U.s Consumer Confidence

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

Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day

The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Consumer confidence surges ahead of election

American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

UK consumer and business confidence weaken ahead of Budget

Indices hit lowest levels this year as Britons ‘hold their breath’ for tax rises on October 30

Business - Financial Times - October 24

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - October 25

UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live

People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK. Budget will reverse huge cuts in UK’s public investment, Reeves confirms Fewer ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower

Consumers grew more optimistic heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multiyear lows.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Consumer confidence surges to record high ahead of Election Day

During the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, consumer confidence has surged to the highest level in three years, but inflation remains a major concern for families. NBC’s Christine ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Norwegian Cruise Line seeing strong demand, as consumers show ‘health and confidence’

Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock rallies toward a three-year high after an “impressive” quarterly performance and amid continued “robust” demand.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again

From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Consumer sentiment hits 6-month high as Republicans grow confident in Trump win

Growing confidence among Republicans in a victory for Donald Trump helped push a survey of consumer sentiment to a six-month high less than two weeks before the U.S. presidential election.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Healthy Returns: AstraZeneca expands U.S. investment plan on confidence in economy

AstraZeneca said it is doubling down on its investment in its U.S. business. Meanwhile, General Catalyst has agreed to purchase Summa Health for $485 million.

Business - CNBC - November 13

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending

Consumer confidence soared in October, signaling that Americans may continue to open their wallets.

The US consumer is fine (but no better)

Aggregates conceal a lot

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

"Kindness 101" explores self-confidence

Steve Hartman and his children continue their "Kindness 101" series with a lesson on self-confidence. They meet a Super Bowl champion who shares how his greatest achievement happened off the field.

Cowboys: Confidence is still there with QB Rush

The Cowboys said they have confidence in backup quarterback Cooper Rush, who went 4-1 as a starter in place of an injured Dak Prescott in 2022.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Trump’s campaign exudes confidence as it enters the homestretch

Former President Trump and his team are entering the final stretch of the White House campaign with confidence he is on the precipice of winning a second term. Public polls show Trump in a stronger ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Trump makes an unconventional swerve outside of battleground states in final week

Former President Donald Trump is swerving off the battleground map this week to host rallies in New Mexico and Virginia.

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Trump is confident on election’s eve: 'It’s ours to lose’

Former President Trump thinks it’s his election to lose as voters go to the polls to elect a new president. If he’s right, he’ll make history, becoming the first former president to lose office and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Netflix Reports 65 Million Streams for Tyson-Paul Boxing Match

The match between Tyson and Paul premiered on Netflix Friday night.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Chinese, U.S. Leaders Agree AI Cannot Control Nuclear Arms

Human beings need to make decisions over the use of nuclear weapons, Biden and Xi suggest.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Cloudflare’s CTO Thinks Too Many Websites Hate Their Users

Those annoying puzzles websites make you solve are one of the worst things about the internet.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

What Trump Trade? The Stock Market Is Back to Pre-Election Levels

The November rally has reversed course with major indexes responding to an uncertain Fed outlook.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

How to Build a Website Without Coding Skills

We spoke to several business owners and experts about building websites with co-code and low-code platforms.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Nvidia’s Blackwell AI Chips in Focus as Sales Growth Slows

The advanced chip maker announces quarterly results this week, as reports suggest its newest chips may overheat in powerful AI servers.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

5 Ways Boosting Your Emotional Intelligence Can Make You a Better Leader

Raising your emotional intelligence can improve leadership effectiveness, team dynamics, and organizational culture.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Union Workers Continue Picketing Vegas Hotel With No Talks Planned

The walkout at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas enters its fourth day as employees demand pay and benefits similar to those rewarded by rival operators earlier this year.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Trump’s Tariff Plan Prompts European Fears on Growth Rates

Leaders at the European Central Bank worry that trade barriers will curb EU economic progress more than they will push up Euro zone inflation.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

How to Refresh Your Brand With Purpose and Precision

To successfully rebrand for the future, follow these six tips.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Ravens 'haven't lost any confidence' in Tucker

On Monday, following Baltimore's 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers the day before, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said there are no plans to bring in competition for veteran kicker Justin Tucker, ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

With DOGE, Elon Musk Wants to Bring His Brutal Managerial Style to the Federal Government. But He Doesn’t Own It. Yet

Running the government like a corporation isn’t a new idea. It also doesn’t work.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Target Just Made Some Big Changes to Santa Claus, and These 2 Words Mattered Most

The campaign started this week, and it’s called “Kris From Target.”

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Why You Should Stop Saying ‘Good Luck’ Starting Today, Backed by Behavioral Science

Wishing people luck is encouraging, and well-intentioned, but it also implicitly sets the wrong tone.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Barbara Corcoran Pointed Out 1 Clear Sign to Spot Someone With Good Leadership Skills

‘Shark Tank’ star Barbara Corcoran says ‘confidence is overrated.’ You need something else to succeed.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers

Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Carlsberg Misses Sales Expectations on Weak Consumer Backdrop

The Copenhagen-based brewer didn’t meet revenue and sales volumes expectations due to a poor performance in China and other countries, but reiterated its full-year guidance.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Consumers are anxious ahead of the election. Corporate America is feeling it

Like it or not, there’s an election on Tuesday. Voters are stressed. And to at least a small degree, so are corporations.

Business - MarketWatch - November 3

The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive | Francine Prose

I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy. US election 2024 – live news updates US ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Clashes, confusion and secrecy consume the Harris campaign's finances

If Kamala Harris' campaign was known for anything, it was its blockbuster fundraising.

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