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Chinese yuan to hit record lows as U.S. tariff threat mounts, investment banks forecast
Major investment banks and research firms project offshore yuan to weaken to an average 7.51 per dollar through the end of 2025, the weakest level on record.Business - CNBC - 4 hours ago -
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 -
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 -
Aid Deliveries to Gaza Remain Low Despite U.S. Warning to Israel
The Biden administration gave Israel 30 days to increase the flow of aid, warning that aid shipments into Gaza in September had reached an alarmingly low level.World - The New York 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 -
Halloween forecasts predict record temperatures in parts of the U.S.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Kang makes record donation U.S. women's soccer
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged to donate $30 million to the U.S. Soccer Federation's women's and girls' programs, the USSF announced Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
Kiss chaste: number of high school boys in Japan who have had first kiss falls to record lows
Polls showing downward trend in kissing indicates a move away from ‘real physical sexual activity’ that could affect country’s birthrate, experts say. Just one in five of boys at senior high school ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Corporate bond spreads hit a record low last week — and may be an early sign of a bubble
Investment-grade and high-yield spreads tightened to record levels over Treasurys.Business - MarketWatch - November 19 -
China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption
US officials say probe is part of wider operation to uncover graft in People’s Liberation ArmyBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
The 10 most livable cities in the U.S. where costs are low, incomes are growing and there's plenty to do
If you're looking to live in a U.S. metro area that's both affordable and exciting, consider one of these 10 places.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Record numbers of wealthy Americans are making plans to leave the U.S. after the election
Attorneys and advisors to family offices and high-net-worth families said they're seeing record demand from clients looking for second passports or long-term residencies abroad.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Overnight stock trading hit a record high on the night of the U.S. election
Brokerages that offer overnight and 24-hour trading saw a surge in volume on the night of the U.S. election.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
ETFs see ‘monumental’ flows after U.S. election, shattering previous record
Investors rushed into exchange-funds after Donald Trump won the race to become the 47th president of the U.S., particularly seeking exposure to the country’s stock market.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
October second-warmest, second-driest on record for U.S.: NOAA
October 2024 was both the second-warmest and second-driest October ever recorded in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The 48 contiguous U.S. states ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
U.S. stock market hits record highs with boost from election results and Fed announcement
The Dow and S&P 500 have set new records as post-election optimism and a major Fed announcement drive a market surge. CBS News MoneyWatch's Kelly O'Grady explains what's behind the rise.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Some Charlotte airport workers on strike with record Thanksgiving travel expected across U.S.
AAA is forecasting record-breaking travel numbers for this year's Thanksgiving holiday with 80 million Americans expected to hit the roads and skies. In Charlotte, some airport service workers are ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 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 -
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 -
A Record Number of States Are in Drought
Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.Science - The New York Times - November 5 -
A record Black Friday beckons
Plus, Westminster MPs vote on assisted dying, Ireland goes to the polls and Americans celebrate Thanksgiving DayWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
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 -
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 -
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