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Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in October, putting annual rate at 6.5%, the highest in nearly four years
Wholesale prices rose 0.3% in October, bringing the annual inflation rate to 6.5%, according to CNBC and Quartz.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected in the Week
Crypto stocks draw focus as U.S. jobless claims surpass expectations according to recent financial coverage.
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A Generation Revolts
Coverage tracks widespread generational unrest, economic pressures, and systemic financial strain across Europe.
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Home sales in worst slump since the aftermath of the Great Recession
Home sales have fallen to a 16-year low, reaching levels not seen since the aftermath of the Great Recession.
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Social Security faces major cuts: Retirees in these 15 states could lose more than $515 a month
Retirees across multiple states face potential Social Security cuts exceeding $515 a month according to new reports.
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Why is gasoline suddenly under $4 a gallon?
Gasoline prices are falling below $4 a gallon across multiple U.S. regions, with some markets seeing drops of nearly 40 cents in a single week.
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As higher prices seep into broader economy, Fed officials consider faster hikes
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack backs gradual rate hikes while warning inflation is moving in the wrong direction, contrasting with Governor Christopher Waller's push for a half-point increase in December.
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The Fed Has to Raise Rates. How Fast to Go Has Officials Divided.
Federal Reserve rate decisions spark intense debate among officials as economic indicators and inflation risks draw widespread attention.
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Fed’s Paulson Says Gradual Tightening Seems Appropriate for Now
Fed's Paulson suggests gradual tightening is appropriate for now
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Russia’s Push to Replace Dollar With China’s Yuan Collapses
Russia has abandoned its effort to replace the US dollar with China's yuan in foreign trade due to U.S. secondary sanctions.
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Gold gains after steep drop, but hawkish central bank signals weigh
Gold edges higher following a steep drop, though hawkish central bank signals and hot US inflation continue to weigh heavily.
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Mortgage Rate Sharply Higher After Inflation Data
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen to about 7.18% from a mid-October peak near 7.4%, though some outlets report rates climbing to 7.20% or 7.21% for the week ending November 6.
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Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, more than expected
October consumer prices rose 0.4%, above expectations, as food and rent costs accelerated and markets read the report as strengthening the case for a Fed rate increase.
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CPI Report Today: Inflation Eased in October, But Remains Elevated
Coverage examines the latest consumer price index data, highlighting persistent affordability challenges.
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Berkshire Hathaway earnings expose unexpected problem beneath strong economy
Berkshire Hathaway's latest earnings reveal an unexpected problem beneath what coverage describes as a strong economy.
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French PM brings forward hike in minimum wage to calm protesters
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu accelerates a 1.6% minimum wage increase to December 1, 2026, adding €24 monthly and offering employer tax breaks to quell spreading protests.
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New Mexico could spend nearly $1.4 million in lost wages as employees skip work for GTA 6
New Mexico may lose nearly $1.4 million in wages as employees play GTA 6
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US employers keep passing rising healthcare costs to workers. There are better options
Multiple major outlets report US employers shifting 2027 health insurance cost increases onto workers while experts outline alternatives.
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So much 'liquid gold' could hit the market that the world’s top producer is withholding output
Spain has ordered olive oil producers to store 12% of their production to regulate supply amidst a forecast bumper harvest.
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China Producer Inflation Accelerates to Over Four-Year High
China's producer inflation accelerated to 5.7% in October, reaching its highest rate in over four years.
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Unrest in France looks like a ‘pretty big foreshadowing’ to economists nervously eyeing national debt at 126% of GDP
France faces a growing debt crisis as economists eye national debt at 126 percent of GDP amid persistent protests.
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The Democratic Surge Will Cap Trump’s Reach at the Fed
Recent midterms and political shifts constrain executive influence over the Federal Reserve, according to financial coverage.
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Gas prices could fall, but Exxon CEO warns of a 2027 catch
Gas prices continue falling nationwide as averages drop, bringing relief to drivers while future market conditions remain uncertain.
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Democrats Just Swept Congress
Coverage tracks Wall Street and economic reactions following a Democratic sweep of Congress in the midterm elections.
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US job growth exceeds expectations in October despite economic uncertainty
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The markets dropped $2.5 trillion yesterday. What happens next?
Financial markets saw a sharp drop of $2.5 trillion in a single day, prompting widespread analysis.
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Why Would Anyone Leave New Zealand?
Recent coverage examines the demographic and economic pressures driving people to leave New Zealand.
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Global return-on-investment of COVID-19 vaccines in the first year of the vaccination programme: A model-based economic evaluation
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Key proposed measures in Canadian federal budget
Recent reporting outlines key proposed measures included within the Canadian federal budget.
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Forget ‘elbows up.’ Carney has a new pitch for Canada's future.
Canada's federal budget introduces new economic strategies and tax changes, drawing broad coverage from national outlets.
