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.
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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.
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The Dow increased over 400 points on Wednesday as major investors awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting, as certain shares fell after the U.S. stated it was considering breaking up Google.
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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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October 3, 2024 – 6:48 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally…
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The market capitalization of many tech firms surged in September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut that typically enhances future profits and cash flows for high-growth companies.
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