Business Owners Cautiously Optimistic after Rate Cut
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European Central Bank cuts rates for fourth time this year
ECB lowers borrowing cost as inflation falls and economy remains weak. The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the fourth time this year and kept the door open to further easing in 2025 as ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Swiss National Bank takes leap with 50-basis-point interest rate cut amid franc strength
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points, exceeding expectations of a smaller trim.CNBC - Dec. 12 -
Asian stocks rise after US inflation data clears way for rate cut
Currencies strengthen against dollar as investors position for loosening by Federal ReserveFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
T-bill rates fall below 4.4% after November CPI solidifies December rate cut
Yields on short-term Treasury bills dropped on Wednesday after November’s consumer-price index cemented expectations for a quarter-point interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
This nugget of good news in hottish CPI inflation report may cement Fed interest-rate cut
Inflation has risen since the summer and raised anxiety at the Federal Reserve, but a welcome slowdown in housing costs could be just what the doctor ordered.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Inflation Rose in November, But Not Enough to Stop Another Rate Cut
The Fed will meet next week, and the mild uptick is not expected to derail an anticipated quarter-point reduction in interest rates.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Inflation ticks higher as Fed eyes another rate cut
Inflation picked up slightly in November, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department, but likely not by enough to derail the Federal Reserve's plans for another rate cut. Consumer ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Why the Fed Will Cut Rates Even Though Inflation Hasn’t Budged
Everyday Americans still expect sticky inflation in the coming years.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut. What happens if inflation data is too hot?
Traders are pretty confident the Fed will deliver a rate cut next week. What happens if inflation data throws the market a curveball.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
European Central Bank heads for last rate cut of year — but jumbo move seems off the table
The euro zone central bank will need to do "heavy lifting" next year to support the waning economy, analysts say.CNBC - Dec. 11 -
Small business optimism jumps after election: NFIB
Small business optimism jumped in November, surpassing the 50-year average for the first time in nearly three years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The Small ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
In Salt Lake City, women business owners are pushing boundaries and breaking barriers
Fewer than 15% of businesses in Salt Lake City are owned by women, but female founders are pioneering ways forward.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
Surprise RBI governor pick signals India may cut rates as soon as February, economists say
India has appointed a new central bank governor in a surprising move that some experts say strengthens outlook for rate cuts early next year.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
Trade war fallout could trigger deep Eurozone rate cuts, Pimco warns
Bond giant says euro is vulnerable to further declines amid market ‘optimism’ over impact of Trump presidencyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess
Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December
Some say November’s jobs data support holding monetary policy steady.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels since October as jobs data reinforce December rate-cut expectations
Treasury yields finished broadly lower on Friday, led by a drop in the 1-month Treasury-bill rate, after November’s stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced the view of many market participants ...MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Investors up bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cut after US jobs data – as it happened
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as American private sector adds 227,000 jobs in November. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut
The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Oil ends lower after OPEC+ again delays phaseout of production cuts
Oil futures finished lower on Thursday after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, as expected, agreed to further postpone a proposed unwinding of production cuts in ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Jeff Bezos Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ About Trump’s Goal of Cutting Regulations
‘If I can help do that, I’m going to help him,’ the Amazon founder said of the incoming president’s deregulatory initiative.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Why Small-Business Owners Are Cheering the Suspension of the Corporate Transparency Act
A Texas judge delivered a nationwide injunction against application of a law requiring small businesses to report their real beneficial owners by January 1.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Frasers Group Tumbles After Guidance Cut
The U.K. sports-fashion retailer lost $540.4 million off its market value after it lowered expectations for its fiscal year, citing recent tough business conditions and weak consumer confidence.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Why a ‘robust’ jobs report for November probably wouldn’t derail Fed rate cut
A “decently robust” U.S. jobs report on Friday probably wouldn’t derail the Fed from delivering an interest-rate cut this month, according to BlackRock’s Russ Brownback.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
UK businesses expect lower margins and higher prices after Budget
Survey finds 54% of companies plan to raise prices in 2025 after national insurance increaseFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Airbus to Move Ahead With 2,000 Job Cuts at Defense and Space Business
The cuts amount to around 5% of the division’s workforce, fewer than the up to 2,500 positions Airbus had initially sought to eliminate two months ago.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Jeff Bezos says he is 'optimistic' about a new Trump term and can help with cutting regulations
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he is “optimistic” about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and expressed some excitement about potential regulatory cutbacks in the coming yearsABC News - Dec. 4 -
American Eagle Shares Plunge After Retailer Cuts Sales Outlook
Shares of the apparel retailer fell 12% after the company forecast a steeper-than-expected decline in sales for the holiday quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Foot Locker Shares Fall After Retailer Cuts Full-Year Outlook
Foot Locker cut its outlook for the year as more promotions and weak spending pushed the company to post a loss in the third quarter. Shares of the retailer fell.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases
Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interviewFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD
Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Police seek dog owner after fatal attack on young deer in royal park
Footage released of spaniel chasing deer in ‘deeply distressing’ incident in Richmond Park. Police are looking for the owner of a pet dog that is believed to have chased and killed a deer in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It
In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Meloni says Italy aims to protect jobs after CEO of Fiat owner Stellantis quits
Company is at loggerheads with Italian government, which claims it has not invested enough in the country. Business live – latest updates The Italian prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Ex-paddleboard firm owner in court after deaths
Nerys Bethan Lloyd, 39, is charged with gross negligence manslaughter after four people died.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.NBC News - Dec. 2
