Bloomberg US equity index futures rise on Thursday, ahead of key US inflation data that could determine how much further the Federal Reserve’s policy-tightening cycle will run. Futures contracts on the S&P 500 were up 0.5% as of 5:55 am in New York, while those on the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.3%. The benchmark index had tumbled to its lowest …

  Bloomberg Holiday deals are coming back, bringing a measure of relief for US shoppers squeezed by inflation. Tech gadgets to sporting goods will see “massive” online discounts, with the best bargains likely in late November, Adobe Analytics said in a report. Walmart Inc is already touting deals on computers, toys and air fryers this week, while Amazon.com Inc will …

  Bloomberg A wheel fell off a giant Boeing Co. cargo jet and plunged to the ground shortly after the aircraft took off from Taranto in southern Italy on Tuesday morning. A video posted on Twitter showed a plume of black smoke suddenly spit out from the 747-400 Dreamlifter’s undercarriage and a wheel like a giant bowling ball flying to …