The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Texas economy slows as summers get hotter, Dallas Fed economists say

The summer heat may have cost the state’s economy $24 billion this year, according to Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economists, who add that Texas is twice as vulnerable to heat-related economic slowdowns than the rest of the country.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 18, 2023

Higher education to drive ACT growth, resilience, Andrew Barr says

Skill shortage challenge is an opportunity for ACT, the Chief Minister says.

The Canberra Times · Oct 18, 2023

Under United Airlines’ revamped boarding plan, passengers on the aisle might have to wait awhile

The reintroduced boarding process — known as WILMA, for window, middle and aisle — can save up to two minutes of boarding time, according to United.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023

United Airlines rolling out plan that lets passengers in economy class with window seats board first

United Airlines says that it will start boarding passengers in economy class with window seats first starting next week, a move that will speed up boarding times for flights

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

How will the Israel-Hamas war affect oil prices and the global economy?

Economists are examining how the conflict could escalate as they plan for the next big global shock

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Bank of America warned consumers they would be pushed to the 'point of pain', CEO Brian Moynihan says we've now reached that point

Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America, said although consumers are buying less, some families are beginning to spend more than they're bringing in.

Fortune · Oct 18, 2023

S&P Futures Plunge as Middle East Fears Weigh on Sentiment, Tesla and Netflix Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending down -0.45% this morning as uncertainties lingered in the Middle East, and investors weighed the possibility of further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve while eagerly awaiting earnings results from U.S. heavyweights Tesla and Netflix.

Barchart · Oct 18, 2023

S&P Futures Drop as Middle East Fears Weigh on Sentiment, Tesla and Netflix Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending down -0.34% this morning as uncertainties lingered in the Middle East, and investors weighed the possibility of further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve while eagerly awaiting earnings results from U.S. heavyweights Tesla and Netflix.

Barchart · Oct 18, 2023

Stock market today: World markets edge lower as China reports slower growth in the last quarter

Shares are mostly lower in Europe and Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 4.9% annual pace in July-September, down from 6.3% in the previous quarter

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

UK has highest inflation in G7 after CPI fails to fall in September – as it happened

UK consumer prices inflation remained at 6.7% in September, dashing hopes of a fall, as petrol and diesel prices increase

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023