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Jobless claims stay low in latest week
US jobless claims rose to 215,000 last week, but layoffs remain near historic lows, signalling continued workforce stability. While employers are largely retaining workers, rising continuing claims su…
Consumer credit growth soars in December
Consumer card spending increased 0.8 per cent in January – considerably less than the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.6 per cent. Essential spend fell -1.1 per cent, marking six months of decline, but…
U.S. productivity slows down in fourth quarter while unit labor costs accelerate
Productividad comparada internacional: revisión crítica y nueva agenda de investigación, Ensayos de Economía, 2025.
Beyond to buy rights to Buy Buy Baby brand and reunite it with Bed Bath & Beyond
Beyond, Inc. acquires Buy Buy Baby brand for $5 million, enhancing synergy with Bed Bath & Beyond.
Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek
U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.
DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans
The launch of a new chatbot by Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek triggered a plunge in US tech stocks as it appeared to perform as well as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other AI models, but using f…
Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.
Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.
Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon
Billionaire Brad Jacobs' new building-products distributor QXO offered to acquire GMS for about $5 billion in cash and said it will proceed with a hostile takeover if the company's management rejects …
Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts
US natural gas futures fell 3.3% on Tuesday, settling at $3.147 per million British thermal units on Nymex, as two bearish forces hit the market at once. Weather models shifted cooler, trimming expect…
Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends
AI stocks continue to interest investors, thanks to industry momentum and appealing valuations.
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) declined to 6.43% on July 2, 2026 from 6.49% the prior week, according to Freddie Mac.
What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money
Discover how the new SALT deduction cap can save you more money. For the 2025 tax year, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” raised the cap to $40,000, which is four times the previous amount of $10,000. See …
Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player
Chevron Corporation CVX, a major American energy company, has agreed to sell its 50% stake in the Singapore Refining Company (“SRC”) to Eneos Holdings, a leading Japanese energy conglomerate. The deal…
Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Series
On this week’s episode of The Morning Filter, Dave Sekera and Susan Dziubinski catch up on tariff and economic news and preview bank earnings. They also discuss what to watch for when Johnson & Johnso…
What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?
We surveyed nearly 24,000 policyholders to find the best (and worst) home insurance companies. Plus, get expert advice on saving money and how to make sure you get the coverage you need.
One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream
Almost every couple that I know in their 20s, 30s or even 40s has had the same argument with their parents before getting married.
In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein In Crypto
Bitcoin has enjoyed a blistering rally since last fall, but that ascent has also renewed attention on environmental, social and governance concerns surrounding the world’s most popular cryptocurrency.
Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives
Last month, when President Donald Trump signed an executive order “guaranteeing fair banking for all Americans,” he served notice of a coming federal crackdown.
Trump asks Supreme Court to pause TikTok ban
The law that could ban TikTok is before the Supreme Court on Friday, with the justices largely holding the app's fate in their hands.
Amazon says it had best-ever Thanksgiving Holiday week with record sales and number of items sold
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, and if you missed out on this year's deals - fear not. Retailers are treating you to Cyber Week sales, with extended deals on TVs, smart home gadgets,…