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Chicago business-activity index drops to five-month low in October
Index falls to 41.6, falling short of 46.8 consensus forecast.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Inside Goldman Sachs’ years-long power struggle over its China venture
A deal with a prominent Chinese banker gave the US group market access, but securing full control cost a lot more than it expectedBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Jobless claims drop to 7-month low as economy plows ahead
he number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level in seven months, reflecting steady growth in the economy and the need for most businesses to remain ...Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Jobless claims slide to 7-month low. Businesses not cutting many jobs.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in the week before the Thanksgiving holiday dipped to a seven-month low in a sign of strength for a steadily expanding U.S. economy.Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago -
Trump victory drives gold to near 2-month lows as investors pile into equities, cryptocurrencies
The recent slide — gold has declined in six of the seven sessions since Trump's victory — follows a series of record-breaking milestones for bullion over the past year.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
New-home construction falls to three-month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders
Construction on new U.S. homes fell 3.1% in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.Business - MarketWatch - November 19 -
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 - November 20 -
US applications for jobless benefits fall to 213,000, remaining near 7-month lows
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week, remaining near seven-month lowsTop stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
No mojitos and no lights: Cuba’s tourism industry fights losing battle
Power cuts and shortages of basic items plague Communist-ruled island’s vital sectorWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Ex-Barclays chief John Varley pulled back into fight to clear bank’s name
Financial Conduct Authority fined lender £50mn over 2008 emergency fundraisingWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Goodbye to low-tax Britain
One does not need to subscribe to hyperbolic Tory rhetoric to recognise that this Budget heralded a major shiftBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
The highs and lows of the ‘Trump trade’
US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but inflation fears hang over bondsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Veteran homelessness drops to record low
Veterans homelessness rates have dropped to a record low since detailed counting began in 2009, the Biden administration announced Monday for Veterans Day. In January of this year, officials ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
The biggest attack on Ukraine in months
Russia targets energy plantsTop stories - BBC News - November 17 -
The Anti-DEI Influencer Waging War on Lowe’s and Ford
From his home in Tennessee, the social media rabble-rouser Robby Starbuck is waging war on “woke” policies at places like Lowe’s and Ford. His timing is impeccable.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Unemployment Applications Rose, But Layoff Levels Are Low
The four-week average of claims fell by 9,750 to 227,250.Business - Inc. - November 8 -
Low and inside: O's will again alter LF dimensions
Seeking a "happier medium," Orioles general manager Mike Elias said the team will adjust its left-field wall again, bringing it closer in and reducing its height.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
'Thompson justifiably angry at low-key finish'
A depressing revamp of the LPGA Tour's season-ending tournament resulted in an inappropriately low-key finish for Lexi Thompson, writes Iain Carter.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
October was one of the driest months in history
The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
These two ‘low tax’ states are getting socked with fast-rising property taxes
Nationally, property taxes in major cities have gone up 30% since 2019, according to a new Redfin analysis.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Rodri’s Ballon d’Or is an act of justice for an unsung category of footballer | Sid Lowe
Real Madrid were angry that Vinícius Júnior missed out but crowning the Spain midfielder marks a shift in thinking. When Rodrigo Hernández was a student, living in a hall of residence and reading ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
How to get a low home equity loan rate this November
There are multiple ways borrowers can secure a low home equity loan interest rate this November. Here are three.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
BP's Profit Hits Four-Year Low on Commodity Market Weakness
BP’s profit tumbled in the third quarter, although less than expected, as weak oil prices and refining margins continue to weigh on the energy sector.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Oil prices end higher on surprise fall in U.S. crude supply, rise in gasoline demand
Oil futures finished higher Wednesday, with official U.S. data showing a surprise decline in crude supplies in the latest week and strength in gasoline demand, prompting prices to post their first ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Employee Happiness Is Bouncing Back After a 4-Year Low
Employees haven’t been feeling optimistic lately, but their hopes seem to be rising in the year’s second half, according to a new report.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Goldman Sachs managing director makes the case for a modified low-volatility ETF
Laurene Azoulay describes an indexing approach that enables U.S. investors to broaden their global exposure with a low-volatility stock-selection strategy that encompasses three other factors.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Shell Earnings Beat Views as Gas Trading Offsets Low Oil Prices
Shell’s earnings topped market views thanks to its gas and upstream divisions, partly offsetting low oil prices and weak refining margins that have hit energy majors’ results over the third quarter.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
C.J. Stroud's struggles continue as Texans fall to resurgent Jets
The Texans had an ugly night offensively while Aaron Rodgers and the Jets came alive in the second half.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Low-volatility ETFs lose favour as investors jump to buffered peers
Despite poor returns in recent years, analysts say people could be missing out on their long-term investment potentialWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
Bond traders shake off weak jobs report, send 10-year Treasury yield to 4-month high
Long-dated Treasury yields ended at their highest levels since early July on Friday as traders looked past October’s nonfarm-payrolls report, which came in well below expectations.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
How low will home equity loan interest rates drop in November?
There are a few events in November that could help push home equity borrowing rates lower, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Trump's low-key campaign manager seen as chief of staff frontrunner
Susie Wiles, the president-elect’s unassuming co-campaign chief, is seen as the frontrunner to become Trump's White House chief of staff.Politics - NBC News - November 7 -
HMRC investigations into serious tax fraud and avoidance hit six-year low
UK revenue authority says its teams are focusing their work on the highest-impact casesBusiness - Financial Times - November 10