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Inside Italy’s banking M&A boom — and why Wall Street is watching
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Exactly how to retire at 45, 50, 55 or 60 years old: This is how much you need to have saved in your pension at every age
Many of us dream of retiring early and living a life of Saturdays, free to spend more time doing the things we enjoy with our family and friends.

Ed Miliband's trade ban is in response to controversial settlement that risks killing off any hope of a two-state solution for Palestine
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis declared yesterday's decision as 'truly a dark day for British Jews' at a time when they have never been more vulnerable.

US says Iranian tankers ‘destroyed’ after missile attacks on American warship
Tit-for-tat violence surges again in region, with tankers struck by the US in the Gulf of Oman, and reprisal attacks by Iran on a US base in JordanThe US military on Tuesday said it “destroyed” multiple Iranian tankers, after Iran attempted to strike a US navy warship with ba

Bank of England’s tricky balancing act in dealing with global bond shock | Letter
Complicated trade-offs raise the issue of whether the government needs to change its relationship to the Bank of England, says Prof Costas MilasYour editorial (The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note, 1 September) implicitly suggests that the glo

How to check if your HMRC pension refund letter is genuine – or a scam
Thousands of lower earners who saved into workplace pensions could be eligible for about £70

Energy prices could soar even higher, Bank of England boss admits in cost of living warning
Andrew Bailey told MPs that energy prices ‘could be higher still’ as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues

Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.

UK’s third highest taxpayer ditches UK for Greece amid tax rise fears
The billionaire founder of Rokos Capital Management paid £330m to the Treasury last year

What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans
Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?

Martin Lewis explains how to avoid Ofgem energy price rise
The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023

‘Trust deficit’: Why India’s economic data has sparked a furore
India’s statistical system once commanded respect, and its data on economic and social indicators was considered rigorous – that appears to have eroded• Don’t get This is India delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThere isn’t much that we Indians agree on these days. GD

'I performed on stage to get my first job' - the firms turning recruitment into competitions
Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?

Tesco, Greggs and M&S among big name chains in target to hire 100K youngsters struggling to find jobs
A host of large retailers have signed up to a scheme to offer up to four week experience for Neets - with aim to create permanent roles for young people who are struggling to find jobs

UK to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements

Geography teacher banned from classroom after accidentally revealing search history
James Hindson was looking for a YouTube clip on global trade when his search history was displayed to pupils during a geography lesson

Healey refuses to rule out tax rises as he warns Britain is paying the ‘Truss penalty’ on debt
John Healey insisted UK economy is ‘turning a corner’ in first major speech as chancellor

Painful, unconvincing and boring: welcome to John Healey’s late show | John Crace
Chancellor has the look of a man born to announce the UK is under nuclear attackMeet the new chancellor. Same as the old chancellor. Although, on reflection, that might be a little hard on Rachel Reeves. At least Rachel had given the job some thought before she got it. She had ha

UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east
Average property cost £298,468 in August, down by 0.4% year on year amid higher interest rates, says LloydsUK house prices have fallen for the first time in almost three years, as prospective buyers were squeezed by higher mortgage rates, geopolitical uncertainty and stretched a

Stacey Solomon gives fans a tour of the top floor of her new family home as she shares quirky items left behind by the old tenants - after revealing she won't be showing the outside of the house following 'privacy issues'
Stacey Solomon promised to take her fans along with her as she renovates and decorates her new family home.

Canceled Lululemon founder files for divorce after 20 years with no prenup in place and a BILLION-DOLLAR FORTUNE suddenly up for grabs
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, 71, is divorcing from his wife and business partner Shannon 'Summer' Wilson, 52, after 20 years of marriage.

Vogue Williams shares sweet name of newborn son after revealing they had decided against calling him Elvis at the last minute
Vogue Williams has shared the sweet name of her and Spencer Matthews' newborn son after she previously revealed they changed their minds at the last minute.

Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns
John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.

The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam
About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.

