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Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.
The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected
The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Trout vs. Harper in October? No Astros title in 2017? What if every World Series was between No. 1 seeds?
The 2024 Fall Classic featured the teams with each league's best record. It doesn't happen often -- but what if it ALWAYS did?Sports - ESPN - November 12 -
Boeing delivers fewest planes since 2020, warns factory restart after strike will take weeks
Boeing handed over 14 airplanes in October and said it will be several weeks before production can fully resume.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
FC Cincinnati's Marco Angulo dies from injuries sustained in October car crash
The 22-year-old Angulo was on loan to Ecuadorian side L.D.U. Quito this season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after Fed's first rate cut
The Federal Reserve began cutting its benchmark rate in September amid cooling inflation.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Consumer prices up 0.2 percent in October, 2.6 percent over past year
Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over the previous 12 months as inflation slowly but surely returns to pre-pandemic norms, according to new Labor Department data released ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
10-, 30-year Treasury yields end at 4-month highs as investors weigh inflation risks
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Wednesday as traders weighed rising expectations for a quarter-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December against the potentially ...Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Israeli police question Netanyahu aide over alleged October 7 call tampering
Probe comes as prime minister is already under pressure over separate investigation into leaks from his officeBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low
Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Japan records a trade deficit in October for a 4th straight month, despite export recovery
Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and rising energy prices kept import costs highWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live
UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Even with October struggles, AL MVP Aaron Judge put up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen
Yes, the Yankees captain underwhelmed in a 14-game postseason sample, but his 2024 was, by OPS+, the best season by a hitter since Barry Bonds in 2004.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
Japan's October headline inflation rate falls, but economists still see BOJ rate hike on the table
Core inflation came in at 2.3%, down from September's 2.4% but higher than the 2.2% that was expected.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Former Taiwan leader was due to visit UK for two days in October, leak shows
Exclusive: letter reveals dates for visit that was planned by Tsai Ing-wen before Foreign Office intervened. Taiwan’s former president Tsai Ing-wen had been due to visit the UK between 16 and 18 ...World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago -
What the polls can’t tell us about America’s election
A torrent of data on the presidential race seems to get us no closer to predicting the result. Is addiction to polling distracting people from the issues at stake?World - Financial Times - October 26 -
Musk’s X to undershoot revenue goals from political advertising
Social media platform has raised a fraction of $100mn target and mainly from Trump and RepublicansWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Europe’s fiscal tug of war
Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovationWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks
Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edgeWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Battle of the billionaires: the mega rich spending to swing the US election
A small number of big spenders are having an outsize effect on fundraising in the 2024 presidential voteWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Russian tensions expose faultlines in South Africa’s unity government
Cyril Ramaphosa angered the ANC’s largest coalition partner by calling Vladimir Putin a ‘valued friend’World - Financial Times - October 27 -
76ers vs. Pacers odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, October 27 best bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for the Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers game on SundaySports - CBS Sports - October 27 -
Warriors vs. Clippers odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, October 27 best bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors game on SundaySports - CBS Sports - October 27 -
Gallerist Atsuko Ninagawa on how to navigate Tokyo’s art scene
A tour of the city’s cultural highlights with the co-founder and director of Art Week TokyoWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Reeves’ Budget measures risk hitting ‘working people’, analysts say
Some businesses will struggle with tax rises alongside a higher minimum wage and new labour lawsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Jazz vs. Kings odds, line, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA picks, October 29 best bets by proven model
SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks and predictions for the Sacramento Kings vs. Utah Jazz game on TuesdaySports - CBS Sports - October 29