Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says
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Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says
Kevin Hassett, who was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, agreed with Trump’s view that the Federal Reserve has acted politically in recent ...7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Justin Trudeau Has a Big Political Problem: Justin Trudeau
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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hold dueling rallies in swing-state Michigan – as it happened
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The Fed Looks Like It Made a Mistake With Its Jumbo Rate Cut
Strong economic data and a still-hot economy has made some experts wonder whether the central bank made the right call with its jumbo rate cut.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified
Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins electionYesterday - Donald Trump -
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Trump speaks at Al Smith dinner after Harris during rally ridicules ‘father of IVF’ claim – US politics live
Donald Trump receives warm response and criticises lack of personal appearance by Kamala Harris, who spotlights reproductive rights during rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Don’t miss important US ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return
Israeli PM says 'task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war. Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar is dead: what we ...Yesterday - Israel -
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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza
Death of architect of October 7 attack on Israel represents a devastating blow to Palestinian militant group2 days ago -
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Acting Secret Service Director says former President Trump getting presidential-level security detail
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Yahya Sinwar may have been killed, Israel says
Israel may have killed Yahya Sinwar, a long-time Hamas commander in the Gaza Strip, Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz said. CBS News' Robert Berger and Courtney Kealy have more. Plus, CBS News' ...2 days ago - Israel -
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Will home prices rise with more Fed rate cuts? Here's what experts think.
With the Fed cutting rates again, home prices are unlikely to remain the same. Here's what some experts are predicting.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar may have been killed
Israel says Hamas' senior leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, may have been killed by IDF troops during an operation in the enclave. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Ramy Inocencio have more.2 days ago - Israel -
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US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?
Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefit2 days ago -
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Imran Khan uni chancellor bid rejected, says adviser
Mr Khan applied for the role from prison in Pakistan, where he has been for over a year.3 days ago -
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Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.3 days ago -
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US swing state voters: 'You have a big say on what happens in the entire world'
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Starbucks Quietly Made a Big Change That You May Not Have Even Noticed. You’ll Either Love It or Hate It
New CEO Brian Niccol’s strategy is to reestablish Starbucks as a premium brand, and recent changes show it’s moving in that direction.3 days ago -
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Trump Brags About His Math Skills and Economic Plans. Experts Say Both Are Shaky.
In a combative interview, the former president hinted at even higher tariffs as an economic magic bullet.4 days ago - Donald Trump -
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The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control
Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...4 days ago -
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Here’s Why Economists Say Trump’s Economic Plans Would Worsen Inflation
Tariffs, the GOP hopeful’s go-to economic policy plank, would raise average household costs by $2,600 a year, and experts say Trump’s other plans would do more harm than good.4 days ago -
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Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.
Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”4 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Trump says he wants to ‘put in comments’ on rate decisions, but not give orders to Fed
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday offered a fresh defense of his view that he should get to influence the Federal Reserve if elected, as he responded to questions during an ...4 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Fed’s Daly open to skipping rate cut at one of two remaining meetings this year
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on Tuesday said she is open to skipping an interest-rate cut at one of the Federal Reserve’s two remaining policy meetings this year.4 days ago -
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Claudia Sahm says her namesake recession indicator may have been a false alarm — this time
The economist tells MarketWatch the unusual features of this economy mean that if the Sahm rule was going to break, it would be during this period.4 days ago -
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Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.4 days ago -
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Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts
Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this month4 days ago -
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Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data
Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome4 days ago -
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Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates
Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.5 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...5 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation
A key voter on the Federal Reserve said the surprising strength of the economy suggests the central bank should “proceed with more caution” in cutting U.S. interest rates to make sure inflation ...5 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.
Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.5 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Trump would not weaken the dollar, says adviser Scott Bessent
Potential Treasury secretary also insists former president’s threats of large tariffs are bargaining positions6 days ago - Donald Trump -
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Young men's economic prospects are shifting, along with their politics
For David Tasker, an 18-year-old construction worker in Pennsylvania, his top financial priorities are having enough money for gas, dining out and spending on his girlfriend while living at home ...6 days ago