Weaken August Contract

Argentina's economic activity contracts less than expected in August

World - Yahoo News - October 23

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

EPA officially cancels products containing pesticide pulled from the market in August

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday announced the formal cancellation of a pesticide linked to fetal damage three months after issuing an emergency order to pull it from the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

American evangelicals’ faith in Trump shows signs of weakening

Democrats are trying to win over white churchgoers who have tired of the ex-president’s behaviour

World - Financial Times - October 22

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

Has Hezbollah Been Weakened by Israel’s Recent Attacks?

Despite losing leaders and weapons stockpiles, the militant group remains resilient, experts say.

World - The New York Times - October 25

The dark last days of Donald Trump’s campaign

If the Republican loses, it will reflect his reluctance to appeal to the centre. But if he wins, he will feel emboldened to implement a radical agenda

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

With Trump in power, the dollar is likely to rally but then weaken

Over the incoming president’s second term, the risks of crises may unwind the greenback’s strength

World - Financial Times - 18 hours ago

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

U.S. business inventories expand for fifth straight month in August, bolstering economic outlook

Business inventories rose 0.3% for the second straight month and for the fifth straight month overall in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Sharp stock selloff in early August might be preview of coming events, IMF warns

Investor sentiment appears rosy, even in the face of elevated uncertainty, over the U.S. presidential election and wars around the world, the IMF said

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Movie Review: The Washington family tells a ghost story in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson’

An heirloom piano takes on immense significance for one family in 1936 Pittsburgh in August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.”

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Trump would not weaken the dollar, says adviser Scott Bessent

Potential Treasury secretary also insists former president’s threats of large tariffs are bargaining positions

Business - Financial Times - October 13

‘China is not Cuba’s sugar daddy’: ties between communist nations weaken

Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with Beijing

World - Financial Times - October 13

U.S. supports Israel's 'limited' campaign in Lebanon in hopes of a weakened Hezbollah

President Joe Biden’s administration is signaling that it supports Israel’s operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.

Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter Tuesday warning that some of the reforms being pushed by Senate conservatives would only weaken the next Senate Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Hamas "dramatically weakened" after Sinwar death, White House says

White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said Friday that Hamas is in a "dramatically weakened position" following the killing of its leader Yahya Sinwar. His death has ...

Oscar weakens to tropical storm after hitting Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane

Hurricane Oscar made landfall Sunday evening on the northern coast of east Cuba before it weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across the island, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

Boeing Strike Extended After Union Workers Reject New Contract

The vote, hours after Boeing reported a $6.1 billion loss, will extend a nearly six-week-long strike at factories where the company makes its best-selling commercial plane.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

White House calls Hamas significantly weakened after Israel kills Yahya Sinwar

U.S. officials are hoping Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar will lead to some kind of diplomatic settlement for the war in Gaza and the release of the hostages still held by Hamas. CBS ...

Oscar has weakened to a tropical storm after making landfall in eastern Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane

World - ABC News - October 20

Ukraine's deep strikes on ammo depots and weapons factories across Russia aim to weaken its war machine

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut

The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Unions Defy Their Leadership With More 'No' Votes on Contracts

Fed up with inflation and seizing a moment of labor power, workers at Boeing, AT&T and Southwest reject deals negotiated by union bosses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 13

SAG-AFTRA To Resume Video Game Contract Negotiations

Three months after going on strike over concerns over video games' AI voice work, SAG-AFTRA is heading back to the negotiating table with the companies that signed on to the Interactive Media ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Luis Suárez confirms Inter Miami contract talks

Luis Suárez confirmed on Friday he is currently engaged in contract negotiations with Inter Miami over a possible extension.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

5 Provisions in China’s Panda Contracts With U.S. Zoos

Normally confidential contracts show that U.S. zoos are accepting increasingly strict terms governing panda cams and public statements.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS

Letter deliverers have been working without a contract since May 2023.

Former Wild Defenseman Released From KHL Contract

The former Wild defender was just released from his contract in the KHL.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Van Dijk confirms Liverpool contract talks

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has said he has "no idea" if he will remain at the club next season.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

Why Moody's contract extension is a win for Warriors

Moses Moody's contract extension with the Golden State Warriors could be a short- and long-term win for the organization.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Sources: Grizz, Jackson to revisit contract talks

Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies will wait until the next offseason to discuss an extension, sources told ESPN. Jackson, who has two years left on his contract, was Defensive Player of ...

Sports - ESPN - October 21

What a new labor contract could mean for Boeing

About 33,000 striking Boeing workers were voting Wednesday on whether to ratify a new contract with the embattled aircraft manufacturing giant. The four-year deal comes with a 35% pay hike, as well ...

Boeing factory workers reject latest contract offer

Vote deals blow to new chief executive’s plan to stabilise business