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Consumer spending fell in October, according to new CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor tracking card transactions

The consumer took a spending break ahead of the holiday season, with October retail sales, excluding autos and gas, falling…

Russian media retract report of retreat; Ukraine war hotspot Avdiivka under ‘massive’ Russian shelling

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See the latest Ukraine updates here. Two Russian…

Israel-Hamas war live updates: Biden says Al-Shifa and other hospitals ‘must be protected,’ calls for ‘less intrusive action’

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health…

U.S., Indonesia to discuss potential for deal on EV minerals: Reuters, citing sources

The United States and Indonesia on Monday will discuss how to advance a potential minerals partnership aimed a stimulating trade…

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has not decided whether to seek reelection in 2024

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Sunday he has not yet figured out whether he will rerun for his…

Netanyahu rejects days-long humanitarian pause; Israel military says it will help evacuate hospital babies

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. See the latest updates here. The Israeli military appears…

New fund bets big on Eisenhower-era stocks

Investors concerned about the market may want to consider stocks that have stood the test of time — otherwise known…

Israel-Hamas war updates: ‘Catastrophic’ situation at Gaza hospital as attacks ramp up; Pro-Palestinian march due in London

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the Israel-Hamas war. Follow the latest here. The hospitals of Gaza City…