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Here’s where the jobs are for October 2024 – in one chart

The jobs report for October came in much weaker than expected, and employment growth across different industries painted a mixed picture for the U.S. economy.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms Economists were bracing for a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Flood-hit Spain drenched by wettest October on record

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

The Most-Downloaded PS5 Games Of October 2024

Sony has revealed the most-downloaded PS5 games of October 2024, and while some of the entries aren't surprising, it is encouraging to see several new releases top the charts. Call of Duty: Black ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

NY sportsbooks rake in record $2.3B in October

New York sportsbooks accepted $2.3 billion in bets in October, a new monthly record for any state.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Small Business Uncertainty Spiked Again in October

Business owners are feeling extremely uncertain. But that doesn’t mean they’re losing hope for the future, according to a new report.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

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 - Yesterday

Inflation ticks up slightly in October, report shows

A new report shows a slight increase in inflation for the month of October, up to 2.6% compared to 2.4% in September. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy.

Here's the inflation breakdown for October 2024 — in one chart

Consumers saw price relief at the gas pump and grocery store. But housing inflation and other categories, such as car insurance, are trouble spots.

Business - CNBC - 23 hours ago

Wholesale prices rose 0.2% in October, in line with expectations

The producer price index was expected to increase 0.2% in October, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

Business - CNBC - 2 hours ago

Re-assessing the October 2022 market crisis (vibes-based edition)

Seems legit

World - Financial Times - October 16

Xbox Partner Preview October 2024: All The Biggest Announcements And Games

While 2024 is almost over, it looks like Xbox still has some big news to share before the start of a new year. The Xbox Partner Preview showcase is now live, and like previous events, this is a ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 17

Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack

Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Yahya Sinwar: Hamas leader described as architect of 7 October attack

Head of militant group in Gaza spent 23 years in Israeli jails, before being released in prisoner swap in 2011. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in surprise encounter with Israeli forces ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Israel says it killed Hamas leader and October 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar

World - Yahoo News - October 17

The 23 Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (October 2024)

Wolfs, Fancy Dance, and The Last of the Sea Women are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Apple TV+ this month.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Phoenix ends 21-day streak of record October heat

Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico have had unseasonably warm fall temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above average. The heat in Phoenix has been particularly extreme.

The Hamas and Hezbollah leaders killed by Israel since 7 October attack

Death of Yahya Sinwar is latest in a series of killings since the beginning of the latest war in Gaza. Middle East crisis – live updates Israel on Thursday confirmed the death of the Hamas ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

October 2024 KRX Growth Stocks With High Insider Confidence

Despite recent fluctuations, the South Korean stock market has shown resilience, with the KOSPI index hovering just below the 2,610-point mark amid mixed performances across sectors. In this ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Maher: October surprise wont 'save us' from second Trump term

With Election Day just shy of two weeks away, comedian and TV personality Bill Maher urged Democrats on Friday to stop waiting for an "October surprise." "Democrats need to stop thinking an October ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

The 50 Best Shows on Disney+ Right Now (October 2024)

Agatha All Along, The Simpsons, and Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Tech - Wired - October 22

Eurozone activity contracts again in October, S&P PMI surveys suggest

The eurozone’s economy looks set to weaken further, with activity contracting for a second-straight month, as policymakers at the European Central Bank consider whether to accelerate interest-rate ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

The 65 Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now (October 2024)

Inside Out 2, Venom, and Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Disney+ this month.

Tech - Wired - October 24

Why several U.S. cities are seeing record-high October temps

In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking ...

The 23 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (October 2024)

No Time to Die, Killer Heat, and American Fiction are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.

Tech - Wired - October 26

Personality, passion, performance: Shohei Ohtani unlocking his best self in October

In his first postseason, Ohtani has shed his stoic persona and revealed an authenticity that has only elevated his stardom.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Israeli President Herzog apologizes to relatives of October 7 victims

World - Yahoo News - October 27

Halloween week heat across the country will shatter October records

The final few days of October will feature roughly 100 new daily record highs as the thermometer soars to summerlike levels Monday through Thursday.

The Memo: Trump campaign struggles to contain Puerto Rico October surprise

The Trump campaign is struggling to contain an October surprise of its own making, just one week from Election Day. A racist remark by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, one of many warm-up speakers for ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

‘DJT’ stock’s tripling in October is adding $4 billion to Trump’s coffers

The value of Trump’s stake in Trump Media has increased by about $4 billion in October, as investors are betting heavily that he’ll win next week’s presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

U.S. consumer confidence surges in October to highest level in nine months

The U.S. consumer-confidence index surged to 108.7 in October from a revised 99.2 reading in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. This is highest level of confidence since January.