Business
US consumers see lower inflation and debt delinquency risk, NY Fed survey shows
U.S. consumers in October, for the first time in five months, said they saw a lower risk of defaulting on their debt.
Bill Adams
Report: U.S. Economy Adds Only 12K Jobs In October, Falling Well Short Of Expectations
The latest jobs report shows that job growth slowed in the month of October, coming in under economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate was unchanged.
Americans
Weekly jobless claims at five-month low; consumer spending rises solidly
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a five-month low last week and consumer spending increased more than expected in September.
august
US job openings drop to more than 3-1/2 year low in September
U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than 3-1/2 years in September, pointing to a considerable easing in labor market conditions.
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Strong discretionary spending lifts US retail sales in September
Retail sales increased solidly in September likely as lower gasoline prices gave consumers more money to spend at restaurants and bars.
Americans
Unemployment Claims Increase By 33,000 To 258,000: The Highest Level In Over A Year
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits just jumped to its highest level in over a year, a new report revealed on Thursday.
airline fares
Higher food prices lift US consumer prices; Hurricane Helene boosts jobless claims
Consumer prices rose slightly more than expected in September amid higher food costs, but the annual increase in inflation was the smallest in more than 3-1/2 years.
2025
Social Security Announces 2.5% Cost-Of-Living Adjustment For Next Year
Over 72 million Americans will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment to benefit payments in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced on Thursday.
Adriana Kugler
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as investors focus on inflation data, Q3 earnings
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Tuesday, as investors shifted their attention to the upcoming third-quarter earnings season and inflation data for hints on the Federal Reserve’s future rate decisions.
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US consumer confidence ebbs in September on labor market fears
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in September amid mounting worries over the health of the labor market.