Fed Cuts Rates But Hawkish Forecast Hits Stocks and Sends Dollar Jumping
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China bond yields jump to three-month highs as investors pare rate cut expectations
Chinese government bond yields moved further away from January's historic lows amid optimism in the faltering economy and a stock market rally.CNBC - 1d -
Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.The New York Times - 3d -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - 3d -
Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?
With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.CBS News - 22h -
Delta Air Lines slashes earnings outlook on weaker U.S. demand, sending shares lower
Delta Air Lines cut its first-quarter revenue and profit forecasts, citing weaker consumer and corporate travel demand.CNBC - 22h -
NOAA and National Weather Service job cuts raise concerns about forecasts
A hurricane modeling specialist fired from the National Weather Service said progress on forecast accuracy may "go backwards" if job cuts continue.CBS News - 40m -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday
Delta and American both cut their earnings forecasts. Oracle showed the data-center buildout is continuing.CNBC - 6h -
Aid operations in Gaza imperiled as millions of promised USAID dollars do not arrive
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID have frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in contractual payments to aid groups, leaving them paying out of pocket to preserve the fragile Gaza ceasefire, ...ABC News - 4d -
Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks
Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.CNBC - 1d -
Euro and pound rise against dollar amid ‘Trumpcession’ fears
US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election and hits lowest level since mid-October. Business live – latest updates The euro and the pound have risen against the ...The Guardian - 5h -
Mass blackouts in storm-hit eastern Australia
Residents are warned power may not return for days as further heavy rainfall is forecast.BBC News - 2d -
Bannon: DOGE 'waste, fraud, abuse’ cuts not enough to curb inflation
Steve Bannon said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should adjust their goal of cutting trillions of dollars in federal waste and lower the proposed amount to the billion dollar ...The Hill - 3d -
Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates
Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.CNBC - 4d -
CNBC Daily Open: The effect of Trump policies will sway Fed’s interest rate moves
U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to reshape the U.S. and its economy are so drastic that the Federal Reserve is taking note.CNBC - 1d -
There’s a Fed put and a Trump put — but there might now be a C-suite put, as well
Companies may put a floor under stocks by switching to buybacks from capital expenditure, according to Citi strategists.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump and the Fed Sound More Optimistic About the Economy Than Investors
Traders are selling stocks even as Jerome Powell and the White House convey confidence about markets.Inc. - 1d -
More NOAA Employees May Be Let Go, Making 20% of Staff Cut
Together with recent firings and resignations, the new cuts could hamper the National Weather Service’s ability to produce lifesaving forecasts, scientists say.The New York Times - 1d -
Late car payments hit highest level in decades
Americans are falling behind on their monthly car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.The Hill - 3d -
Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress
The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.Politico - 6d -
Don’t expect Trump or Powell to bail out investors this time as stock market hits ‘danger zone’
After three weeks of unrelenting declines, U.S. stocks slid into the market’s “danger zone” on Monday.MarketWatch - 21h -
These 13 growth stocks are expected to roar back from their declines so far this year
These companies are expected by analysts to increase revenue by at least double the rate of the S&P 500. Their stocks are expected to rise at least 29% over the next 12 months.MarketWatch - 1d -
E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead
Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.The New York Times - 4d -
Fox's Doocy presses White House spokesperson on stock trends, DOGE cuts
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy pressed White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday on how the struggling stock market might effect the administration's government reform efforts. "Is ...The Hill - 1h -
Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.The New York Times - 2h -
Airline stocks fall as possible economic 'soft patch' raises demand concerns
U.S. airline stocks tumbled Tuesday to their lowest levels since late last year after data showed some economic concerns, hitting what had been a bright spot for consumer spending.NBC News - 7h -
Bills to cut Von Miller
Miller's contract called for a $23.814 million salary cap hit this year, so Buffalo needed to move on. He'll test free agency this week.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
We're buying the dip in one of our hard-hit tech stocks
We're only making one buy into Monday's sharply lower open.CNBC - 1d -
European stocks steady after US markets plunge
The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".BBC News - 8h -
Trump administration halts funding for two cybersecurity efforts
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officialsABC News - 20h -
Israel to cut off electricity in Gaza in apparent effort to force hand of Hamas
Humanitarian officials say move could hit already meagre water supply, as ceasefire talks grow increasingly chaotic. Israel is to cut off any remaining electricity supplies to Gaza in an apparent ...The Guardian - 1d -
Wall Street stocks drop as investors fret over US economic slowdown
Tech shares hit as Tesla gives up all its post-election gainsFinancial Times - 1d -
Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Ukraine After U.S. Cuts Support for Kyiv
The bombardment came after Washington’s decision to suspend intelligence sharing and hit a region critical for Ukrainian logistics and support.The New York Times - 3d -
NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety
Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its ...CBS News - 19h -
Top shipping broker Clarksons says war and Trump tariff fears have hit revenues
Shares in FTSE 250 company fall by nearly a fifth as geopolitical turmoil pushes down freight rates. Business live – latest updates The world’s biggest ship broker has warned that geopolitical ...The Guardian - 1d -
Norway suspend staff in ski jump cheat scandal at world championships
Team admitted cheating by employing altered suits Coach and equipment manager both suspended The Norwegian ski federation has suspended a ski jumping coach and an equipment manager over their ...The Guardian - 1d -
Oil tanker and cargo ship collide, causing fiery explosion
A Portuguese cargo ship carrying sodium cyanide hit a U.S. tanker loaded with military jet fuel off the coast of England, triggering multiple explosions, setting both vessels on fire and sending ...CBS News - 19h -
Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.The New York Times - 1d -
Is it worth it to get a HELOC rate lock? What the experts say
A HELOC rate lock can provide predictable payments — but may only be worth it in certain cases.CBS News - 5h -
As Federal Cuts Brush Against Private Sector, Should Your Company Make a DOGE Contingency Plan?
A really good long-term business plan may include processes to follow in disaster scenarios. It’s something to think about, as Elon Musk’s DOGE teams upends the federal government and side effects ...Inc. - 1d -
Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...NBC News - 2h
