Not-so-merry job seeking: The number of people seeking work this #holiday season is up 27% from last year, but job listings are up only 2.7%, per a new survey by Indeed. #jobs #employment #holidayhiring #seasonaljobs #economy hiringlab.org/2025/10/16/job…

Correction: The price of #bananas rose 6.9% YOY as of September. #prices #inflation

ICYMI: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed the names of 5 finalists to lead the #FederalReserve, replacing Jerome #Powell: Kevin Hassett, Christopher Waller, Kevin Warsh, Rick Rieder and Michelle Bowman. #Fed #Fedchair

ICYMI: #SouthwestAirlines is eying global ambitions as part of an overhaul. That may include introducing international flights to Europe even as #SWA has rolled back other flying features. #travel #airlines $SWA @DallasMorningNews dallasnews.com/business/2025/…

Need last-minute #Halloween decorating ideas? I’ve got you covered. #homedecor #AARP AARP aarp.org/home-living/af…

#Longwoods #Holiday #Travel survey: Many people plan to travel as much (59%) or more (18%) this holiday season than last year, but 23% plan to travel less, up 6 points 2024. Most travelers (55%) plan to go by car and 70% plan to visit friends/family, up 9 points from last year.

Today, the U.S. Travel Association and nearly 500 related companies/organizations sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to end the federal #governmentshutdown or travelers may face delays and cancellations amid #Thanksgiving #travel. #USTA

Want to start #bicycling (or improve your game)? Here are 31 tips to get you rolling—whether it’s for a commute, health or fun. #cycling #bikes #fitness #howtobuyabike #howtorideabike #bikemaintenance #AARP AARP aarp.org/health/healthy…

Want to start #bicycling? Here are 31 tips to get you rolling—whether it’s for a commute, health or fun. #cycling #bikes #fitness #howtobuyabike #howtorideabike #bikemaintenance #AARP AARP aarp.org/health/healthy…

These U.S. #airports will reduce flights during the #governmentshutdown as of Friday, Nov. 7. #travel #flying apnews.com/article/faa-go…

Having no federal #jobsreport for October is a big loss, contributing to an even murkier visibility of the U.S. #economy. #jobs #employment

#Home development trend seen last week in #Idaho: #Newhomes are being built with at least one regular #garage and an #RV garage for #retirees and #snowbirds. #housing #RVgarage #garages #homebuilding #homebuildingtrend #RVlife

The U.S. #Census Bureau today announced new release dates for some 2025 #economicdata: * #Construction spending, 11-17-25 * Manufacturers’ shipments, inventories and orders, 11-18-25 * International #trade goods & services, 11-19-25 #economy #GovernmentShutdown #manufacturing