.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Yin wins in Malaysia for second LPGA title this month

Ruoning Yin shot a 7-under 65 to win the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship in Malaysia by one stroke for her second title this month.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Inquest opens into death of four-month-old boy

The inquest into the death of a four-month-old baby is opened and adjourned.

Jared Goff named NFC offensive player of the month

Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a terrific October and now has been named NFC offensive player of the month.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

O'Brien and Harvey Share NCAA Player of the Month Honors

Casey O'Brien, Caroline Harvey, and Emilia Kyrkkö earned national honors for their October performances in the NCAA.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Kirill Kaprizov Earns NHL's Third Star Of The Month

Kirill Kaprizov's impressive start earns him NHL third star of the month honors.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

What to look for on US election night

Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some time

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Source: Madrid woe as Tchouaméni out for month

Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni will be out of action for a month, a source has told ESPN, after spraining his ankle in the club's 3-1 Champions League defeat to AC Milan.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

De Jong in Netherlands squad after 14 months

Midfielder Frenkie de Jong is back in the Netherlands squad and in line to play his first international in 14 months after being selected on Friday for this month's Nations League matches against ...

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Latest in Drop Month Low—see

Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October

U.S. factory orders tumble in September, for fourth drop in the past five months

Birth rate drops to record low in England and Wales

Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record

Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts

Bond traders shake off weak jobs report, send 10-year Treasury yield to 4-month high

How low will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?

Import prices fall for second straight month in September, led by drop in cost of fuel

How much does a $70,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?

How much does a $125,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates have dropped?

How much does a $200,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates are dropping?

UK savings plans overhauled with planned pension tax changes

OpenAI brings online search to ChatGPT

Parents to be hit by ‘nanny tax’ after national insurance changes

ISM factory index drops, marking 7th straight month below growth threshold

Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Sees Stock Drop on Weak China Sales

Lucid’s stock takes a dive after EV maker warns of larger losses

‘DJT’ shares see sharpest decline in nearly 7 months with election days away

CSX stock sees biggest drop in 3 years after railroad warns of hurricane impact, discloses SEC subpoena

BP beats forecasts despite seeing 31% drop in profits, to lowest since COVID-19

The 27 best new products this month

October was one of the driest months in history

Athletics Drop ‘Oakland’ From Their Name

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

Report: USMNT's Balogun (shoulder) out 2 months

Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan

A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now

Charges Dropped in Case Against Binance Employee Held in Nigeria

Yin wins in Malaysia for second LPGA title this month

Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

Inquest opens into death of four-month-old boy

Jared Goff named NFC offensive player of the month

O'Brien and Harvey Share NCAA Player of the Month Honors

Kirill Kaprizov Earns NHL's Third Star Of The Month

What to look for on US election night

Source: Madrid woe as Tchouaméni out for month

De Jong in Netherlands squad after 14 months

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