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Expect Higher Costs for Your Health Care Benefits Next Year
Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees, industry groups say.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Vodacom Group Earnings Hit by Higher Costs
The mobile phone operator, majority-owned by Vodafone, reported a fall in net profit for the first half of the year as it booked a number of costs in its accounts.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Harris vs. Trump on lowering health care costs
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research — McDonald's E.coli issue worsens {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Harris vs. Trump: lowering health care costs The economy and health ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Continental Posts Higher Profit as Cost Cuts Offset Sales Pressure
The auto supplier reported improved quarterly earnings as cost cuts and strong results at its key divisions mitigated revenue pressures and weakness at its ContiTech unit.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Despite Lowering Toll to $9, Hochul May Find a Higher Political Cost
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s move to revive congestion pricing in New York has energized her Republican opponents, giving them fodder to fight her re-election in 2026.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
China must face ‘higher cost’ for backing Russia in Ukraine, says next EU foreign policy chief
Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s victory in war is ‘a priority for us all’, adding that it is also in the US interest. China should face “a higher cost” for supporting Russia in the war against Ukraine, ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
We're repurchasing shares of a health-care stock that we recently sold much higher
We had trimmed our position shortly after it hit a new all-time high.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
10-year Treasury yield ends at three-month high on expectations for potential sweep by Republicans
Yields on U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels since July and August on Monday, as traders looked ahead toward a week of data on economic growth, inflation and the labor market.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Higher for longer no matter who’s in charge
The reasons we aren’t going back to a cheap money environment are structuralWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Trump: RFK Jr. will work on 'health and women's health'
Former President Trump said Thursday he would have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. work on "health and women's health" and look at the nation's food supply, the latest indication that the former independent ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers
Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be longWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Jobless claims inch higher in latest week
Claims tick up 3,000 to 221,000 after three weeks of declinesBusiness - MarketWatch - November 7 -
What to know about the inflation report.
A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Investors are bracing for higher-for-even-longer interest rates
Friday’s stronger-than-expected economic data, combined with fresh remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, were adding up to a shift in market participants’ thinking about ...Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
On Mysticism: The Experience of Ecstasy review – in the presence of a higher power
Philosopher Simon Critchley’s painstaking attempt to explore transcendent experience provides a fascinating overview of Christianity’s great outliers. I sometimes think of mysticism – the name we ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
The valuation warning for Costco and other higher-rated stocks
When companies approach extreme price levels, gravity loomsWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months
Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Greeks go on general strike demanding higher pay
Ships docked at Greek ports, and railway and bus services were disrupted on Wednesday as workers joined a nationwide strike to demand higher pay.Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Zurich Insurance Targets Higher Earnings Growth
The insurer said it was targeting annual core earnings growth of more than 9% as part of its new three-year plan to 2027, after benefiting from a better-than-anticipated market.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
The 2024 Stakes on Health Care
We explore the presidential candidates’ health policy proposals.Top stories - The New York Times - October 28 -
Pending home sales took an unexpected leap higher last month, but rates have climbed back up
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage was coming down all through August and touched its most recent low of 6.11% on Sept. 11.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Mass deportation could cost billions
Bankrolling mass deportation would be costly. It would also require a lot more manpower.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
The cost of college is quietly going down
The cost of college in the U.S. is going … down? With lower tuition, less student debt and more grant aid, College Board data released last week shows a hopeful future for higher education costs, ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
What are the Medicare premiums and costs in 2025?
Beneficiaries are seeing price hikes across various services next year.Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
An energy efficient home - why is it so difficult?
It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Offshore oil is back. At what cost?
Years after one of the worst spills in history, companies in search of new discoveries are drilling even deeper into the seabedBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Here's how to leverage higher income limits for the 0% capital gains bracket
Bigger earnings limits are coming for the 0% capital gains brackets in 2025. That could offer tax planning opportunities, financial experts say.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Oil prices finish higher for the week as Middle East worries linger
Oil futures climbed Friday, contributing to a gain for the week, with lingering worries over the potential for a wider Middle East conflict helping to put a floor under crude prices.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Phil Lesh Didn’t Hold Songs Down. He Lifted Them Higher.
The Grateful Dead bassist found new melodic byways through every song.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Visa says spending trends are stable, and this time Wall Street agrees
Visa’s CFO expects the “stable and resilient consumer” to keep up such spending trends into the company’s new fiscal year.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Europe Imposes Higher Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Made in China
The tariffs, some as high as 45 percent, are intended to protect Europe’s automotive sector, but they could escalate a trade war with China.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
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 - October 30 -
Sunak accuses Reeves of breaking election promises on tax
Tory leader says Labour chancellor is ‘fiddling the fiscal rules’ in her first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Capital gains tax calculator: how are you affected?
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an immediate increase in her first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Airbus, With Eye on U.S. Race, Says It Will Be Ready for Higher Tariffs
The giant European airplane maker’s chief executive said it would pass along any higher charges to its customers.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut
The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Oil prices end higher as risk of Iranian strike on Israel grows
Oil futures finished higher on Thursday, contributing to a gain for the month, as traders weighed the growing risk of an Iranian attack on Israel that would further fuel tensions in the oil-rich ...Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout
Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ featuresBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
AI demand drives growth and higher spending at Amazon’s cloud business
Ecommerce company’s shares rise as it also gives an upbeat forecast for the holiday quarterBusiness - Financial Times - October 31