European Central Bank Cuts Rates for Second Time in Three Months

A global bond sell-off is deepening as investors pare Fed rate-cut expectations

A sell-off in global bond markets is accelerating, fueling concerns over government finances and raising the specter of higher borrowing costs.

CNBC - 14h

Small-cap stocks face heightened risk with rate cuts in question, warns BofA

The recent selloff in small-cap stocks left the Russell 2000 index in correction territory.

MarketWatch - 1d

Wall Street stocks waver after robust US data puts brake on rate cut bets

Treasury yields rise to highest level since late 2023

Financial Times - 1d

India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts

The full year inflation forecast for the RBI's 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is projected at 4.8%.

CNBC - 1d

Canucks Place Brännström On Waivers For Second Time This Season

Erik Brännström has eight points in 28 games this season.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Dow sees worst start to a year since 2016 as Fed rate-cut hopes fade for 2025

U.S. stocks are down so far in 2025 as market volatility climbs.

MarketWatch - 3d

Everton appoint Moyes as manager for second time

David Moyes says it is "great to be back" after being appointed Everton manager for a second time.

BBC News - 3d

Surprising December jobs growth is denting chances of a first-half Fed rate cut

Friday’s unexpectedly big increase in December nonfarm payrolls led to a diminished market-based likelihood for any rate cut by the Federal Reserve until September, based on one method of ...

MarketWatch - 4d

Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts

Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.

CBS News - 4d

The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates

Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.

The New York Times - 4d

China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

The New York Times - 4d

Jujutsu Kaisen's Action-Packed Second Season Hits Blu-Ray Next Month And Preorders Are Now Open

Jujutsu Kaisen has been a big hit since it was adapted for anime, and at long last, the complete second season of the popular show is headed to Blu-ray. Preorders are now open for Jujutsu Kaisen: ...

GameSpot - 4d

A month before fires, L.A. fire chief warned about impact of budget cuts

The Los Angeles Fire Department's budget was cut by $17.6 million, about 2%, this fiscal year. The fire chief warned last month it would make it harder to respond to emergencies.

CBS News - 5d

Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.

NBC News - 5d

HELOC interest rates drop to 18-month low: Should you open one now?

HELOC interest rates dropped again this week. Here are three reasons why you should open the line of credit now.

CBS News - 5d

Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.

CNBC - 5d

Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts

One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”

MarketWatch - 5d

Top Fed official says central bank is ‘pretty close’ to meeting twin targets

Kansas City Fed chief Jeff Schmid calls for ‘gradual’ changes in monetary policy

Financial Times - 5d

Asia's central banks face a formidable challenge: An ascendant U.S. dollar

A surge in the dollar has sent Asian currencies reeling, stoking worries over imported inflation and prompting some central banks to intervene in the currency market.

CNBC - 5d

Fed officials saw need for ‘careful approach’ to future rate cuts

Minutes from December meeting show policymakers are concerned about US inflation risks

Financial Times - 6d

Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.

The New York Times - 6d

Lloyds Banking Group’s branch shake-up fuels concern over closures and job cuts

Company’s customers across Halifax, Bank of Scotland and flagship brand to be allowed to use others’ premises

Financial Times - 6d

Three Classic '90s Sailor Moon Films Are Getting A Blu-Ray Collection Next Month

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Three-Film Collection ...

GameSpot - 6d

Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles

After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.

Inc. - 6d

California residents flee home for second time as flames sweep in

KNBC reporter Michelle Valles speaks with an Altadena, Calif., couple as they flee their home as it is surrounded by flames. The couple was evacuated Tuesday, but returned after the home they'd ...

NBC News - 6d

Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.

MarketWatch - 6d

Report: Israeli attack kills three in West Bank, including children

Yahoo News - 6d

At least three Palestinian militants killed in West Bank by Israel

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say

The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Three Israelis killed in West Bank shooting, army pursuing suspects

JERUSALEM — Three Israelis were killed on Monday and several injured in a shooting attack on a car and bus near the town of Kedumim in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israel’s national ambulance ...

NBC News - Jan. 6