Growth Stalls 12,000

Job growth stalls at 12,000 in October after hurricanes upend Southeast

The U.S. added 12,000 jobs and the jobless rate stayed flat at 4.1 percent in October, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department, upending a string of strong economic data leading ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

U.S. Job Growth Stalls in Days Before Vote

Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, with hiring hit by strikes and storms. The unemployment rate was steady, at 4.1 percent, in the last major report before an election in which the economy is ...

Business - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Saudi Arabia’s Push Into Tennis Stalls

Months of discussions between Saudi sports leaders and tennis executives have led to almost no progress on a potential tournament in the country.

Sports - The New York Times - October 16

China to boost lending for stalled property projects to $560bn

Beijing is trying to restore confidence in economy amid prolonged real estate slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Brambles Reaffirms Guidance Despite Stalling U.S. Volumes

The pallet maker said it affirmed guidance despite lower September-quarter demand from existing U.S. customers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch

Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.

Business - Inc. - 6 hours ago

Where is the growth in Reeves' 'Budget for growth'?

Labour's first Budget in 14 years had a lot to say about growth, but forecasts paint a mixed picture.

A Top Chess Player Is Disqualified After a Phone Is Found in a Bathroom Stall

Kirill Shevchenko, a grandmaster who represents Romania, has been accused of getting assistance from a computer in the middle of games.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Apple Headset Stalls, Struggles to Attract Killer Apps in First Year

Many of the most successful virtual-reality software developers haven’t built apps for the Vision Pro headset, leading some users to opt out.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

"Mornings Memory": Zack Hample's journey to catching over 12,000 baseballs

In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit Steve Hartman's 2006 profile on Zack Hample, who had collected nearly 3,000 baseballs. He's caught over 12,000 since then, including some historic hits.

Apple’s Sales in China Are Stalling. What Will It Sacrifice to Turn Things Around?

With iPhone sales down and Apple Intelligence banned, Apple looks ready to compromise.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Alphabet’s stock has stalled. Can earnings serve as a catalyst?

Alphabet will report results on Tuesday afternoon.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election

Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, falling 0.1% compared with the previous week.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

US adds only 12,000 jobs in October in final report before election

Average monthly job gains in 2024 had been about 200,000, but new figures affected by Boeing strike and hurricanes. The US added just 12,000 jobs in October, the last snapshot of the employment ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate stays at 4.1%

The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs during October, significantly less than expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb ...

US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market

October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US election

Business - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

LOOK: Ravens' Tyler Linderbaum has one of the worst snaps you'll ever see to stall drive vs. Commanders

What was Linderbaum doing?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 13

Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests

Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal, as officials say a limited cease-fire has been discussed

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel needs to pursue an “enduring strategic success” in Gaza after its tactical victories against Hamas

World - ABC News - October 23

U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, impacted by hurricanes, Boeing strike

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 100,000 in October, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago

U.S. added just 12,000 jobs in October, reflecting impact of strikes and 2 devastating hurricanes

The U.S. added just 12,000 jobs last month, a figure economists say was impacted by two hurricanes and a strike.

US economy added only 12,000 jobs in October in shock pre-election drop – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as non-farm payrolls numbers deliver economic surprise days before presidential election. Oil prices have risen by 2% after ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

UK wage growth falls to 4.9%

Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easing

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Netflix Shares Rise on Subscriber Growth

The popular streaming platform forecast higher customer sign-up rates for December as its ad-supported service drew new viewers.

Business - Inc. - October 18

Do Hair Growth Supplements Work?

Online, videos abound of people saying the supplements make hair thicker, healthier and shinier. Do they really?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

IMF raises 2025 growth forecast

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story IMF sounds death knell over inflation, raises 2025 outlook International Monetary ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

WPP Returns to Growth, Beating Expectations

WPP reported a surprise rise in organic revenue for the third quarter, returning to growth after declines in previous quarters, as it benefited from higher spending among its bigger clients and a ...