Firstft Economists Expect

EV batteries may last much longer than expected: Study

The shelf-life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries may be as much as 40 percent greater than previously assumed, a new study has found. Stanford University scientists uncovered this possibility by ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

China’s Critical Minerals Embargo Is Even Tougher Than Expected

Beijing ordered companies around the world not to allow critical minerals mined in China to reach the U.S., while deepening its efforts to replace imports with domestic products.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

FirstFT: Rebels assert control after Assad regime collapse

Also in this newsletter, Omnicom and Interpublic in talks to merge and why Washington law firms are expanding their tariff advice

Financial Times - Dec. 9

Down by the sea: poverty brings Blackpool life expectancy to UK low

Resort town struggles with squalid housing, poor nutrition for children and now, statistics show, earlier deaths. It is a league table that no one wants to top. For the first time in 20 years, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Britain’s Flawed Jobs Reports Leave Economists ‘Second-Guessing’

Officials are grappling with an incomplete picture of Britain’s labor market as the national statistics agency strains to improve data quality.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists

Housing has been an expensive necessity, whether you're buying or renting. Here are five things to pay attention to in 2025, experts say.

CNBC - Dec. 8

Sources: Southern Miss expected to hire Marshall coach Charles Huff

Huff was in the last year of a four-year deal with the Thundering Herd.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Report: Giants expected to be ‘significant players' for Sasaki

The San Francisco Giants reportedly are expected to be "significant players" for coveted international amateur pitcher Roki Sasaki.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Amorim forced to Man Utd 'manage expectations'

Ruben Amorim has said he is having to "manage expectations" after suffering his first defeat as Manchester United head coach.

ESPN - Dec. 6

U.S. adds 227K jobs in November, beating expectations

Friday morning's jobs report from the Labor Department shows the U.S. beat expectations and added 227,000 jobs in November while unemployment ticked up slightly to 4.2%. CBS News MoneyWatch ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Dec. 6

FirstFT: US equity funds record $140bn of inflows after Trump’s election win

Also in this newsletter, South Korea’s ruling party warns president could impose martial law again and the FT’s most influential women of 2024

Financial Times - Dec. 6

A rebound is expected after the previous month’s disruptions.

The resolution of the Boeing strike, and recovery from storms in the Southeast, are predicted to produce a gain in monthly payroll data.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

U.S. economy poised to dominate for the next 20 years — at the cost of growing inequality, economist says

U.S. economic dominance over other countries is poised to surge in the next 20 years due to its widening lead in technology and science, but at the expense of growing inequality at home.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman has ankle surgery, is expected to be ready for spring training

Freeman won World Series MVP while hampered with the ankle injury

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

What Can You Expect From Incoming SBA Chief Kelly Loeffler?

Assuming Loeffler’s nomination is confirmed by the Senate, many challenges await her at the Small Business Administration’s mast.

Inc. - Dec. 5

There's an important jobs report coming Friday. Here's what to expect

The jobs report due out Friday could provide a clearer picture of where the labor market is headed.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Jaylen expects to hear from NBA after throat-slash dunk celebration

Jaylen Brown admitted he got "caught up in the moment" after throwing down a massive dunk on Isaiah Stewart in Celtics-Pistons.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

UK businesses expect lower margins and higher prices after Budget

Survey finds 54% of companies plan to raise prices in 2025 after national insurance increase

Financial Times - Dec. 5

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support

Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pick

Financial Times - Dec. 5

GOP greets DOGE with excitement but expects 'friction'

Capitol Hill Republicans are clamoring to get in on the "DOGE" action after President-elect Trump put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of his administration’s “Department of Government ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

How 20 big U.S. stocks are expected to rank as ‘cash machines’ in 2025

Among the Magnificent Seven, Alphabet is expected to have the highest free cash flow yield.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Lululemon’s Stock Has Rebounded. What to Expect From Earnings.

Investors are looking for evidence that the company’s product strategy and holiday momentum can drive a sustained recovery.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.

With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the tariffs that President-elect Trump had been promising.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Trump picks economist Faulkender for No. 2 position at Treasury

President-elect Trump announced economist Michael Faulkender as his pick for deputy secretary of the Treasury on Wednesday, the second-highest ranking position at the department. If confirmed, ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Ranking expected head coaching jobs based strictly on who's the QB

Suffice to say the Jets and Giants' jobs aren't attractive with no QB of the future on either roster. But even the Cowboys' job has a red flag with Dak's bloated contract.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

EU Defense Spending Expected to Hit $342.6 Billion in Boon to Arms Makers

European Union countries are expected to increase their combined defense spending this year, which is likely to boost sales among arms contractors.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Expect the Next N.F.L. Draft to Be Polarizing. Except for One Player.

Travis Hunter can succeed as a wide receiver or as a cornerback at the pro level, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

What to Expect at Today’s DealBook Summit: Full Speaker Lineup

Sam Altman, Jerome Powell, Jeff Bezos, Bill Clinton, the podcaster Alex Cooper, Ken Griffin, Prince Harry, and Serena Williams are among the big names speaking.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, ADP says

Companies added 146,000 jobs on the month, below the downwardly revised 184,000 in October and less than the Dow Jones estimate for 163,000.

CNBC - Dec. 4

GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring

General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.

NBC News - Dec. 4

JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected

JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

FirstFT: South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol faces calls to resign after failed martial law order

Also in this newsletter, France’s Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote, and Bank of England governor hints at rate cut

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Rio Tinto Expects Pilbara Iron-Ore Shipments to Be Roughly Flat in 2025

The world’s second-biggest miner by value, expects annual iron ore shipments from its Australian operations to be little changed in 2025.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Thailand's prime minister expects fishermen seized by Myanmar to be repatriated soon

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra says her government is negotiating with neighboring Myanmar for the return of four fishermen captured by Myanmar’s navy for trespassing

ABC News - Dec. 3

FirstFT: Critics see chance to close US accounting regulator

Also in this newsletter, Nato’s new chief warns of ‘dire threat’ of a bad Ukraine peace deal and China hits back against chip sanctions

Financial Times - Dec. 3

‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?

The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel. Spoilers ahead Despite more than a year ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

Americans expected to spend $13 billion total on Cyber Monday deals

Consumers are focusing on finding deals on Cyber Monday and American spending is expected to rise compared to 2023. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down the spending trends for 2024.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set new records

Cyber Monday could mark the biggest day in sales for e-commerce this year. CBS News' Nancy Chen is tracking the consumer news as the holiday shopping season begins.

CBS News - Dec. 2

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