Economic Discontent Extends

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Germany’s top economic panel gripped by strife amid internal lawsuit

Council of Economic Experts is grappling with dispute with one member over how to address potential conflicts of interest

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

How the 'vibecession,' global economic uncertainty are influencing investors this election year

More than 60 countries held or will hold national elections in 2024. Here's the Principal Financial Group CEO's take on investors' response.

Business - CNBC - 23 hours ago

Five economic areas the incoming US president needs to tackle

New administration must find a way to maintain growth while repositioning the economy

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

German automotive SMEs face economic challenges amid pessimistic outlook

World - Yahoo News - 5 hours ago

Europe praises Trump's victory amid wider fears of an impending economic nightmare

European leaders are congratulating Donald Trump for his victory, while sources add the outcome is not as shocking as when he clinched victory in 2016.

Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago

Britain's Fearnley extends winning streak to 13 matches

Britain's Jacob Fearnley extends his winning streak to 13 matches as he beats Corentin Moutet at the Stockholm Open.

Phillies extend manager Thomson through 2026

Rob Thomson, who guided the Phillies to a 95-67 record and their first NL East title since 2011, had his contract extended through the 2026 season.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Lions extend McNeill for 4 years; $55M guaranteed

The Lions and DT Alim McNeill agreed to a four-year extension worth $97 million, including $55 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Verstappen wins US sprint to extend title lead

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen extends his championship lead over McLaren’s Lando Norris to 54 points by winning the US Grand Prix sprint.

Warriors extend Moody on 3-year, $39M deal

Warriors guard Moses Moody has agreed to a three-year, $39 million extension and is in line for a bigger role this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

Warriors don't extend Kuminga before deadline

The Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga did not reach a new deal ahead of Monday's deadline for rookie contract extensions.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

China and the Vatican agree to extend an agreement on appointing bishops

The Chinese government says it has agreed with the Vatican to extend a provisional agreement on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China for four more years

World - ABC News - October 22

Nike Extends NBA, WNBA Outfitting Partnership

The extension comes at a critical time. The company earlier this month withdrew its full-year guidance and postponed its first investor day in seven years.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Vatican and China Extend Agreement on Catholic Bishops

Critics argue the pact legitimizes China’s control over church affairs, while defenders say it helps support Catholics faithful to the Vatican in the Communist country.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Sources: Wolves extend Gobert for 3 years, $110M

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has reached a three-year, $110 million contract extension, sources told ESPN on Tuesday night.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Lufthansa extends suspension of flights to Beirut, Tehran into 2025

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Boeing Machinists Reject Contract, Extending Strike

The machinists’ union members voted against a new labor deal and will the extend six-week strike.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee

The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.

Reese, Reebok extend deal; signature shoe in '26

Sky star Angel Reese will become the sixth active player with a signature shoe deal, coming in 2026, after reaching a multiyear endorsement extension with Reebok.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Rangers extend Lafrenière after breakout season

The New York Rangers signed winger Alexis Lafrenière, the No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL draft, to a seven-year contract extension Friday.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

James and Davis help Lakers extend winning start

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for 63 points as the LA Lakers come from behind to beat the Sacramento Kings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

How Election Coverage Extends Beyond Politics

Nearly every team at The Times has some hand in election coverage. Journalists from the Styles, Culture, Business and National desks shared how they’re tackling the moment.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Buttler extends England deal by one year to 2026

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler adds a year to his central contract, signing until the autumn of 2026.

Giants' loss to Bengals extends their winless streak at MetLife Stadium

The New York Giants are giving new meaning to the phrase "there is no place like home.”

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Wilson edges Wales to victory over Montenegro to extend Bellamy run

Four games, five goals, two wins, two draws, two clean sheets. Craig Bellamy’s Wales vision is anything but painting by numbers but the hard facts offer plenty of promise. Harry Wilson’s third goal ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Extended interview: Parents speak out about son’s murder in Hamas captivity

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s son Hersh Goldberg-Polin was murdered in Hamas captivity after being taken hostage during the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. The parents sat down with NBC ...

Nvidia, AMD shares extend drops as investors get spooked — but should they be?

An ASML warning about the health of the semiconductor market is one factor weighing on AI chip stocks Tuesday — but one analyst says Nvidia investors shouldn’t be worried.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Lawmakers calls for extending telemedicine flexibilities, object to proposed DEA rule

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate are calling for COVID-era flexibilities on telemedicine services to be extended to ensure access to "necessary and life-saving ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row

Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS

Spirit Airlines extends debt refinancing deadline hours before expiration

Spirit Airlines on Friday again extended a deadline with its credit card processor to renegotiate more than $1 billion in debt.

Business - CNBC - October 18

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