Unemployment Benefits Inch

Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows

Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.

Unemployment Applications Rose, But Layoff Levels Are Low

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

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in UK

U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.

Business - CNBC - October 15

U.S. unemployment rate to stay low in 2025, top forecaster says

U.S. economic growth should moderate in 2025 but remain relatively strong, and the unemployment rate will look a little better, Harvard economist Karen Dynan said Tuesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment in U.K.

U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K.

U.S. economy adds 12,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate stays at 4.1%

The U.S. economy added 12,000 jobs during October, significantly less than expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb ...

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

Jobless claims inch higher in latest week

Claims tick up 3,000 to 221,000 after three weeks of declines

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

GOP inches closer to retaining House majority

Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Pope highlights benefits of migration

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Apple 24-inch iMac (2024): Specs, Release Date, Price, Features

The desktop computer has been upgraded with the latest M4 chip and USB-C accessories.

Tech - Wired - October 28

10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, inching closer to fight in Ukraine: Pentagon

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to train in Russia with the expectation they’ll be sent to fight in Ukraine within “the next several weeks,” the Pentagon said Monday. “We believe that the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Warriors inch closer to NBA history with 3-point barrage vs. Pelicans

The Golden State Warriors' 3-point barrage against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday inched them closer to NBA history.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Mortgage rates inch up to a 3-month high ahead of Fed meeting

Mortgage applications fell 10.8% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Apple MacBook Pro (16 Inch, 2024) Review: More Power

The M4 Pro CPU pushes the performance envelope. But when the only real competition you have is with yourself, what then?

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

The Unexpected Benefits of Procrastination: A Deeper Dive

The conventional wisdom is that procrastination is something that should be avoided at all costs. I disagree.

Business - Inc. - October 27

Child benefit reform plans scrapped

A planned move to a system where claims are based on household income, rather than an individual's, will not go ahead.

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

Inquiry announced after carers forced to repay benefits

Some carers had to pay back thousands of pounds to the government, pushing them into financial distress.

Is Bone Broth Really Brimming With Health Benefits?

It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

United Way and Paramount to air benefit for hurricane relief

United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global have announced they will host a benefit to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

United Way and Paramount to Air Hurricane Relief Benefit

The program will air on CBS Television and CMT at 8 p.m. ET.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

Labour has confirmed rates will stay the same next year, after several freezes over the past decade.

4 Affordable Benefits That Move the Needle for Employees

Offering good benefits doesn’t need to break the bank.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Mothers challenge government over child benefit cap

A charity supporting the women say the Universal Credit policy is "discriminatory and irrational".

Trump’s victory will benefit Elon Musk and xAI

Now that Musk helped propel Trump to a victory, expect xAI to join in the list of federally approved AI vendors and possibly even preferred AI vendors.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

ALCS, NLCS takeaways: Guardians win thriller over Yankees; Dodgers rout Mets

Here's your one-stop shop after all of MLB's final four teams took the field today.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Air Taxis Inch Closer to 2025 Takeoff After Long-Awaited FAA Rule Passes

The regulator’s specifications for air taxi operation allayed startups’ fears that its newly minted aircraft category created wouldn’t jibe with their designs.

Business - Inc. - October 23

China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime

China will offer the Taliban tariff-free access to its vast construction, energy and consumer sectors, Beijing’s envoy to Afghanistan said on Thursday.

Save $500 On HP's 14-Inch Omen Transcend Gaming Laptop With 2.8K OLED Display At Best Buy

Best Buy is running a massive three-day sale on gaming hardware , and one of the best deals in the bunch will save you $500 on the 14-inch HP Omen Transcend gaming laptop . The particular ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 25

Oil prices edge down to finish at lowest in seven weeks

Oil futures declined on Tuesday, giving up earlier support a day after suffering their largest daily percentage decline in more than two years, with U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March

Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.

Business - CNBC - October 29

At 7 feet, 9 inches, Olivier Rioux is the world's tallest teen and an intriguing basketball project

Florida freshman Olivier Rioux is the world's tallest teenager

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Jonathon Brooks injury update: Panthers RB logs full practice as rookie inches toward NFL debut

Brooks, recovering from a torn ACL, got selected 46th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Early Black Friday Doorbuster - Samsung 75-Inch 4K TV For $550 This Weekend

For a limited time, the 75-inch Samsung Crystal UHD 4K TV is down to just $550, saving you over 25% compared to its usual $750 price tag at Best Buy. This is a great opportunity to upgrade to a ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

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