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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.

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Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

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U.S. Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in October, as Fed Considers Rate Cut

Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Inflation ticks up for first time since March

The Consumer Price Index in October rose 2.6% year-over-year, the Labor Department reported Wednesday, a higher rate than September's 2.4%. The uptick means the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is ...

China reports third-quarter GDP growth of 4.6%, slightly beating expectations

Beijing has faced public scrutiny over its ability to meet its own annual growth target of "around 5%."

Business - CNBC - October 18

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World - The Guardian - October 22

Election forecaster moves Nebraska Senate race slightly toward independent challenger

An election forecaster moved Nebraska’s contentious Senate race slightly toward Sen. Deb Fischer’s (R) challenger, Independent candidate Dan Osborn. Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted the Senate contest ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

What is kava? The peppery-tasting, slightly intoxicating drink enjoyed by King Charles

King Charles sipped on kava on his visit to Samoa this week while an Australian politician paid a high price for downing too much in Micronesia. Kava, the traditional Pacific drink, was served to ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

2-year Treasury yield sees biggest monthly rise since February 2023

Treasury yields finished little changed on Thursday after a closely followed inflation reading, but booked solid monthly increases.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Construction spending ticks up to four-month high in September

Construction spending rose 0.1% in September, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Jobless rate ticks higher in October for white Americans, bucking the broader trend

The unemployment rate for white workers crept higher in October, running counter to the overall trend.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Mortgage delinquencies ticked up in September for the 4th month in a row

Rising interest rates and hurricane-related pressures are driving an increase in late mortgage payments, Intercontinental Exchange says.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

U.S. dollar jumps as Donald Trump recaptures the White House

The U.S. currency's gains extended as former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. presidential election.

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Inflation rises slightly as economy reacts to interest rate cuts

New data shows inflation rose slightly as the Federal Reserve navigates interest rate cuts following signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more.

Inflation Rose Slightly in October, But Two-Year Downward Trend Remains

Higher prices on rent, used cars and air fares contributed to a statistical bump in the Labor Department’s measures of inflation, which most affect consumers.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Ulta Beauty shares tick higher, even as company sees 'headwinds' in beauty industry

Retailer Ulta Beauty did not provide guidance for next fiscal year and said it expects near-term challenges to continue.

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Bird flu cases in people quietly tick up, with dozens reported across 6 states

Four new cases of bird flu were detected in farmworkers in Washington state this week. Human infections have cropping in six states as the virus spreads among farm animals.

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China new home prices grow slightly faster in Oct, private survey shows

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AP Top 25 poll: Ohio State ticks up to No. 3, Clemson plummets in college football rankings

A chaotic weekend filled with upsets created plenty of movement in Sunday's poll

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Lucid slightly tops Wall Street's third-quarter expectations amid widening losses

The company's net loss for the third quarter widened to $992.5 million compared to a loss of $630.9 million a year earlier.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Inflation ticked up as voters cast ballots, but price growth for many basics holds steady

Price growth ticked higher in October as voters began casting ballots in a presidential election in which economic concerns played a big role.

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