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Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Inheritance tax increases expected in Budget

It is not known how many people are likely to end up paying more under the government's plan.

Roche Increases Dividend on Higher Sales

Roche said it would increase its dividend after its hemophilia injection Hemlibra and multiple sclerosis treatment Ocrevus lifted sales in the first nine months of the year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

IRS Increases Standard Deductions for 2025

Inflation pushes up the deductions to $15,000 for single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately and $30,000 for couples who file jointly.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Growing cost of elder care an increasing burden for families

The growing cost of elder care is putting an increasing burden on American families. NBC News' Christine Romans profiles one American family dealing with the financial and emotional burdens of ...

Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief

The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.

After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023

An annual study of chief executive compensation found average pay dropped nearly 20 percent last year, reflecting a reduction of stock options in their pay packages.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Egypt increases fuel prices by 10% to 17%

Egypt has raised fuel prices by between 10% and 17%, a move likely to impact the cost of both goods and services

World - ABC News - October 18

Why WNBA Scoring Hasn’t Increased Like in the NBA

The WNBA set milestones in countless metrics this season, from total attendance, to social media engagement to TV viewership. One area in which the W didn’t have a banner year, however, is scoring ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Killer's 'unduly lenient' jail sentence increased

John Paul Whitla was previously handed a minimum 15-year prison sentence for killing Nathan Gibson.

How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

Stargazers should prepare themselves for an uptick in aurora borealis -- or northern lights -- activity as the current solar cycle nears its peak.

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Democrats knock McDonald’s over price increases

A group of Democratic senators knocked McDonald’s over its price increases and its “dominant market position” as the largest fast-food chain across the country. In a letter sent to McDonald’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Report shows steady increase in abortions in states with bans

Since the end of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the number of women receiving abortions has increased steadily and consistently in nearly every state that has banned it, according to a new comprehensive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Companies’ earnings reports increase volatility of US stocks

Share prices swing as high valuations and uncertain outlook put investors on edge

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Where interest rates are heading

The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curve

World - Financial Times - October 14

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - Financial Times - October 17

China shows increasing signs of deflation as stimulus skepticism grows

World - Yahoo News - October 13

Finland warns of increasing Ukraine fatigue among distracted west

Also in this newsletter: Meloni hits back against Albania migration hub criticism

World - Financial Times - October 15

CDC reports alarming increase in whooping cough and walking pneumonia among children

Health officials are warning of accelerating cases of whooping cough, particularly among school-aged children. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the rise and how to keep your family healthy this fall.

Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt

In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.

Business - Inc. - October 16

U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza

Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Netanyahu holds emergency meeting on Gaza aid as U.S. ramps up pressure

Some 41% of people in Gaza will face "catastrophic" levels of hunger in the coming months, a global authority on food security warned Thursday.

Jobless claims retreat after last week’s sharp increase

One week after hitting the highest level in more than a year, initial jobless claims retreated by 19,000 to 241,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Posts Revenue Increase But Misses Expectations

The Franco-Italian eyewear group’s revenue rose 4% in the third quarter, helped by sales of smart glasses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

WATCH: How to increase your chances of seeing the northern lights

In the continental U.S., some of the best places to see the northern lights are Michigan's Upper Peninsula and North Dakota.

Abortions Have Increased, Even for Women in States With Rigid Bans, Study Says

A new analysis shows how many women in states with bans are seeking procedures or pills from out-of-state providers.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Blinken Renews Push for Middle East Truce, and U.S. Abortions Increase

Plus, a radical approach to flooding in England.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Norway to increase minimum age limit on social media to 15 to protect children

Prime minister wants young people to be shielded from ‘power of the algorithm’. Norway is to enforce a strict minimum age limit on social media of 15 as the government ramped up its campaign ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

How much has the price of gold increased so far this year?

Gold has been one of the top-performing assets in 2024. Here's how much price growth we've seen so far.

Tesla’s Shares Surge 20% After Strong Earnings and Outlook

The company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter. It expects car sales to rise up to 30 percent next year when it plans to begin selling new models.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

UK to increase military presence in Indo-Pacific to counter China

Keir Starmer to announce expansion in region that will also include business club to increase economic ties. The UK will increase its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific to support ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Carbon emissions of richest 1% increase hunger, poverty and deaths, says Oxfam

Consumption of world’s wealthiest people also making it increasingly difficult to limit global heating to 1.5C. The high carbon emissions of the world’s richest 1% are worsening hunger, poverty and ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters

Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debt

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Meta Earnings Show Revenue Increase, Even as Spending Spree Continues

The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon.

Business - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows

Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growth

Business - Financial Times - 12 hours ago

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