John Healey vows 'next chapter of Britain's growth story' with new £150million fund for North
John Healey has vowed the 'next chapter of Britain’s growth story will be written in more places across the country' as he looks ahead to next month's crucial Budget

‘I want to see wealth creation’ John Healey to say as he tries to reassure nervous markets over economy
Chancellor expected to face pressure over tax after Andy Burnham failed to rule out possible rises in October’s Budget

The US now has access to more than half Australia’s military bases – could it drag the country unwillingly into war?
Exclusive: US-controlled weapons corporations and forces have control or access to more than 100 facilities across the continent, which some analysts describe as a ‘colonisation’ of Australia’s military. Find a map of them hereUS military presence in Australia, mapped – v

Prediction markets have become America’s new national pastime | Dave Schilling
My parents’ generation may have been on to something when they railed against gambling. If only George Santos had listenedIf only George Santos and Bill Simmons had my parents, they wouldn’t be facing down a hailstorm of condemnation for circumventing the basic rules and regu

Green Party deputy whose policy is to 'abolish landlords' is a landlord
Mothin Ali, a Leeds city councillor, has served as co-deputy leader of Zack Polanski's party in England and Wales since last September.

LORD ASHCROFT: For now, Burnham has steadied the ship, but a reckoning is coming. When it does, his rivals must be ready to strike
For many years, Britain paid less to borrow money than most other major countries. Now we pay more.

US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
The US says it hit three Iranian oil tankers, while Iran says it targeted three US-linked ships.

Drone attack blamed on guerrillas kills at least three soldiers in Colombia
Officials accuse National Liberation Army of launching strike followed by clash inside military compoundAn attack involving explosives dropped from drones followed by a clash inside a military compound in north-eastern Colombia has killed at least three soldiers and wounded four,

John Healey vows to back Britain and get the economy firing again
EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of a major speech tomorrow, John Healey set out his vision of delivering growth that the public can feel in their pocket and see in the nation’s high streets

Nigel Farage tells BBC he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks filmed undercover
The Reform leader also told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that his family are "begging" him to leave his job.

September 2026 benefit and pension payment dates plus cost of living support
All the essential cost of living information whether claiming benefits or not

Reform promises to increase tax-free personal allowance to £15,000
The party says the tax cut will be paid for by reducing public spending by £80bn.

'Nigel on the ropes' and 'Tough first budget' says Healey
The majority of the papers on Saturday focus on Reform UK following the party's annual conference.

Chancellor warns of tough Budget as Iran war puts strain on economy
Donald Trump’s war with Iran is hitting ‘inflation, growth and borrowing costs,’ John Healey warns

Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets
The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.

Australia’s housing prices are trending down. See which suburbs have had the biggest falls
Cotality says prices have declined in most capital cities over winter. Search the data to see how they have changed in your areaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s property market is facing a rare price correction, as rising interest rates and

The key decision this September that could send mortgage costs soaring
The MPC will vote on 17 September over whether to raise rates back to 4 per cent

HMRC to review over 100,000 tax bills after complaints of overcharging
The issue has been acknowledged by the UK’s tax authority since 2021

US added 162,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rate holding steady
Number of new jobs being added has been fluctuating, with private companies adding 38,000 jobs in AugustThe US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, an uptick after a sluggish summer for the labor market.The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, still down from its most recent p

Major UK supermarkets recall products over allergy fears
Tesco Finest Caesar & Smoked Bacon Coleslaw and Waitrose Rhubarb Crumble have been recalled over allergy fears

US diesel prices hit an all-time-high
Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

Health-tracking smart ring maker Oura to list on US stock market
Valuation above $11bn expected for firm whose fans include Prince Harry, Jennifer Aniston and Kim KardashianFans of Oura are accustomed to using its trendy smart rings to fastidiously monitor their health but now investors are preparing to track a new metric: its share price.The

Ricky Gervais puts £2.95million Thames-side home up for sale as he plans to wed cancer-hit partner Jane Fallon to avoid paying inheritance tax when one of them dies
The Office star is selling his £2.95m home after revealing he and his partner of 44 years Jane Fallon were finally marrying to avoid a massive inheritance bill when one of them dies.

Missing in action! Army is ordered to suspend training exercises to help save £30million as '600 troops stood down' amid pressure on PM to increase defence spending
A memo sent to commanders said there would be no further large-scale training involving troops of 90 or more in this financial year.

