US retail sales slightly above expectations in October

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. retail sales increased slightly more than expected in October, but underlying momentum in consumer spending appeared to slow at the start of the fourth quarter. Retail sales rose 0.4% last month after an upwardly revised 0.8% advance in September, the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau said on Friday. Economists polled by Reuters … Read more

Elon Musk said his role in Trump’s efficiency department ‘is going to be a revolution’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, tapped by President-elect to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, spoke at the America First Policy Institute at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Billionaire Elon Musk joined President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday for the annual America First Policy Institute Gala at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Musk, who … Read more

Ofsted proposes assessing schools on 10 areas of performance

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. England’s education regulator wants to replace one-word assessments of schools’ overall performance with similarly brief judgments in 10 areas of evaluation, according to documents seen by the Financial Times. Sir Martyn Oliver, the chief inspector … Read more

Tech consultant charged with killing Cash App founder Bob Lee clashes with prosecution

A tech consultant charged with murder in Cash App founder Bob Lee’s stabbing death sparred with the lead prosecutor at trial Thursday, interrupting questions asked of him with his own questions as he was grilled on his testimony. Nima Momeni, 40, had to be told several times by the judge to provide responsive answers. He … Read more

GST Council to hold 55th meet on Dec 21 in Jaisalmer: Sources

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will chair the next meeting of the GST Council on December 21 in Jaisalmer, a senior finance ministry official said. The Council was initially scheduled to meet in November. The delay is due to the Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, and then the Winter Session of Parliament. According to the Informist, the GST … Read more

Tiffany & Co., Golden Goose, Dolce & Gabbana featured at shipping container pop-up shops

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The luxury retail shopping experience is evolving across the southeastern U.S. beyond archetypal laminated glass and heavy door frames with repurposed shipping containers that offer a traveling excursion to buyers. Bal Harbour Shops, an open-air mall near Miami, Florida, is redefining how consumers experience the lap of luxury. The … Read more