Looming Rate Cut Leaves Investors Wondering If the Fed Can Achieve A Soft Landing
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CBS News - Top stories
Government shutdown threat looms over Congress' return
Lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill on Monday with just three weeks to avert a shutdown.36 minutes ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Ubisoft Investor Calls For Videogame Maker to Go Private
Shares of Ubisoft Entertainment plunged after a minority investor called for the maker of the Assassin’s Creed videogame franchise to go private and install a new management team.52 minutes ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Government shutdown looms as Congress returns with just three weeks to avoid it
Congress returns to Washington with three weeks to avoid a government shutdown, no plan in sight and Donald Trump urging Republicans to shut it down over a voting bill.1 hour ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Sterling at Risk of Falling as U.K. Labor Market Conditions Soften
Sterling’s muted reaction to a survey that showed U.K. permanent job placements fell at an accelerated pace in August is surprising, Monex Europe said.4 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Steady as Investors Look for Clues on Fed Rate Cuts
Gold was steady early in Asia as the market ponders the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates, ANZ Research analysts said.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Government shutdown looms as Congress faces funding fight
Congress is staring down a time crunch to avert a shutdown, with both parties digging in their heels and some Republicans expressing skepticism about their own party’s plans less than a month ...14 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Schumer snubs House Republicans in looming shutdown fight
He says his chamber will seek to avoid "a pointless and painful government shutdown."14 hours ago - Republican Party -
BBC News - Top stories
Venezuelan opposition leader lands in Spain after fleeing homeland
Edmundo González landed at a military base in Madrid, where he will be granted political asylum.16 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
The stock market is stumbling on nagging fears the Fed may have made a mistake
Investors fear, but don’t know for sure, if a long-awaited Federal Reserve rate cut has been left too long.20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
September tax filing deadline looms – except in these disaster areas
The September deadline to make an estimated tax payment is fast approaching, but taxpayers living in designated disaster zones across the U.S. will be granted an automatic delay, according to the IRS.21 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Mexico's Looming Judiciary Overhaul Spooks U.S. Business
Billions of dollars in foreign-investment plans involving the U.S. and its biggest trading partner are on hold.22 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Europe won’t achieve its growth aims without more integrated policymaking
The way the commission and member states currently operate undermines the bloc’s economic objectives23 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Is the ECB about to cut interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The 100-Yard-Wide Strip of Land That Divides Israeland Hamas on a Cease-Fire
Hamas and Egypt want Israel to leave the Gaza’s Philadelphi corridor before any truce. Israel and the U.S. are adamantly against the idea.Yesterday - Israel -
CNBC - Business
Yellen says U.S. economy remains solid, on path to 'soft landing' with no meaningful layoffs
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in August that the U.S. economy might be ready for an interest rate cut.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Power struggle looms at Chelsea FC as US co-owners’ relationship sours
Ties between Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have frayed since the record £2.5bn takeoverYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Boeing Starliner lands in New Mexico as crew remains on International Space Station
NASA announced Saturday that Boeing’s Starliner had landed in New Mexico even though its crew remains on the International Space Station. The Starliner touched down at 12 a.m. ET at White Sands ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
These investors are killing the game-changing tech startups of America
Startups lose billions and venture capital’s lack of vision is to blame.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Was Harris a tough prosecutor or a ‘soft on crime’ liberal?
Donald Trump has used vice-president’s record as a government lawyer to attack her over criminal justice issuesYesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Ravens-Chiefs shatters kickoff game ratings record
A total audience average of 28.9 million watched the Chiefs beat the Ravens on Thursday, making it the most-watched NFL kickoff game since it started in 2002.2 days ago - NFL -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Jobs Slowdown Frustrates Investors Who Wanted Certainty on the Fed
Revisions and other distortions mean monetary policy outlook remains hazier than Wall Street would have liked.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
AP PHOTOS: A ferocious blaze scars the land outside Greece’s capital
In the blackened remains of his workshop, sculptor Vangelis Ilias stacks what little is left of years of his efforts. In August, a ferocious wildfire swept through the mountains north of Athens, ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Boeing's troubled space capsule ends mission with a landing in the New Mexico desert, leaving two astronauts in orbit
Boeing's troubled space capsule ends mission with a landing in the New Mexico desert, leaving two astronauts in orbit2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
The weird, wonderful whimsy of Dennis Severs’ House
The unique sensory bombardment it offers shows how magical immersive design can be2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Boeing's troubled capsule leaves astronauts behind as it departs the International Space Station and aims for a landing
Boeing's troubled capsule leaves astronauts behind as it departs the International Space Station and aims for a landing2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Job Market Remains Tepid Ahead of Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cuts
The job market may have cooled but appears sturdy as the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates Sept. 17-18.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Investors as Exponents: Acquiring Network and Know-How
The right people can help your company accelerate growth and raise money, even in a tough environment.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed officials leave door open for large interest rate cuts if data worsens
Comments from policymakers follow report showing US economy added fewer jobs than expected2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
For the Fed, a Sign That the Job Market Is Cooling but Not Cracking
Fed officials are hurtling toward a rate cut this month, but Friday’s jobs data left their options open on the size of that reduction.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Hewett and Reid achieve ultimate dream with Paralympic tennis title
Japan’s Miki and Oda beaten 6-2, 6-1 in Paris final Briton’s are first men’s pair to complete ‘golden slam’ The hug lasted for an entire minute. Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid, after years of ...2 days ago - Olympics -
CNBC - Business
Fed Governor Waller backs interest rate cut at September meeting, open to larger move
Waller on Friday backed an interest rate cut at the upcoming policy meeting, noting the importance of supporting a weakening jobs picture.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Entertainment
'Demon Copperhead' author Barbara Kingsolver to receive National Book Award for lifetime achievement
The National Book Foundation has awarded Barbara Kingsolver a medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters (DCAL), which has previously been given to Toni Morrison, Philip Roth and Joan ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Soft plastics are a scourge of the Earth, but there are ways to break our toxic addiction
Plastic recycling is failing to scale anywhere near fast enough and remains a marginal activity in the sector. Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to ...2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Feds Investigate Airlines' Frequent Flier Points Programs
The Department of Transportation orders the four biggest U.S. carriers to explain their customer loyalty programs, acting on concerns that frequent rule changes make it costlier for fliers to ...2 days ago - Travel