Fed Interestrate Cuts Could Spell More Weakness for the Dollar Pimco Says

Meta to Cut 5% of Staff as Zuckerberg Says He Will 'Raise the Bar'

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the job cuts are necessary as the company builds “the most important technologies in the world.”

The Wall Street Journal - 11h

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

Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely

There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.

BBC News - 1d

'Arteta paying price for not curing glaring Arsenal weakness'

Arsenal's season is in the balance, as their FA Cup exit highlights manager Mikel Arteta's failure to sign a striker.

BBC News - 2d

California fires could make this pricey travel insurance add-on more essential

Insurers have seen a rise in cancel-for-any-reason policies. Here’s what travelers should know before buying in.

MarketWatch - 2d

'No room for weakness' - Australia deliver statement win

Australia show they can win even with a below-par performance, sending England an early warning in the opening match of the Women's Ashes.

BBC News - 2d

This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates

Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price index

MarketWatch - 3d

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

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

Square Enix Could Cut Off Game Services For Harassers With New Policy

To counter fan harassment of its employees, from voice actors to developers, Square Enix has implemented a new Group Customer Harassment Policy. The new policy states and defines "customer ...

GameSpot - 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

Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California

"I told the governor and local officials, spare no expense," President Biden said, calling the damage "catastrophic."

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

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

Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifying. The past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the ...

The Guardian - 5d

NOAA says La Nina ocean cooling has finally arrived, but it's weak and may cause fewer problems

A long-awaited La Nina has finally appeared, but meteorologists say the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usual

ABC News - 5d

Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased

The U.S. labor market remains healthy and the Federal Reserve can take a gradual and patient approach to future rate cuts, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said Thursday.

MarketWatch - 5d

Trump's NATO Vision Spells Trouble for the Alliance

A call for much higher arms spending and the threat of grabbing allies’ land dial up pressure on members.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

U.S. companies will need to increase their hedges against a stronger dollar in 2025, says Bank of America

A surging buck can crimp multinational’s profits

MarketWatch - 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

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

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

Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

ABC News - Jan. 7

More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey

Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Correcting Genetic Spelling Errors With Next-Generation Crispr

Treatments for rare diseases are hard to create and expensive to deliver, but there is new hope for editing the software of the genome.

Wired - Jan. 7

Derek Carr says he won't take a pay cut for 2025

When the Saints signed quarterback Derek Carr two years ago after he was released by the Raiders, the contract was structured as a two-year guarantee with a team option thereafter.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up

While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Putin plus Trump spell trouble for European security

German rearmament is crucial to shoring up Europe’s defences

Financial Times - Jan. 6

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

Want More Sales? A Behavioral Scientist Says This Counterintuitive Strategy Could Double Your Success

Your customers don’t think the way you think they do. These counterintuitive marketing tactics can help you connect.

Inc. - Jan. 5

ATF chief warns that agency cuts could result in dire consequences

Congressional Republicans proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency this year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces.

CBS News - Jan. 4

ATF head warns that the Trump administration's funding cut plans could risk lives

Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott ...

CBS News - Jan. 4