Nov 22, 2023
A Thanksgiving tradition returns: busy roads, crowded airports

By Daniel Trotta and Allison Lampert (Reuters) -Millions of Americans crowded into airports or hit the road on Wednesday ahead of Thanksgiving Day, creating the busiest travel day since the pandemic virtually shut down the tradition of visiting friends and…

Nov 22, 2023
Dollar climbs after U.S. labor, consumer sentiment data

By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar index rose on Wednesday, rebounding from a 2-1/2 month low after economic data showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week. Initial claims…

Nov 22, 2023
US consumers worry inflation will pick up again, UMich survey finds

(Reuters) -U.S. consumers' inflation expectations rose for a second straight month in November despite growing signs that price increases are in fact slowing, according to a survey released Wednesday that may create some worry for Federal Reserve policymakers. American households…

Nov 22, 2023
Deere says higher borrowing costs will hit demand in coming year

By Bianca Flowers and Shivansh Tiwary (Reuters) -Deere & Co forecast 2024 profits below analysts' expectations on Wednesday, saying high borrowing costs and tighter budgets will likely dent demand for the farm equipment maker's agriculture and construction machinery. Deere, a…

Nov 22, 2023
Soccer-Violent clashes mar Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier

By Fernando Kallas RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -Argentina captain Lionel Messi accused the Brazilian police of brutality as the start of their World Cup qualifier against Brazil was delayed by half an hour after clashes between police and visiting fans…

Nov 22, 2023
Big investors say US markets rally could prove short-lived

By Carolina Mandl, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) -The recent rally that has lifted U.S. stocks and bonds is more of a year-end rebound than a turning point, according to big money managers, who see fiscal and…