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The echo chamber of Xi Jinping
Coverage across international outlets explores Xi Jinping's deepening party purge, military restructuring, and governance style.
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Gas prices could soon dip below $4 a gallon. So why are fuel costs falling?
Gas and oil prices are falling following the midterm elections, prompting questions about potential declines below four dollars.
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A Phenomenon: Initial Applications for Unemployment Benefits (4-Week Average) Drop to the Lowest since 1969
Initial applications for unemployment benefits, measured by the four-week average, have dropped to their lowest point since 1969.
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Bank of England Raises Rates as Iran War Pushes Up Prices
The Bank of England raises interest rates to 4 percent as inflation pressures mount following the Iran war.
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From data centers to tariffs: What the Democrats' huge midterms win means for the US economy and Trump
Financial markets and investors analyze the economic impact of the 2026 midterm results alongside Trump policies and artificial intelligence.
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First, France Had Riots and Protests. Now It’s Bracing for a General Strike.
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Mortgage rates drop for the third straight week, but homebuyers are still leaving the market
Mortgage rates decline for the third straight week across the United States, yet homebuyers continue to exit the market.
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China's services growth slows to three-month low as confidence weakens
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Job openings posted big September gain in positive sign for labor market ahead of payrolls report
US job postings experienced a significant increase in September, according to reports from multiple financial news outlets.
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Australia Central Bank Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 18 Years
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Australia hikes rates to 18-year high to fight inflation
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Gas prices are set to be highest for any Election Day in U.S. history
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US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs
US petrol prices dip ahead of midterms as voters eye costs, with records on the line.
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South Korea's Lee vows to make bold AI investment in record budget push
South Korea is pursuing a record 2027 budget to fund bold investments in AI and sovereign technology to drive national growth.
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Australia’s Housing Slump Deepens as RBA Prepares Another Rate Rise
Australia faces a deepening housing slump with home prices falling for the seventh time as the RBA prepares for another interest rate hike.
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Nine big oil firms on track to share more than $95bn profit two quarters in a row
Major energy corporations track historic multi-billion dollar profits amid rising household energy costs.
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Ryanair may freeze workers' pay as fuel prices spike
Ryanair is considering worker pay freezes and fare hikes of up to 20% to offset a fuel bill surge of over $2 billion.
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China’s banks, regulators to meet on measures to arrest stock slide
Chinese financial regulators and major banks convene to implement emergency capital measures amid ongoing stock market volatility.
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Saudi Economy Shrank at Slower Pace Before Houthi Escalation
Saudi Arabia's economy contracts 3.8% amid falling oil output and regional security challenges.
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Why people really stopped having kids: New study uncovers the surprising reasons families are shrinking
A new study explores whether cultural shifts, rather than economic incentives, are the primary drivers behind shrinking family sizes in America.
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Trumpflation Is Getting Worse and It Could Trigger a Wall Street Nightmare
Concerns over 'Trumpflation' rise as new forecasts suggest worsening inflation driven by tariffs could trigger a Wall Street nightmare.
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US Jobs Pickup May Keep Fed on Track to Hike Rates Again
Recent coverage examines US labor market trends, focusing on expectations for October job growth and potential impacts on Federal Reserve rate decisions.
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Social Security's Trump Bump-Powered 2027 COLA Is the 5th Largest in 35 Years, but It Comes at a Potentially Steep Cost
Social Security's 2027 COLA brings a 3.6% increase, ranking as the fifth largest in 35 years.
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The American Economy Rockets Ahead, but Doesn’t Take Everyone With It
New economic data indicates the United States is experiencing healthy growth, though benefits are not being distributed evenly across the population.
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In Biden's First Halloween In Office, A 100-Piece Bag Of Candy Cost $9.91, A Study Found. This Year It's $16.96, And Government Data Shows Candy Prices Rose 7.7% In A Year, More Than Double Overall Inflation
Halloween candy prices have surged significantly since President Biden's first year in office, with government data showing a recent 7.7% annual increase.
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South Korea’s Chip-Led Exports Accelerate, Bringing $1 Trln Annual Target Closer
South Korean exports surge dramatically in October, driven by an artificial intelligence semiconductor boom.
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Canada’s economic break with the US in 5 charts
New economic analysis indicates a decoupling process between Canada and the United States following the application of hardball trade tactics.
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Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Cost of living protests in Germany have escalated into violence, with Gen Z-led demonstrations resulting in looted shops and storefronts in Frankfurt.
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Investor Says We're Rapidly Approaching the Point At Which Economic Systems Collapse Under the Weight of AI
5 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Goldman says AI layoffs are starting to leave a 'long-lasting' scar, just like the last 40 years of history
Goldman Sachs warns that AI-driven layoffs are creating long-lasting economic scars reminiscent of the previous four decades of labor history.