Ohio Jobless Rate Jumps To 7.8% In December

JPMorgan CEO Jamie DimonTom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesJamie Dimon warns rising geopolitical tensions could weaken the global economy and stock markets. Dimon highlights wars, energy supply risks, and deteriorating international relations as key threats. He labeled Iran, North Korea, and Russia an "evil axis" and criticized China's approach to geopolitics.

I love taking the ferry to Sausalito and seeing the beautiful views. Sharon McDonnellI paid $8 to take a ferry to Sausalito, California, a cute town with a Mediterranean vibe. The ferry offered great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline. I loved taking the Golden Gate Ferry and plan to continue traveling to the town.

I stopped at West Elm to find fall-inspired items I'd use in my own home. Carmen JavierAs an interior designer, I love shopping at West Elm for myself and my clients. From dinnerware to cozy duvets, West Elm carries lots of great fall home essentials. I also love the rich tones in the Colin King acacia-wood side table.

DNY59/Getty ImagesFamily offices were shifting from cash to risk assets well before the Fed cut interest rates. Citi Private Bank's survey shows high-net-worth investors favoring fixed income and equities. They are also diversifying into AI, healthcare, real estate, and digital assets amid rate cuts. September's Federal Open Market Committee meeting rang in the first rate cut of this cycle with 50 basis points.

An aerial view of homes in Atlanta, Georgia.halbergman/Getty ImagesThe income homebuyers need to afford the typical home just saw its first annual decline since 2020. That decline comes as mortgage rates have steadily dipped, a Redfin report says. But rates likely won't fall much more as the market has already priced in further Fed easing.

A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350. James D. Morgan/Getty ImagesCathay Pacific banned two passengers after a dispute over a reclining seat on a flight, reports say. The couple began heckling a woman in front who declined to straighten her seat at their request. The airline emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for disrespectful behavior among passengers.