Why Low Layoff Numbers Dont Mean the Labor Market Is Strong
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CNBC - Business
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. Here's what that means for your wallet
The first rate cut in years will affect many types of consumer products. Here's what it means for credit cards, mortgage rates, auto loans and savings accounts.13 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.52 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Mark Cuban Thinks Being a Billionaire Means The American Dream Is Alive and Well
The former 'Shark Tank' judge thinks paying taxes is patriotic.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing to Begin Temporary Layoffs Because of Strike
The aerospace giant said it would temporarily lay off tens of thousands of employees to stem losses from a walkout by the machinists’ union.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
Boeing starts furloughing tens of thousands of employees amid machinist strike
CEO Kelly Ortberg said affected employees would take one week of furlough every four weeks for the strike's duration and he and his team would take pay cuts.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Attractive Nvidia and Alphabet prices could be a stock-market October surprise. Here’s why.
Tech giants look cheap on an earnings-growth basis, while U.S. stocks overall can resist seasonal weakness.2 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economy5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Health
What R.F.K. Jr.’s Alliance With Trump Could Mean for Public Health
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has long voiced doubts about vaccine safety, has hopes of influencing federal health policy. Could he finally get the chance?5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 MLB playoff picture: Baseball standings, magic numbers, tiebreakers, postseason projections
Less than two weeks remain in the MLB regular season, so where do things stand?5 hours ago - MLB -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The U.S. economy is strong by one measure. Why the Fed is set to lower borrowing costs anyway.
A giddy Wall Street projects the Federal Reserve will dramatically reduce interest rates over the next year, even though the U.S. economy seems to be growing rapidly. Odd? Not at all, economists say.6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.7 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Here's What the Fearless Fund Settlement Means for DEI Efforts Nationwide
Fearless Fund's year-plus-long fight against an anti-DEI lawsuit is over -- and its grant program for Black women entrepreneurs has ceased. Here's what that could mean for the DEI landscape.10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
UK aid spend may hit 17-year low, charities warn
Charities fear Chancellor Rachel Reeves will slash £2bn from overseas aid at next month's Budget.11 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Sports
A Small-Market Team Is Setting an Example for M.L.B.
The Royals are on the brink of the postseason because they wanted to get better quickly. It’s refreshing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.13 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high
Japan's number of people aged 65 and over has reached a record high, cementing it as the worlds most elderly country, according to government statistics.14 hours ago - Japan -
ABC News - Sports
Baz goes 7 strong innings, Siri homers and drives in 4 runs as Rays beat Red Sox 8-3
Shane Baz allowed two runs and two hits over seven innings, Jose Siri hit a home run and drove in four, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-315 hours ago - MLB -
CBS News - Top stories
Pennsylvania struggling with low energy prices amid 2024 fracking focus
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have focused on fracking, the process of injecting fluid into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas, in their respective ...17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...18 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Tight End Preview: Streaming options, numbers to know, and more
Everything you need to know about tight end in Week 321 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
ESPN - Sports
'A little edgy, a little testy': How Derek Carr's offseason reset helped the Saints start strong
New Orleans has scored a combined 91 points to start the season. But getting to this point hasn't come easily for the franchise or its quarterback.23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Restarts Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators are helping the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.23 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois: What the title fight means for both men in the heavyweight division
The pair of young stars are set to meet in an interesting showdown on Saturday in LondonYesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase breaking bats, records, making strong case to win AL Cy Young
Emmanuel Clase is breaking bats and records at an almost equal paceYesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
'Stopping the Steal' examines Trump's attempt to subvert 2020 election, and what it means for 2024
Dan Reed's "Stopping the Steal," premiering Tuesday on HBO, talks to the people on the inside with former President Trump as he tried to subvert the 2020 presidential election.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Stellantis Fight With Union Heats Up as UAW Files Labor Charges
Autoworkers fear the automaker will move jobs out of U.S. plants as the union files a National Labor Relations Board complaint.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
How OUI the People's Founder Keeps the Bond Strong With Her Community
Founder Karen Young views her community as intimates.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
New York Philharmonic Opens Its Season Amid Labor Talks and Troubles
The orchestra is working to negotiate a new contract with musicians, resolve a misconduct inquiry and hire a new chief executive.Yesterday - New York -
The Guardian - World
‘Our vote means next to nothing’: optimism of young Scottish yes supporters fades 10 years on
Young people’s support for independence has increased since 2014 but some see a ‘real lack of trust’ in politicians. Steven Campbell was 17 and still a high school pupil during the Scottish ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
A new report from the Department of Labor raises tough questions about whether and to what extent forced labor and child labor are intertwined with climate-friendly technology. The department ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Sports
Darvish throws 6 strong innings, Merrill and Profar homer as the Padres beat the Astros 3-1
Yu Darvish had his best outing since being sidelined for more than three months, and rookie Jackson Merrill and Jurickson Profar homered as the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 3-1Yesterday - MLB -
Financial Times - World
Temporary needn’t mean tasteless in rented accommodation
The rental market represents a substantial target market for designers, and creative minds are rising to the challengeYesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in JanuaryYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarksYesterday