Businesses Take A Breather Ahead of Fed Rate Decision Election

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Arteta rages at Brighton penalty award: ‘I’ve never seen a decision like this’

João Pedro won and scored spot-kick in Arsenal draw ‘When you look, you can see contact there [with the ball]’ Mikel Arteta hit out at Anthony Taylor for awarding the penalty that pegged back ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

How Turnkey Service Improves Your Business’s Marketability

Making the case that your business can meet customers needs is key, but follow through with a reliable strategy.

Inc. - Jan. 4

US homebuilder shares slide on fears of higher rates and Trump tariffs

Threat of rising costs brings post-pandemic rally to a halt

Financial Times - Jan. 4

4 Ways to Drive Organic Business Growth

As companies find funding harder to come by, more are turning toward organic growth strategies. Here’s what they look like.

Inc. - Jan. 4

The Year Ahead

There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it?

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Stocks will struggle under Trump if this rate keeps going higher

U.S. debt concerns and higher Treasury yields may be stumbling blocks for stocks in 2025.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Feds find bomb-making material in home of New Orleans attacker

New Orleans is ramping up security in the aftermath of the New Year's Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more. The city is set to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power

Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Federal court decision won't change California net neutrality law

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals blasted the FCC's attempts to regulate broadband internet, but state laws in California and New York remain intact.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

How much will a $10,000 CD earn at today's lower rates?

CD returns on a $10,000 deposit have dropped, but they're not insignificant. Here's how much savers can still earn.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Neil Young reverses decision on canceled Glastonbury performance

The 79-year-old rock legend said he'll perform at this year's Glastonbury festival after announcing earlier that he'd pulled out.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

Hospital flu cases rising at 'very concerning' rate, NHS England warns

The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.

BBC News - Jan. 3

JetBlue fined $2 million by feds for "chronic flight delays"

JetBlue is the first carrier to be penalized by the Department of Transportation for unrealistic scheduling practice.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Brown hails Biden decision to block Japanese takeover of US Steel

Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Friday hailed President Biden’s decision to block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a deal that was valued at $14 billion. “The deal was ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Breast cancer rates rising fastest in younger women, study finds

New research reveals breast cancer rates are increasing faster among younger women than any other group. Elaine Quijano reports on the findings.

CBS News - Jan. 3

House holds vote to elect speaker

Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote

President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Biden to announce decision on U.S. Steel acquisition as early as Friday

President Biden announced Friday he would reject Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel.

CBS News - Jan. 3

It's Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo

For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents

ABC News - Jan. 3

WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings

On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

Where are mortgage, CD and credit card rates heading in 2025?

The Fed has been pushing down borrowing cuts since September, yet mortgage rates remain close to 7%. Here's what to expect in 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes

Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Should Patriots fire Alex Van Pelt? Why OC decision is complicated

Does Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt deserve to be fired? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry break down a tough decision for the team.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

5 big lobbying battles ahead

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president

ABC News - Jan. 2

The tricky year ahead for Labour

The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Johnson expresses confidence ahead of Friday's Speaker vote

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday expressed confidence about his chances ahead of the House’s Speaker vote on Friday. “We’re going to get this done,” Johnson said in an interview on “Fox & ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Undersea sabotage response is a dangerous business

Holding shady sailors to account would be a lot less perilous than risking war with a powerful nation

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Real estate trends for 2025: Regional sales, interest rates, more

From home sales ramping up in the South to when mortgage interest rates could come down, NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans shares everything to know before buying a home in 2025.

NBC News - Jan. 2

Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’

It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory

ABC News - Jan. 2

The booming business of special needs education in England

The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Van Orden takes swipe at Roy after Trump backs Johnson in Speaker election

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) went after Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on the social media platform X Wednesday for his opposition to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) retaking the gavel. Republican ...

The Hill - Jan. 2