Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq rise amid more signs of inflation cooldown – Yahoo Finance
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as investors digested the latest inflation and labor data, testing lofty hopes for a quarter-point interest rate cut next week. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 0.5%, the Nasdaq Composite Index (^IXIC) added 0.7% after a big closing gain led by tech stocks, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) added […]
Jobless claims rise slightly to 230K as employment market continues to cool
The number of Americans filing initial claims for unemployment benefits rose slightly to 230,000 last week, in line with economists' expectations as the U.S. job market continues to cool. According to Labor Department data, unemployment claims for the week ending Sept. 7 increased by 2,000 from 228,000 the previous week. Economists polled by Reuters had […]
Gold prices rise, keep record highs in sight amid bets on smaller rate cut – Investing.com
Investing.com — Gold prices rose in Asian markets on Thursday, remaining near record highs as traders bet the metal will still benefit from a low interest rate environment. But expectations of a big rate cut from the Federal Reserve have plummeted after August core CPI inflation data came in better than expected. Traders were likely […]
Hurricane Francine aftermath could lead to rise in bacterial infections in South, CDC warns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning victims of Hurricane Francine that they may be at risk of contracting melioidosis after the storm has passed. According to the CDC, melioidosis is a bacterial infection caused by a bacterium called Burkholderia pseudomallei (B. pseudomallei). It occurs after people or animals come into contact with […]
Social Security benefits are projected to rise 2.5% in 2025 – CBS News
The nation's more than 70 million Social Security recipients may want to temper their expectations about how much of a raise they'll get in 2025. On average, retirees can expect an increase of $48 a month, or 2.5%, according to a projection released Wednesday. Cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for 2025, which are based on […]
Trading the election: Watch these pro-Harris stocks as her odds rise following the debate – CNBC
Investors and Wall Street analysts may want to take a closer look at stocks that could be winners under a Kamala Harris presidency after Tuesday night's debate. The debate between the current vice president and former President Donald Trump was widely seen as a Democratic victory, and betting markets have increased the odds that Harris […]
Animal sacrifices on the rise in Queens: ‘It’s open season’
According to information obtained by The Washington Post, there has been a surge in animal sacrifices in Queens, with chickens, pigs and rats being tortured, mutilated and killed in “twisted” religious ceremonies in the parks surrounding Jamaica Bay. Over the course of just over a month, at least nine injured or dead animals have been […]
Kenya school dormitory fire kills 17 students, seriously burns 13, death toll may rise
A fire at a Kenyan school dormitory has killed 17 students and left 13 with severe burns, police said, and the cause is still under investigation, with the death toll expected to rise. The private school has 824 students and is located 125 miles north of the capital, Nairobi. A recent report from the Ministry […]
Amazon announces pay rise for tens of thousands of UK workers | Amazon
Amazon has announced a pay increase of nearly 10% for tens of thousands of UK workers, rejecting attempts by the GMB union to gain negotiating rights over pay and working conditions. The online retailer said the increase will see the minimum wage rise by 9.8%, to between £13.50 and £14.50 an hour depending on location. […]
Keir Starmer faces PMQs as leaked Treasury figures suggest state pension to rise by more than £400 next year – UK politics live | Politics
Main Events Show only important events Please enable JavaScript to use this feature How Kemi Badenoch defended removing winter fuel payments from wealthy pensioners If Keir Starmer is asked at Prime Minister's Questions about Labour's plans for income capping the winter fuel allowance, he might be happy to quote K.Emi BadenochThe front-runner in the Conservative […]