'Do you want to know if it's twins?' ALICE SNAPE was a married 35-year-old when she had an abortion. With supreme candour, she shares the reality of a midlife termination - and what she wants every woman to know
In an alternate timeline of my life, I'm a mother to seven-year-old twins. I think about her sometimes, that woman with two children. I wonder if she's happy.

'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'
Jobseekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.

Volkswagen announces it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
Under-pressure carmaker will shed 15% of workforce and halve its product line in sector’s biggest ever restructureThe car company Volkswagen has announced it will shed 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade after being hit by US tariffs and fierce competition from Chinese rivals

One dead after Tesla strikes pedestrians in car park as four suffer injuries
A car has crashed into pedestrians in a grocery store car park leaving one dead and four hospitalised

Reform UK promises £80bn cuts to public spending
Speaking at the party's conference, economy spokesman Robert Jenrick says Reform will be the "party of fiscal responsibility".

Bank of England chief economist calls for interest rates to be raised
Huw Pill reiterated his concerns about the risks of leaving interest rates unchanged, saying he was uncomfortable with the ‘wait-and-see’ approach of fellow policymakers

Burnham’s Big Economic Choices
How is the global economic picture shaping Andy Burnham’s first budget?

Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.

The US and Venezuela: a century-old relationship drenched in oil
A visual look at how Washington’s relationship with Caracas has gone from cordial to ‘predatory’Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticismNobel laureate Machado: ‘Illegitimate’ Venezuela regime has no right to strike US oil dealWritten

DAN HODGES: Burnham's proud to be a tax and spend socialist - at a time when there's nothing left to tax or spend
Kemi Badenoch could be forgiven for believing she had the perfect strategy to trip up Andy Burnham at their first PMQs clash.

Warning mortgage rates could soar after cost of UK borrowing hit a 28-year high
Yields on 30-year UK bonds, known as gilts, climbed above 5.92 per cent, the highest level since 1998, while 10-year gilt yields rose above 5.29 per cent, the highest since 2008.

Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’
Bank says gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily and the move will allow it to respond more rapidly in a ‘crisis situation’The Dutch central bank says it has moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopol

Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

'Deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position facing UK ahead of crucial budget
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.

B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage
More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.

Mum forced out of Purplebricks job over pregnancy and childcare issues wins £47k in damages
A woman working for estate agency Purplebricks was awarded more than £47,000 by a tribunal after she was forced to quit her job after returning from maternity leave

Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".

Tim Cook handed $47m package for new role as executive chair of Apple
Pay and shares deal nearly matches $58m award to John Ternus, his successor as CEO at the $4.7tn tech companyTim Cook has received a $47m (£35m) pay deal as Apple’s executive chair, a remuneration package that nears the level set for his successor as chief executive.Cook, who

The UK's trade ban with Israeli settlements explained
The government has announced a trade ban between the UK and Israeli settlements: here's what you need to know.

The Global Story
Economist Kenneth Rogoff argues that that the era of dollar dominance may be ending

Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high
Budget carrier says airlines could go bust as it cuts passenger targets to reduce exposure to ‘unhedged winter oil’Ryanair has warned that air fares in Europe will jump next year if the oil price remains high and that some airlines could go bust.The Irish budget carrier has c

Global bond sell-off intensifies as US-Iran tensions stoke inflation fears
UK borrowing costs driven up, adding to challenges facing John Healey as he prepares for first budgetThe global government bond sell-off resumed on Wednesday, driving up the UK’s borrowing costs and exacerbating the challenges facing John Healey as he prepares his first budget.

Sadiq Khan says he's been scammed after London mayor convicted of failing to tax car
London mayor Lord Sadiq Khan has said he is a "victim of a scam" after he was convicted of failing to tax a car "he does not own".

Brewer gives its logo a 'Gen Z' refresh - and is blasted for making a 'pour' decision
The brewery has replaced the image on its historic Landlord, Boltmaker and Golden Best ales as it attempts to be 'relevant to the next generation of drinkers'.

'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites
So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
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China's wholesale inflation tops estimates in August on commodity costs, tech demand as consumer price increases meet forecast
Much of the anticipated pickup reflects a favorable base-effect comparison and higher commodity costs, rather than a genuine strengthening in household demand.

Knicks NBA champ Landry Shamet appears to have a side job — US Open photographer
The Knicks guard seems to have found a new side gig this offseason.

Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
The Dow fell almost 630 points as oil prices rose on Tuesday. Tune in to CNBC Wednesday as David Faber speaks to key leaders at Goldman Sachs's big conference.

Marvell shares have soared 241% in a year. CEO says this is a key reason why
Marvell Technology CEO Matt Murphy said trust has helped fuel the chipmaker's massive run over the past year.

Why the Fed's interest rate call could come down to a few hundredths of a percentage point
As markets vacillate between which way they see policymakers leaning, all eyes will turn to economic reports measuring producer and consumer prices.

Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth CA$27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Duties on Canadian imports of U.S. steel and aluminum products have doubled to 50% as a trade war between Washington and Ottawa intensifies.

The Economic Fallout From a Potential Return to $100 Oil
Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, is spiking again, reviving fears of inflation.

Has the economy gone C-shaped?
A K means the rich and poor are pulling apart. A C supposedly means they're coming back together. We hear the case for both. Which letter you see may depend on what you choose to pay attention to.

Cholesterol drug setback casts doubt over multibillion-dollar race
Novartis’ failure raises the stakes for Amgen and Eli Lilly in the race to turn lower Lp(a) levels into fewer heart attacks and strokes.

Inside Italy’s banking M&A boom — and why Wall Street is watching
Italy has become the center of Europe’s banking consolidation boom, with a wave of takeover bids reshaping the country’s financial sector. This video explains what is driving the dealmaking, how battles for influence over banks including Monte dei Paschi and Mediobanca connec

Nvidia supplier Wistron's shares drop after it announces $1.5 billion global stock sale
Wistron shares fall Tuesday after announcement of $1.5 billion global share sale

Report: Unemployment Rate Among Non-College Grads Reaches One of Lowest Points in Past 23 Years
Younger workers who are not college graduates are seeing one of their lowest unemployment rates in recent history, according to a Burning Glass Institute analysis reported by the Wall Street Journal.
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Gas prices reach Labor Day high amid Iran war
The average price of gas going into this Labor Day weekend reached a record holiday high compared to past years at $4.14 a gallon, according to a national tracking average from AAA. The previous record for Labor Day was $3.82 in 2012. The high price for fuel comes as diesel hit

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in this holiday-shortened trading week
The week will be dominated by inflation data. Plus, Apple's new CEO has his first big test.

'Ah! Rejected, yet again': How this 45-year-old turned his 'demoralizing' job search into a one-man show
After months of fruitlessly searching for a job, Tim Millard decided to turn his calamity into comedy.

A Fed rate hike is coming into view. Here’s what UBS says to own — and avoid
A strong August jobs report boosted Fed rate-hike odds, bringing a range of trading opportunities across assets, says UBS.

Treasurys are losing foreign appeal in a historic capital flow reversal — and here's one trade investors favor instead
U.S. bonds are losing their appeal among overseas investors in what strategists say is a historic capital reversal.

Carlos Alcaraz’s layoff no problem as he steamrolls American star into US Open quarterfinals
Carlos Alcaraz is one step closer to defending his U.S. Open title.

No one more than Geno Smith can be Aaron Glenn’s Jets salvation
When Glenn faces off Sunday against Robert Saleh’s Titans in Nashville and begins the fight to keep his dream job, it will be Geno Smith, more than anyone, who can save him if he needs saving.

Oil Prices Rise Slightly After U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes
Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, was up about 1 percent as trading resumed on Sunday, while the national average price of gas was nearly $4.15 a gallon.

How a booming coastal escape learned to coexist with the ocean’s top predator
Cape Cod's tourism economy surged to nearly $2.8 billion as great white sharks fuel a booming ecotourism industry with charter trips and citizen science.

Sen. John Kennedy: Inflation 'Gutting the Middle Class like a Fish'
Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) said inflation is “gutting the middle class like a fish.” Kennedy said, “Inflation is a big if, and it’s gutting people like a fish. Inflation is pernicious. And we’ve had
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‘Go Get Your Kicks’: The Europeans Obsessed With a U.S. Highway
As Route 66 turns 100, tourists in search of Americana try to keep war, inflation and politics in the rearview.

From ‘mystery vacations’ to hostels, budget travelers get thrifty as prices rise
Despite rising prices and the travel industry focusing on the luxury segment, budget-minded vacationers are still finding ways to get away.

