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MarketWatch - Business
Leading index for U.S. economy falls for sixth straight month, signaling slower growth ahead
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy sank 0.2% in August, the privately run Conference Board said Thursday. That is the sixth straight monthly decline.2 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record
The median price of an existing home sold in August was $416,700, up 3.1% from August 2023.3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Genetic samples suggest Covid’s market origins
A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals.3 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
August home sales drop more than expected, as prices set a new record
Sales of previously owned homes fell 2.5% in August from July, to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 3.86 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Jobless claims fall to lowest level since May
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level since mid-May.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Bank of England presses pause on rate cuts, highlights 'gradual approach'
The decision to hold comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its own monetary easing with an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut.4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Federal Reserve enacts first rate cut since 2020
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, more than expected. It's the first rate cut since the pandemic in 2020, and the largest cut since the 2008 financial ...19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ESPN - Sports
Chiefs say Hunt has 'grown up' since '18 release
Kareem Hunt, who was released by the Chiefs in 2018 after a video surfaced of him shoving and kicking a woman, has since "grown up," coach Andy Reid said.21 hours ago - NFL -
ABC News - World
Haiti creates a provisional electoral council to prepare for the first elections since 2016
Haiti’s government has created a provisional electoral council21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Michelle Bowman becomes first Fed governor to dissent since 2005
Michelle Bowman, a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, became the first Fed official since 2005 to vote against the central bank’s interest rate decision when she dissented Wednesday against the ...22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Teamsters union skips endorsement in presidential race for first time since 1996
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters will not issue an endorsement in the presidential election for the first time since 1996, and for only the second time since 1960. Teamsters General ...23 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continentsYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economyYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
August inflation data takes BoE September rate cut off the table
Core and services inflation ticked up, though the overall direction of travel remains positiveYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Sports
A Small-Market Team Is Setting an Example for M.L.B.
The Royals are on the brink of the postseason because they wanted to get better quickly. It’s refreshing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Trump praises Secret Service in first event since thwarted assassination plot
Former president talks up tariffs in Flint, Michigan, and warns attendees of dangers of nuclear ‘obliteration’ . Trump held his first campaign event on Tuesday since the thwarted assassination ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump makes first campaign appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Trump supporters said they feel safe attending his campaign rally in Michigan.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Catherine returns to royal duties for first time since end of cancer treatment
Princess of Wales was listed in the Court Circular after a meeting about early years development of children. The Princess of Wales has been listed in the official record of royal events for the ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Here are the 20 most popular businesses on Yelp since it started
Yelp, which is marking its 20th anniversary, says its reviewers' most popular places range from eateries to cultural institutions.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump campaigning in Michigan in first public appearance since apparent assassination attempt
Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail in Michigan Tuesday for his first public event since Sunday's apparent assassination attempt. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Corporate M&A activity expected to rise for the first time since 2021: EY
Artificial intelligence and lower interest rates will boost deals of $100 million or more after drops in 2023 and 2022, EY says.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump to hold first campaign event since new assassination threat
Former President Trump will return to the campaign trail on Tuesday for the first time since the Secret Service engaged an alleged would-be-assassin along the perimeter of his Florida golf club ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Trump and Harris had 'cordial' call following apparent assassination attempt
Trump to hold first public event since apparent assassination attempt2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Venezuela accused of "most violent" repression since disputed election
Venezuela's government has intensified use of the "harshest and most violent" tools of repression in the wake of a disputed election, U.N. experts say.2 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks2 days ago