Did the interest rate cuts spark economic growth
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ABC News - World
Sri Lankans vote in a presidential election that will decide how it recovers from economic crisis
Sri Lankans are voting in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval10 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
Did the 1990s break America’s faith in democracy?
Three new books on the US look at the Clinton decade, the rise of conspiracies and the existential threat of November’s presidential election1 hour ago -
Financial Times - World
Investors hope US rate cuts will provide lift for emerging market debt
Local currency bonds have lagged this year but Fed’s move is expected to ease pressure on developing nations2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Lebanon border clashes between Israel, Hezbollah spark fears of wider war
The fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continued escalating Friday as the Israeli military says it killed about a dozen top Hezbollah members in a rare airstrike in Beirut. Chris ...5 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
UN pleads against further violence after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah leader
IDF airstrike on Beirut that killed at least 14 causes fears of escalation into even more devastating conflict. Further violence between Israel and Iran’s allies Hezbollah and Hamas could ignite a ...8 hours ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed decision’s lone dissenter worries the bigger rate cut sends a ‘premature victory’ message to markets
Michelle Bowman was the first Federal Reserve governor to dissent from an interest-rate decision since 2005.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Sports
Did Shohei Ohtani Just Play the Single Greatest Baseball Game Ever?
With Thursday’s performance, the M.L.B. star became the first player to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a season. Here’s how Ohtani’s master class compares to other all-time individual ...9 hours ago - MLB -
CBS Sports - Sports
North Carolina expected to start QB Jacolby Criswell against James Madison in attempt to spark offense
Criswell will be the Tar Heels' third different starting quarterback this year9 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Did the interest rate cuts spark economic growth?
The Federal Reserve Board's announcement to cut interest rates has made stocks surge for now and mortgage rates slightly drop. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent ...9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices log weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures booked solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s large interest-rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed rate cut scared me. Where should I invest my $127,000 in savings now?
This reader wonders whether CD rates, high-yield savings accounts and bond ladders are still smart moves, even if interest rates keep dropping.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Jamie Dimon: Only 5% of everyday Americans probably know about the Fed’s historic interest-rate cut
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggests the half-point interest-rate cut is “a minor thing” that Wall Street — not Main Street — is obsessing over.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
3 big HELOC benefits to know as interest rates drop
A home equity line of credit can be particularly advantageous for borrowers now as interest rates drop. Here's why.10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Fed bets were so out of whack: Waller explains what put him ‘over the edge’ for a jumbo rate cut
Inflation might actually fall too far, the Fed governor says, opening the door wider for more half-point interest-rate cuts.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you borrow home equity now that the Fed has cut rates?
It could be a smart time to borrow from your home's equity — but you should consider a few factors first.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Trump Did to the G.O.P., Musk Did to Twitter
It’s more toxic but less relevant than ever.11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
What’s Next for Rate Cuts? The Fed Is Watching Jobs and Prices.
A Federal Reserve official predicted quarter point rate cuts if data looked ‘fine’. But he also set out a scenario for a pause — or faster reductions.11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Did central banks get the inflation crisis right?
Policymakers are lowering rates and signalling new confidence that a ‘soft landing’ is possible. But few are ready to declare victory11 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you buy a home after the Fed's big rate cut?
There are some compelling reasons why homebuyers may want to act now that the Fed has cut rates. Here's what to know.11 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed official would back more aggressive interest rate cuts if US data worsen
Influential governor Christopher Waller says inflation is falling more quickly than he expected11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS Sports - Sports
'We Need to Talk' showcases 10 years of progress for women in sports as well as room for growth
We Need to Talk celebrates its 10th anniversary in its latest episode, which airs on Saturday on CBS12 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Small-cap stocks post longest rally since 2021 after Fed rate cut. What’s next?
Small-cap stocks just saw their longest winning streak in three and a half years, after the Federal Reserve recalibrated its monetary policy with a big interest-rate cut.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Will mortgage interest rates fall further in September?
Mortgage interest rates plunged to a 2-year low this week. But will they drop even further this month?13 hours ago - Mortgage -
GameSpot - Tech
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Moment Trailer
Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is just around the corner releasing on October 11th, 2024.13 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
OK, so there was an interest rate cut. What do I do now?
The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to lower its key interest rate by half a percentage point brought some clarity to the country’s top financial decision-makers, sending stocks surging to ...13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.15 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks at risk of a bubble after Fed’s jumbo rate cut, BofA strategist says
One Bank of America strategist thinks the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest-rates by 50 basis points this week will ultimately end in tears for investors.16 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Will the Fed cut interest rates again this year? Experts weigh in.
The Fed delivered a large interest rate cut this week. Will they do it again?17 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Financial Times - World
BoJ holds interest rates and upgrades consumption outlook
Central bank forecasts Japanese economy will keep growing at a pace above its potential growth rate19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Why half of voters think Labour has done a poor job so far
Dodgy donations, infrastructure challenges and anticipation of October’s ‘painful’ Budget weigh on party’s approval ratings20 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed’s jumbo cut
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year LPR at 3.85%.23 hours ago - China -
CNBC - Business
Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate steady as it treads cautiously on normalizing policy
The decision came as the central bank seeks to wean its economy off the long-held ultra-easy monetary policy and curb the yen's slide against the U.S. dollar.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts
The pagers that exploded had labels pointing to a Taiwanese firm - but it denied making the devices.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.Yesterday