ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW | | | | | | Charisse Jones | Economic Opportunity Reporter
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It's Friday, and if you're in California, whew, is it hot. But whether you're hunting for shade or sheltering from the rain back east, it's Charisse Jones with the Money headlines to keep you in the know over the weekend. |
It was the biggest jobs spurt since January. Meanwhile, more jobs than previously believed were also added in July and August, with the numbers revised up by 119,000 positions over those two months. |
But all that good news is tempered by the fact that strong job numbers may lead the Federal Reserve to implement another interest rate hike to cool the economy and curb inflation, says economist Rubeela Farooqi of High Frequency Economics. |
First eggs, now Girl Scout cookies |
Costs for the treats, whose sales are a beloved annual tradition, will be $5 to $7 a box next year. The 111 Girl Scout councils set their own prices so exact prices will vary. |
The Girl Scouts sell roughly 200 million boxes of cookies a year, bringing in almost $800 million. | File - A help wanted sign is posted in Lansdale, Pa., Friday, April 28, 2023. On Thursday, the Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) ORG XMIT: NYPM405 Matt Rourke, AP |
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Candy recall: Candy Dynamics recalled 70 million containers of Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy due to a potential choking hazard, while KGR Candies recalled roughly 145,800 tubes of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy after a 7-year-old choked to death on a ball that dislodged from one of the sweets. |
Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government | | | | Employers added 336,000 jobs in September despite high interest rates and inflation. Unemployment held steady at 3.8%. | | | | Inflation takes a bite out of one of your favorite treats. Be prepared to open your wallet wider this cookie season as rising costs hit Girl Scouts. | | | | Columbus Day is federal holiday, with many banks and schools closed. The stock market will remain open but bond markets won't. | | | | The luxury automaker is asking for $100,000, saying the Nashville dealership is harming Lamborghini's reputation while profiting off its name. | | | | It just takes a little planning and some common-sense precautions to stay safer while traveling. | | | | After three and a half years of the federal student loan payment pause, an estimated 44 million federal student loan borrowers are facing payments again this month. | | | | Grocers like Kroger and Walmart sell data they gather about you to other data brokers or advertising technology companies. | | | | Crocs' classic cowboy boot will debut on Oct. 23 and be available at select retail stores and on their website for a limited time. | | | | Paris is gearing up for a huge influx of visitors during the 2024 Summer Olympics, and travelers may have trouble finding an affordable hotel. | | | | Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy and Cocco Candy Rolling Candy are being recalled after a young girl choked to death. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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