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US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll

Consumer companies such as Party City hit by persistent inflation and weak spending
Financial Times - 5h
Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC

Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...
CBS News - 9h
How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses

New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive–or help them by easing up on traffic.
Inc. - 13h
Ryan Seacrest spins ratings gold as new host of 'Wheel of Fortune'

Replacing a game show host isn't easy. But ratings are up for 'Wheel of Fortune' after Pat Sajak's departure.
Los Angeles Times - 23h
US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll

Consumer companies such as Party City hit by persistent inflation and weak spending
Financial Times - 5h
Palantir has this rare distinction as Morgan Stanley says stock price is too high

Morgan Stanley assigned a new analyst to cover hot artificial intelligence stock Palantir Technologies, and the Wall Street firm joined the ranks forecasting worse times ahead for the stock.
MarketWatch - 8h
Stocks appear ‘rate sensitive once again’ as bond yields press higher

Rising interest rates in the bond market seems to be weighing on stocks, as investors wait for an upcoming U.S. jobs report and for Wall Street banks to kick off corporate earnings season.
MarketWatch - 10h
New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again

Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.
The New York Times - 10h
HELOC interest rate pros and cons to know for 2025

A HELOC interest rate comes with some significant pros and cons in today's evolving economic climate.
CBS News - 12h
Analysts embrace ServiceTitan’s market-share potential in parade of buy ratings

The software maker for blue-collar businesses, which recently went public, draws “buy” or “overweight” ratings from at least six analysts.
MarketWatch - 14h
Congestion pricing begins in New York City

New York City's first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan has gone into effect. CBS News reporter Elijah Westbrook has more.
CBS News - 17h
7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025

Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.
CBS News - 19h
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Financial Times - 20h
German inflation rate climbs to 2.6% in December

Yahoo News - 20h
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.
BBC News - 22h
Edwards nets career-high 53 in loss to Pistons

The Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Timberwolves on Saturday night.
ESPN - 1d
Congestion pricing is a New York idea.

A Columbia University economist, William Vickrey, proposed charging varying tolls for roads and subways in the 1950s.
The New York Times - 1d
Congestion Pricing Shows the Future of the Democratic Party

A model for how to deliver for voters without getting stuck in a traffic jam — political or otherwise.
The New York Times - 2d
Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil

The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
CBS News - 2d
ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn

Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’
Financial Times - 2d
N.Y.C. Congestion Pricing Begins on Sunday

After twists and turns, a contentious plan meant to reduce traffic and pay for transit improvements is scheduled to take effect at midnight Sunday.
The New York Times - 2d
US homebuilder shares slide on fears of higher rates and Trump tariffs

Threat of rising costs brings post-pandemic rally to a halt
Financial Times - 2d
Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?

The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.
MarketWatch - 2d
Experts say high food prices are here to stay. Here's why

Some experts say there's really nothing the government can do about high food prices.
CNBC - 2d
Stocks will struggle under Trump if this rate keeps going higher

U.S. debt concerns and higher Treasury yields may be stumbling blocks for stocks in 2025.
MarketWatch - 2d
Why Coffee Prices Are Soaring (Again)

Wholesale coffee prices are trading near a 50-year high because of shortages related to extreme weather and increased global demand.
The New York Times - 3d
How much will a $10,000 CD earn at today's lower rates?

CD returns on a $10,000 deposit have dropped, but they're not insignificant. Here's how much savers can still earn.
CBS News - 3d
Hospital flu cases rising at 'very concerning' rate, NHS England warns

The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.
BBC News - 3d
Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds

New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.
CBS News - 3d
WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings

On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...
Los Angeles Times - 3d
Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?

The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.
CBS News - 4d
Real estate trends for 2025: Regional sales, interest rates, more

From home sales ramping up in the South to when mortgage interest rates could come down, NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans shares everything to know before buying a home in 2025.
NBC News - 4d
House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide

Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.
BBC News - 5d
New Jersey Asks Judge to Delay Congestion Pricing Plan

The state had sued to stop New York’s plan to charge motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest roadways. Late Tuesday night, lawyers requested a temporary restraining order.
The New York Times - 5d
Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate

The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problems
Financial Times - 5d
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come

The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.
BBC News - 6d

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