Why People Think Inflation Is Worse Than It Is
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UK inflation falls to 2.5% in December
The slower rate means inflation is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.BBC News - 13m -
Why Visa’s stock could be a better play than Mastercard’s this year
Visa’s more U.S.-focused business looks like an asset, according to Seaport Research.MarketWatch - 12h -
Is the recent uptick in inflation cresting? Wholesale prices posts smaller-than expected increase.
Wholesale prices in the U.S. rose modestly in December in a reprieve from a string of elevated inflation in the final months of 2024 that have likely put off any further reductions soon in interest ...MarketWatch - 17h -
India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts
The full year inflation forecast for the RBI's 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is projected at 4.8%.CNBC - 1d -
For fear of finding something worse: Trump and the end of the global rules-based order
The impending second presidency of Donald Trump is a challenge to the framework of global politics and diplomacy that it may not survive.The Hill - 2d -
California fires weather forecast: More than 8M people are in critical fire risk zone
More than 8 million people are in the critical fire risk zone.ABC News - 2d -
Is US inflation set to rise further?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
Why this fund manager is fighting higher inflation with dividend stocks
These high-quality, dividend-paying stocks in 3 sectors stand to benefit from rising prices.MarketWatch - 3d -
Why deporting undocumented workers will stoke inflation and sink Social Security
Inflation, which appears to be settling at about 2.5% annually, could jump to 4.5%.MarketWatch - 3d -
Why Trump’s tariffs may bring worse-than-expected price hikes to consumer electronics
As CES winds down in Las Vegas, one cloud hanging over the desert not often mentioned in all the coverage of newly unveiled gadgets was a prediction by the show’s host of how much prices for ...MarketWatch - 3d -
‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises
Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – ...The Guardian - 3d -
More than 100,000 people displaced in eastern Congo since the start of the year, UN says
Yahoo News - 4d -
Los Angeles Wildfires Will Make a Serious Housing Shortage Worse
With so many people displaced and looking for rentals, the region’s housing options could grow even scarcer and more expensive.The New York Times - 4d -
American Primeval review – this samey Western is far less clever than it thinks it is
Like all modern takes on frontier life, this drama focuses on its brutish nature. We’ve seen it all before – even if it is a gripping yarn. American Primeval opens in Utah Territory, 1857. “Wild ...The Guardian - 6d -
Fed braces for Trump inflation bump
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...The Hill - 6d -
Mark Cuban: I'd rather own bitcoin than gold if something bad happens to the economy—'I think it has more value'
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says bitcoin can function as a store of value and a currency in case of economic turmoil. It even has some advantages over gold.CNBC - 6d -
N.B.A. Greats Think He’s a Genius. Why Don’t More People Know Who He Is?
In a sport full of copycats, a former math teacher has become a college basketball coach unlike any other.The New York Times - 6d -
Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?
Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.BBC News - 6d -
Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.MarketWatch - 6d -
The Spin | ‘Deep, minging, unpleasant’: cricket’s flooding problem is getting worse
ECB has been in touch with 27 clubs so far this storm season as the climate crisis bites. What can game do to stay afloat?. The water started flowing into the New Road practice area at about 4pm on ...The Guardian - 6d -
Traffic has gotten way worse in these US cities, report finds
You're not imagining it. Traffic congestion worsened last year in just about every American city studied by navigation and GPS company TomTom.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
The UN says more than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year as gangs rampage
Officials say more than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violenceABC News - Jan. 7 -
Why HELOCs are cheaper than home equity loans now
Both allow you to borrow against your home's equity, but HELOCs offer measurable savings in today's market.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
German inflation rises more than expected to 2.9% in December
German inflation jumped to a higher-than-expected 2.9% in December, German statistics office Destatis said Monday.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Germany to release inflation estimate for 2024
Yahoo News - Jan. 6 -
Why did so many people jump to criticise Blake Lively? The answer isn’t complicated
A man can do anything but if a woman does an inch of wrong, people want to watch her burn. Before filing a legal complaint and lawsuit against co-star and director Justin Baldoni – and an ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Intel's Problems Are Even Worse Than You've Heard
There is fresh evidence the once-mighty innovator is losing market share in more areasThe Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Why a home equity loan could be better than a HELOC this January
There's a strong case to be made for choosing a home equity loan over a HELOC this month. Here's what to consider.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Here's why one of our favorite industrial stocks is up more than 3% Friday
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
More than 2,200 people died in Mediterranean in 2024, UN finds
Figure includes hundreds of children, who make up one in five migrants trying to reach Europe fleeing war and poverty. More than 2,200 people either died or went missing in the Mediterranean while ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea
An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Battle for NFC's No. 1 seed: Three reasons why Vikings are a stronger Super Bowl contender than Lions
The Vikings may have a stronger Super Bowl case entering the Week 18 showdown with the LionsCBS Sports - Jan. 3 -
Hiring Is Broken. And Not in the Way You Think
As hiring ramps up in 2025, managers and job seekers alike face a hopeless clusterf***k.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
A Year Ago, Tennis Was Broken. The Dysfunction Has Gotten Worse.
As the new season begins, the players, the tours and the Grand Slams are on a collision course.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Why teams should go for two to win rather than kick extra point to tie more often
The Falcons and Broncos suffered costly overtime losses in Week 17 after opting to kick game-tying extra pointsCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
What Bob Dylan Experts Think of “A Complete Unknown”
The writer Lucy Sante and the podcast host Ian Grant, both Bob Dylan experts, dissect the director James Mangold’s biopic starring Timothée Chalamet.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Why law enforcement thinks New Orleans truck attacker may have had help
The FBI says the driver is not believed to be "solely responsible" for the early New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd and Nicole Sganga have more.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Things have to get worse to get better
Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute troubleFinancial Times - Jan. 1