Christie Brinkley shares how she keeps her three adult children coming home
Christie Brinkley reveals how she keeps all three adult children coming home and why losing both parents deepened her devotion to family time.

I'm a nutritionist from Japan: 7 'essential' anti-inflammatory foods that I swear by
Japanese nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares the inflammation-fighting foods that are always in her kitchen.

Farage's Reform UK Party Vows Tax Cuts for 40 Million Britons Within 100 Days If Elected
Reform UK has announced plans to provide thousands of pounds in much-needed tax relief for around 40 million Britons within 100 days in office.
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Goldman Sachs says buy the dip in these five stocks before it's too late
The Wall Street investment bank said this week investors should take advantage of recent declines in several stocks.

Serena, Venus Williams’ US Open doubles journey ends in tiebreaker crusher
It had been four years since Serena and Venus Williams played together in the U.S. Open. They didn’t win the match, but they sure claimed the moment. And the memories. The sisters crammed years’ worth of peak drama into Friday’s family reunion in Flushing. With Serena m

Robust Hiring Reinforces Strength of the U.S. Economy
Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent last month, signs of a stability that contrasted with high inflation weighing on households and markets.

Taiwan Defense Spending Breaks Trillion-Dollar Milestone for First Time
The Taiwanese cabinet on Thursday approved a supplementary defense budget that pushed total defense spending over $1 trillion in New Taiwan (NT) dollars for the first time.
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US economy adds 162,000 jobs in August
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story August jobs report beats expectations The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, soaring past expectations and raising the prospect that the Federal Reserve c
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations. The news could give the Federal Reserve more leeway to raise interest rates later this month to curb stubborn inflation.

2-year yield rises to highest since January 2025 after hot jobs report boosts expectations that the Fed could raise rates
Treasury yields rose as the hot jobs report along with sticky inflation may give the Fed more cover to hike interest rates in September.

Investors zero in on August inflation data in the week ahead after yields spike to levels not seen in years
Next week's inflation data takes on even greater importance for investors as they try to determine where the Federal Reserve could go with interest rates.

Diesel hits record $5.85 a gallon as Iran war drags on
Surging fuel cost puts additional cost pressure on manufacturing and retail.

Diesel hits record high as Ukraine and Iran wars knock out refineries, fueling inflation worries
Higher prices come as Ukraine pounds Russian refineries, forcing Moscow to ban diesel exports.

The Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
Homeowners who make extra payments can save thousands of dollars in interest. But, financial experts say, paying down other debt, with higher interest rates, may be a better option.

The job market in 2035: More nurses, fewer secretaries.
August job numbers far exceed economists' expectations
Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, according to the Labor Department on Friday. Economists had expected the labor market to add about 53,000 jobs.

EU joins U.S. sanctions push on Iran as South Korea weighs Hormuz deployment
The bloc's endorsement came as the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors gathered in Asheville, North Carolina, earlier this week.

Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News after more than a decade; no reason specified
Politically influential financial journalist Maria Bartiromo has departed Fox News Media after more than a decade, the company announced Thursday.

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell reveals how booze helped fuel his legendary 71-point game
Donovan Mitchell revealed on the "Cousins" podcast that a few New Year's drinks preceded his historic 71-point game against the Chicago Bulls.

Benchmark mortgage rate hits highest mark in more than a year
The 30-year mortgage rate reached its highest mark in more than a year Thursday, portending lower purchasing power for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.71 percent this week, up from 6.66 percent a week ago, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Th

Breitbart Business Digest: Welcome to the Hard-Hat Goldilocks Economy
America appears to be building its way to disinflation.
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Man Loses Job After Reportedly Sending Racist Message to WNBA's Dearica Hamby
A man has been fired by his employer after allegedly sending a racist message to WNBA player Dearica Hamby on social media, a report says.
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Trade deficit ticks up
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trade deficit ticks up The U.S. trade deficit grew to $88.6 billion in July, rising to its highest level in more than a year, according to new data from the Comme

Mortgage Rates Hit 6.71%, Their Highest Level Since July 2025
Higher costs for home loans have put a squeeze on the housing market, adding pressure to consumers already struggling with elevated inflation.

