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US stocks slide as strong data sends Treasury yields higher
Investors bet Fed likely to lower interest rates just once this year after better than expected jobs and services figuresFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria
Berlin circulates proposals for relief on curbs in exchange for reforms from new leadership in DamascusFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden administration eases sanctions on transitional Syrian government after Assad ouster
The Biden administration has eased sanctions blocking transactions with the transitional Syrian government following the ousting of longtime dictator Bashar Assad. The move marks a gesture of ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.4% in third consecutive rise
Increase damps hope that European Central Bank will boost region’s flagging economy with rate cutsFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Next Ups Guidance After Strong Christmas
Next lifted its fiscal-year outlook after Christmas sales were better than expected but said U.K. growth is likely to slow, as higher employer tax costs begin to filter through into the economy.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Michael Barr to Leave His Role as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision
Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Strong earthquake strikes in China's Tibet region near border with Nepal
A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualtiesABC News - Jan. 6 -
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government
The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Fed official delivers a blunt message to the stock market — which ignores it
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook gave one of the bluntest warnings an official at the central bank has ever delivered about the stock market.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
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 -
Nintendo Switch Cartridges Are Being Replaced With Googly Eyes
Nintendo Switch users are reporting that some recently purchased Switch games have arrived with the game cartridge missing from inside the box. Even odder, the cartridges appear to have been ...GameSpot - Jan. 6 -
Scheffler (hand) skips AmEx, eyes Pebble return
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said he withdrew from next week's PGA Tour event to give his right hand a few more weeks to heal before returning at Pebble Beach.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Men's basketball AP poll: Tennessee holds strong as Florida, Oklahoma finally drop
Tennessee is the last remaining undefeated team in the nation.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Michael Barr to step down as Fed’s top Wall Street regulator
US central bank’s vice-chair for supervision will leave his role in February but stay on as a governorFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
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Report of easing tariff plan, which Trump denies, sends dollar lower
Aides to President-elect Donald Trump are weighing more targeted tariffs than was proposed by the campaign, according to a report.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
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Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen
While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Stock market manages strong start to 2025. But watch for these potential pitfalls.
Stock-market investors are just two days into the new year but managed to halt the slide that damped the end of a still stellar 2024.MarketWatch - Jan. 5 -
Start January Strong by Turning Post-Holiday Energy Into Small-Business Success
After a well-deserved winter break, small-business leaders often return brimming with ideas. Here’s how to focus, prioritize, and build momentum for a productive year ahead.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Did the US jobs market hold up?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Freeman, Franklin eye boost to all Black coaches
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and Penn State's James Franklin are aware they are on the brink of making history in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Eye Opener: Winter storm to hit much of U.S.
Millions of Americans are in the path of the first major winter storm of the year, which is expected to dump snow and ice and create dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast. ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Feds find bomb-making material in home of New Orleans attacker
New Orleans is ramping up security in the aftermath of the New Year's Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more. The city is set to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power
Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish
General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
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Recovery in US car sales eases fear of economic malaise settling in
Strong purchase data to end the year reverses downward trend as lower interest rates and better deals lure buyersFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules
The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
JetBlue fined $2 million by feds for "chronic flight delays"
JetBlue is the first carrier to be penalized by the Department of Transportation for unrealistic scheduling practice.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Novak Djokovic crashes out in Brisbane while Aryna Sabalenka eases through
Reilly Opelka finds inspired form to dump out Serbian Sabalenka advances to semi-final against Mirra Andreeva Novak Djokovic suffered a surprise 7-6 (6), 6-3 defeat to Reilly Opelka in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
House holds vote to elect speaker
Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
It's Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo
For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presentsABC News - Jan. 3 -
Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes
Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3