Fed Rate Cuts Are Looking Less and Less Likely for 2025

Rocket’s Redfin super app punt looks less than stellar

Market scepticism reflected in drop in mortgage lender’s share price since deal announced on Monday

Financial Times - 1d

Workers Are Coming to Offices Less in 2025 Despite Rise in RTO Orders

Although a recent wave of RTO orders fueled predictions that 2025 would mark the end of remote agreements, Placer.ai data shows a drop in office foot traffic so far this year.

Inc. - 1d

An Intel deal now seems less likely. These clues may hold the key to its future.

Investors appear to be now be discounting recent M&A speculation that Intel will split in two.

MarketWatch - 5d

Inflation and Gas Prices Just Hit 4-Year Lows. The Fed Won’t Care

Policymakers won’t cut interest rates in March, but pressure is mounting.

Inc. - 11h

National CineMedia is bringing back its dividend less than 2 years after bankruptcy. Here’s why.

“The company was always a high-dividend growth story,” National CineMedia’s CEO tells MarketWatch. “We feel like that’s where we’re going back to.”

MarketWatch - 20m

RFK Jr. could further deter childhood vaccinations as rates fall in the U.S.

Some health policy experts say Kennedy's early moves as HHS Secretary are concerning and suggest that he could undermine immunizations in less direct ways.

CNBC - 4d

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 - 5d

Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors

New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.

MarketWatch - 3d

Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession, Jim Cramer says

CNBC's Jim Cramer analyzed Wednesday's market action.

CNBC - 22h

Actor Emily Osment files for divorce after less than 5 months of marriage

Actor Emily Osment has filed for divorce from her husband of less than five months, musician Jack Anthony Farina

ABC News - 5d

This American winemaker doesn’t like Trump’s tariffs — but its stock is climbing

Willamette Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau said uncertainty caused by Trump’s tariffs is making consumers spend less and has destabilized the U.S. wine industry.

MarketWatch - 3h

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 Street

Financial Times - 6d

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 - 3d

Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation

The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.

CBS News - 1d

Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines

American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.

MarketWatch - 2d

What would success look like? Key questions for Hamilton at Ferrari

As Lewis Hamilton prepares for his first race as a Ferrari driver, BBC Sport analyses the biggest storyline of the 2025 Formula 1 season.

BBC News - 3d

Teenagers Say Girls Are Equal to Boys in School, or Are Ahead

Reflecting a generational change, two Pew surveys show boys tend to feel discouraged in the classroom, and are less likely than girls to pursue college.

The New York Times - 6h

The Guardian view on Trump and Ukraine: respite is possible, but resolution looks distant | Editorial

Will-they-won’t-they over a ceasefire does not change the underlying dynamics of US retreat from supporting Kyiv . A three-year conflict has taken bewildering, lurching turns in under a fortnight. ...

The Guardian - 2h

U.S. payroll growth totals 151,000 in February, less than expected

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 170,000 in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - 6d

Lili Reinhart has never wanted to be online less than right now

After playing a content moderator in Uta Briesewitz's SXSW premiere 'American Sweatshop,' the 'Riverdale' star is ready to declare the internet 'not good.'

Los Angeles Times - 6d

LeBron-less Lakers fall to lowly Nets despite Luka triple-double

LA's scorching start post-Luka Dončić trade has hit a wall, especially with LeBron James sidelined.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

How to Spend Less Time on Social Media (or Leave It Altogether)

If you’re feeling overwhelmed but don’t quite have the willpower to curb your online habit, your phone can help you manage your time online.

The New York Times - 1d

Survey shows German public feels less safe after series of attacks

Yahoo News - 11h

Tiger Woods has surgery for ruptured Achilles, expected to miss Masters

Tiger Woods announced he had a less invasive surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon on Tuesday, yet another injury that would seem likely to keep him out of the Masters.

NBC News - 2d

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 - 3d

Nearing end of short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan

Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s regular-season ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

What will a tripolar world look like?

It will not go down well for US markets or for relations with traditional allies

Financial Times - 3d

The Best Games Of 2025 (So Far)

We've made it to 2025, and like previous years, there are quite a few upcoming games to look forward to. Last year gave us the amazing Metaphor ReFantazio and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as ...

GameSpot - 1d

Why this week's positive inflation reports won't look as good to the Fed

On the surface, February's inflation data released this week brought some encouraging news.

CNBC - 2h

Mao Zedong’s first Little Red Book had blue cover and less propaganda

Rare early editions of book by communist party chairman, who shunned the idea of wealth, set to fetch £1m at auction. The thoughts of Mao Zedong , published in 1964 under the title Quotations , ...

The Guardian - 5d

Apple MacBook Air (13-Inch, M4) Review: More Power for Less Money

This lightweight machine comes equipped with a bit more power and some necessary improvements, all for a more affordable price.

Wired - 2d

India's inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank's target

The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates and support its slowing economy.

CNBC - 1d

Buccaneers re-signing Chris Godwin: Star WR back in Tampa Bay on three-year deal worth up to $72 million

Godwin reportedly took less money to remain with the team who drafted him

CBS Sports - 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 - 6d

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 - 3d

NC State fires Kevin Keatts: Wolfpack oust coach less than one year removed from miracle Final Four run

The Wolfpack failed to make the ACC Tournament and had their season end with a loss on Saturday to lowly Miami

CBS Sports - 4d

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Is Trump’s Pick for Wall Street’s Top Cop

If confirmed, she is likely to usher in a more hands-off approach to financial regulation than her predecessor’s.

The New York Times - 1d

Roki Sasaki's splitter already looks like one of the best pitches in baseball

Meet the pitch so weird it's giving MLB's pitch-tracking system problems.

Yahoo Sports - 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 - Mar. 6

Canada cuts rates as trade war shakes consumer and business confidence

Reduction to 2.75% comes hours after US tariffs on aluminium and steel take effect

Financial Times - 1d

Fed Rate Cuts Are Looking Less and Less Likely for 2025

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