#Jobless claims drop as widespread layoffs remain low

#Jobless claims drop as widespread layoffs remain low

“Jobless claims drop as widespread layoffs remain low” The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, showing widespread layoffs remain low despite a surge in technology-sector job cuts that has raised fears of an imminent recession. The weekly unemployment claims report from the Labor Department on Thursday, the most timely data on the economy’s…

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#’Might be in for soft landing after all:’ Retail sales rise more than expected in October

#’Might be in for soft landing after all:’ Retail sales rise more than expected in October

“‘Might be in for soft landing after all:’ Retail sales rise more than expected in October” Retail sales increased more than expected in October as households stepped up purchases of motor vehicles and a range of other goods, suggesting consumer spending picked up early in the fourth quarter, which could help to support the economy. The solid retail sales reported…

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#NY budget swells to 4B despite Adams-ordered 3% cuts

#NY budget swells to $104B despite Adams-ordered 3% cuts

“NY budget swells to $104B despite Adams-ordered 3% cuts” Projected city spending will surge to $104 billion this fiscal year — up about $3 billion — despite across-the-board budget cuts ordered by Mayor Eric Adams in September, City Hall said Tuesday. The added spending includes as much as $1 billion on the migrant crisis, with…

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#Wholesale inflation eases to 8% in October

#Wholesale inflation eases to 8% in October

“Wholesale inflation eases to 8% in October” Prices at the wholesale level rose 8% in October from a year ago, the fourth straight decline and the latest sign that inflation pressures in the US are easing from painfully high levels. The annual figure is down from a revised 8.4% in September. On a monthly basis, the government…

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#Beware, Fed, of the coming credit market hangover

#Beware, Fed, of the coming credit market hangover

“Beware, Fed, of the coming credit market hangover” Warren Buffett famously said that only when the tide goes out will you find out who’s been swimming naked. By this he meant that it’s only when money is no longer cheap will you find out who borrowed imprudently and which borrowers are at risk of default….

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