Connecticut senator urges Democrats to speak up about fighting corporate power
As Chris Murphy walks the length of his state for the 10th time, he warned that those in his party must tell voters how the economy benefits the ultrarich.

Dutch Central Bank Cuts Gold Reserves in U.S., Citing ‘Geopolitical Unrest’
The Netherlands moved some 90 tons of gold out of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, the second European nation this year to announce it had decreased or eliminated U.S. gold holdings.

Trading the August jobs report: What could affect the number, and how investors may respond
Some economists see one variable that could hold back Friday's jobs report.

The big August jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what to expect for what has been a jobless summer
August nonfarm payrolls are expected to rise by 53,000 as a subdued labor market keeps Fed attention focused on inflation.

U.S. Trade Gap Ballooned in July
The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.

Rate Rise in Play as Fed Officials Await Inflation Data
Christopher J. Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, sounded optimistic about inflation’s trajectory but indicated he would support higher rates if progress does not continue.

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer for one year in Kawhi Leonard salary cap probe
The NBA also fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million and said the team will forfeit five first-round picks, one in each year in drafts starting in 2029.

The world appears to be entering a higher-rate era. Here’s who will pay the price
The bond sell-off is owed to a mix of high government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has reignited inflation concerns, and expectations of higher rates.

Inside India newsletter: India’s economic growth is smashing forecasts, but its biggest stocks aren't feeling the love
India's strong economic growth has surprised every quarter for the last year, but the performance of its key stock benchmarks has been deeply disappointing.

Blue state creates six-figure role for trans inmate services amid budget shortfalls
The Oregon Department of Corrections hired a gender-affirming care coordinator earning up to $115,000 to oversee transgender and nonbinary inmates.

J&J's run to record highs hasn't reached the finish line yet. Here are the key drivers
Jim Cramer agrees with UBS: The rally in Johnson & Johnson shares still has room to run.

Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
The three major averages snapped three-day losing streaks on Wednesday. Tune in to CNBC on Thursday for Antonio Neri, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.

Investors Still on Edge Over War, Debt and Inflation
U.S. and Iranian forces traded attacks again, pushing oil prices higher, stocks lower and making bond investors nervous.

10-year U.S. Treasury yield hits highest level since November 2023
The 10-year Treasury note yield reached a fresh multiyear high on Wednesday as inflation and debt concerns pressured global government borrowing costs.

The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected
The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows.

Traders are piling into this international stock market that just pulled ahead of the Nasdaq
The rally might be tied to commodities, which are also surging, or an expression of optimism around the country's upcoming general election in October.

New York Fed's Williams says yield surge due to strong economic prospects
New York Fed President John Williams said higher Treasury yields reflect a strong economy as he weighs whether another interest rate hike is needed.

Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.

Apple shares are doing something they haven't done in 20 years. Here’s what’s happening
Apple stock hasn't been this inversely correlated to its tech peers since 2005.

Gael Monfils shares emotional moment with tennis-star wife after making US Open history on birthday
After Gael Monfils advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open, he was serenaded by Louis Armstrong Stadium with a rendition of “Happy Birthday” in honor of his 40th.

Australia posts second-quarter growth of 2.1%, beating expectations
The GDP print will allow the Reserve Bank of Australia room to go ahead with its policy tightening as it seeks to curb inflation.

Japanese green tea giant Ito En surges 8%, defying a broad market sell-off
Ito En shares surged, bucking a broader sell-off in Japanese stocks following its fiscal first-quarter results.
Inflation continues to rise above the Federal Reserve's 2% target
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Mary Lovely of the the Peterson Institute for International Economics about inflation and the economy.

ADHD medication abuse in schools is a 'wake-up call'
At some middle and high schools in the United States, 1 in 4 teens report they've abused prescription stimulants for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder during the year prior, a new study found.
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The Threat of AI Takeover Is Real
On Monday, Tyler Cowen argued that widespread alarm over an AI cyberattack was overblown. I dearly wish he were right, but my work as an AI futures researcher forces me to conclude the very opposite, writes John-Clark Levin.

The many ways to build more housing
A judge blocks HUD and California stacks up YIMBY wins. Commercial conversions and A.I. show different paths to more housing, while rent control gets in the way.
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