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Global food prices reach highest level in 18 months

Increases signal grocery price pressures likely to rise further over the coming quarters

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

U.S. budget deficit in fiscal 2024 swells to third-highest level on record

The federal budget deficit for fiscal 2024 was $1.8 trillion, up 8% from a year ago, as the government’s spending continued to swamp revenue.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

The elusive number keeping Treasury yields at their highest levels in 3 months

In the world of fixed income, there’s one number that can’t easily be pinned down, but which appears to be a contributing factor keeping long-dated Treasury yields at their highest levels in three ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in

New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

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.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Mortgage rates rise to highest level since July due to these 3 reasons

Mortgage applications fell 0.1% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Nvidia’s stock hits new high as it reaches this milestone level

Nvidia powered to a $3.5 trillion market cap, which only Apple had ever previously hit.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August

Mortgage interest rates rose last week for the third straight week, hitting the highest level since August.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Bitcoin hits highest level since July, boosting other coins and crypto-related stocks

The price of bitcoin neared $68,400 on Wednesday, its highest since July, sparking a rally in other cryptocurrencies and related equities.

Business - CNBC - October 17

Trump’s improving election odds have powered bitcoin to its highest level since July

Bitcoin was posting further gains on Wednesday, reaching as high as $68,390 — its loftiest level since July 29.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

10-year Treasury yield slips from highest level since July after housing starts drop

Long-dated Treasury yields slipped from their highest levels in more than two months on Friday but ended the week little changed, after data showed new-home construction dipped in September.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

10-year Treasury yield briefly tops 4.25%, hits highest level since late July

The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose again Wednesday as traders digested the latest comments from Fed officials on the trajectory of interest rate cuts.

Business - CNBC - October 23

US unemployment applications fall; continuing claims hit highest level since 2021

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the total number of those collecting benefits rose to its highest level in almost three years

Bruins still have ways to go to reach Panthers' level after latest loss

The Panthers are the gold standard in the NHL right now, and the Bruins have a lot of work to do to reach that level before the playoffs.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series tickets have reached Taylor Swift level prices

Resale prices for the World Series between the Dodgers and New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium have soared, with prices climbing over $1,000 per ticket.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Tuberculosis infections highest on record: WHO

Global tuberculosis cases reached an all-time high in 2023, with nearly 11 million people estimated to have become sick with the disease last year. According to the World Health Organization's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Billions of levelling-up cash in limbo

Towns and cities call on the Labour government to deliver the funds promised for vital regeneration.

Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting

Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

EU races to prepare for a Trump win

Bloc seeks to bolster aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia and trade policy in case Republican is re-elected

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss, says Reeves's deputy

Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.

Harris works to reach young voters

As Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign spends tens of millions of dollars across social media to reach young voters, Harris campaigned in Wisconsin Thursday, trying to convince college students ...

Walmart reaches opioid shareholder settlement

Walmart reached a proposed settlement agreement about its distribution of prescribed opioids on Friday according to Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. This settlement includes three ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Boulter and Draper reach quarter-finals

British number ones Katie Boulter and Jack Draper each reach another quarter-final as both look to finish their career-best seasons strongly.

Countries that have cashed in on their top-level domain names

Anguilla is raking in extra unexpected revenue from registration fees for its

Tech - ABC News - October 15

Holiday Sales Growth Expected to Normalize to Prepandemic Levels

Despite shoppers’ election-year concerns and worries about the economy, retail executives predict sales to increase as much as 3.5 percent over last year’s holiday season.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Whooping cough is at a decade-high level in US

U.S. health officials say whooping cough is at its highest level in a decade for this time of year

Health - ABC News - October 17

At a Pennsylvania Rally, Trump Descends to New Levels of Vulgarity

The G.O.P. nominee repeated crude insults, and his supporters relished each moment. But the display could alienate swing voters.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Norris says he's 'not quite at Verstappen's level'

Lando Norris says he is "not quite at the level" of title rival Max Verstappen when it comes to race-craft.

Why are climate battles being waged at the state level?

Greenhouse gases aren’t confined by borders.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Test is 'still level', says England spinner Ahmed

England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed says the third and deciding Test in Pakistan is "still level" despite the tourists losing three wickets late on the second day.

How to Build a Magnetic Culture for Entry-Level Talent

In the current labor market, a good workplace culture can attract and retain talent for your organization.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Sabres Rising Star Is Hitting Brand New Level

This Sabres young defender is well on his way to having a breakout season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May

Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Unemployment Applications Rose, But Layoff Levels Are Low

The four-week average of claims fell by 9,750 to 227,250.

Business - Inc. - 12 hours ago

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