US Federal Reserve to meet Oct. 24 to discuss final fair lending rule
The Federal Reserve will meet Oct. 24 to discuss final rules updating requirements for fair lending by banks
2023-10-17 23:20
As the holidays approach, shoppers are in a mood to spend -- on their homes and themselves
Spending on the holiday season is expected to rebound to -- and even surpass -- pre-pandemic levels this year for the first time. But, surprisingly, it's not gifts that consumers will be splurging on the most in the runup to Christmas, according to a new report Tuesday from Deloitte.
2023-10-17 12:18
Trend hedge funds come out winners in bond market rout
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON A fresh rout in government bonds has sparked alarm across world markets, battering equities.
2023-10-06 20:17
Analysis-Fall of the zombies? Why corporate failures could surge in 2024
By Sinead Cruise and Iain Withers LONDON Debt-laden companies across Europe, Middle East and Africa face a $500
2023-10-06 19:17
Women Are Asking for Promotions, But Men Keep Getting Them
Women want to be leaders in the workplace, but employers are still passing them by in favor of
2023-10-05 12:53
McDonald's, Wendy's defeat lawsuit over size of burgers
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK McDonald's and Wendy's have defeated a lawsuit accusing them of deceiving hungry diners
2023-10-02 23:50
Child Care Staffing Cuts, Closures Are Coming as Funding Cliff Approaches
The child-care industry is set to lose a $24 billion lifeline this weekend. The expiration of the pandemic-era
2023-09-30 21:23
Underlying US inflation pressures subside in August
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Underlying U.S. inflation pressures moderated in August, with the annual rise in prices excluding food
2023-09-29 22:18
The Fed's benchmark inflation gauge dipped lower in August
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge showed price increases cooled considerably last month, according to new Commerce Department data released Friday that also showed a slowdown in consumer spending.
2023-09-29 20:49
How the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce connection started with a friendship bracelet
Taylor Swift fans have famously worn and traded personalized friendship bracelets, typically featuring the names of her songs and albums, throughout the US-leg of her "Eras" tour. So when Swift played Arrowhead Stadium in July, Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce said he made a play for Swift by attempting to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number.
2023-09-25 23:25
Consumers are still spending on nice things, if they're on trend
American consumers aren't tired of shopping. They're shopping more prudently, with an eye on getting the best value, sure. But they're also rewarding the stores that are betting big on the right trends at the right time, for the right price.
2023-09-25 20:46
Writers Guild and studios reach tentative deal, potentially ending a months-long strike that ground Hollywood to a halt
The major film and television studios and striking writers reached a tentative agreement on Sunday after days of marathon negotiating sessions, the Writers Guild of America said Sunday evening, paving a path forward to end the historic work stoppage that has frozen production and paralyzed much of Hollywood.
2023-09-25 10:51