ECB delivers another rate cut, but economists see little room for more easing

The European Central Bank cut interest rates by a quarter-point Thursday, responding to signs of deteriorating activity and weakening inflation despite bond-market turmoil over plans for a splurge ...

MarketWatch - 5h

ECB cuts interest rate to 2.5%

Rate-setters shift tone, suggesting possible pause to reductions in borrowing costs

Financial Times - 7h

How fast will the ECB cut interest rates?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - 4d

Inflation eases to 2.4% in Europe, supporting likely central bank rate cut

Inflation in Europe eased to 2.4% in February, supporting the case for another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank but leaving open how far the central bank will go in lowering ...

ABC News - 3d

Trump tells Congress tariffs will be ‘a little disturbance.’ Why it’s more than that, according to economists.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered a State-of-the-Union-style address to Congress, with his remarks coming as the U.S. stock market has dropped on his moves with tariffs.

MarketWatch - 1d

ECB faces risk of ‘sleepwalking’ into too many rate cuts, says top official

Rate-setters need to stand ready to pause further monetary easing, Belgian central bank governor says

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Euro zone inflation dips to 2.4% in February as ECB bets point to sixth rate cut

Economists surveyed by Reuters had been expecting inflation to ease to 2.3% in February.

CNBC - 3d

ECB cuts rates again and warns trade war fears are hurting Europe’s economy

Quarter-point cut to deposit rate, to 2.5%, comes as Trump prepares to impose tariffs on EU exports to US. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has cut interest rates ...

The Guardian - 6h

Economists say Trump tariff threats, DOGE job cuts are 'chilling' the economy

Economists say uncertainty from Trump’s tariff threats and mass layoffs of government workers are starting to have a “chilling” effect on the U.S. economy.

ABC News - 6d

Morgan Stanley now expects the ECB to cut on Thursday and again in April

Morgan Stanley says it now expects the European Central Bank to cut interest rates in April as it, like the market, expects a rate cut at Thursday’s meeting.

MarketWatch - 2d

Why the Apollo economist who coined ‘no landing’ now sees intensifying risks to the U.S. economy

Policy uncertainty is no friend to animal spirits, says a leading economist.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

Financial Times - 8h

Bengals release Cappa to free up more cap room

Ahead of an ambitious offseason, the Bengals cleared up more salary cap room by releasing offensive guard Alex Cappa, the team announced Monday morning.

ESPN - 3d

Trump's lies on tax cuts are another gut punch to America's working-class

He and congressional Republicans are getting ready to sell out Americans and our future so he can deliver massive tax cuts to billionaires like Elon Musk.

The Hill - 1d

More Trump administration firings, another email expected on work week details

There are concerns over Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) firings at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This comes as details emerge about another potential email asking ...

CBS News - 6d

Fed’s Schmid warns against rate cuts in response to weaker outlook

Schmid, a voting member of the Fed’s interest-rate committee this year, pointed to two lasting lessons from history.

MarketWatch - Feb. 27

Turkish inflation falls below 40% to set up further rate cuts

Central bank expected to reduce interest rates by 250 basis points when it meets on Thursday

Financial Times - 3d

E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.

The New York Times - 33m

Fed’s Waller eyes interest-rate cuts this year, but not this month

The Federal Reserve should hold interest rates steady at its policy meeting in two weeks and wait to see if the signs of softening in the economy multiply or turn out to be a head fake, Fed ...

MarketWatch - 26m

China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid global uncertainties, finance minister says

China has more room to act on fiscal policy amid domestic and external uncertainties, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an told reporters on Thursday.

CNBC - 12h

Democrats See Political Opening in G.O.P. Budget as Republicans Eye Medicaid Cuts

Democrats are rerunning the playbook that won them control of Congress in 2018, focusing on the cost of the G.O.P.’s tax cut plan for ordinary Americans, particularly when it comes to health care.

The New York Times - 5d

CrowdStrike sees more costs ahead in the aftermath of last summer’s outage

CrowdStrike’s stock is falling in the wake of a larger-than-expected loss and disappointing profit guidance.

MarketWatch - 1d

Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Till Inflation Improves, Fed Meeting Minutes Show

Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Bank of Korea slashes rates to lowest since August 2022 on economic worries, cuts growth forecast

The Bank of Korea cut rates to 2.75% from 3%, in line with expectations from economists polled by Reuters, trimming rates for the third time in four meetings.

CNBC - Feb. 25

European Central Bank to make 'last easy rate cut' as tariffs, higher fiscal spending loom

Disagreement among policymakers may be set to increase as the neutral rate swims into view.

CNBC - 1d

Turkey cuts interest rates to 42.5% after inflation falls to 2-year low

Borrowing costs reduced for third month running after price rises ease to below 40% for first time since June 2023

Financial Times - 8h

European Central Bank cuts rates again, says policy is becoming 'meaningfully less restrictive'

The ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points and struck a more hawkish tone in its communication.

CNBC - 7h

No ‘golden age’ is coming. Trump’s tariffs will hit Americans with higher interest rates and more inflation.

Protectionism won’t make us rich — especially if tariffs launch a trade war.

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

Mortgage rates are falling, but it’s not helping sell more homes. Are lower house prices next?

Homebuilder stocks are in a bear market, as lower mortgage rates and continued rate discounts haven’t improved demand.

MarketWatch - 5d

Sen. Booker says ‘we are seeing real crises’ across U.S. from Trump and Musk cuts: Full interview

Democratic Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) says Americans are feeling the “pain” of federal cuts from the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency headed by billionaire Elon Musk.

NBC News - Feb. 23

The Social Security Fairness Act could boost payments for more than 3.2 million Americans—see who qualifies

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law before he left office in January. Here's who may see a boost to their benefits and when.

CNBC - Feb. 27

Tariffs could raise prices for new homes—see how much more it could cost buyers

Tariffs are expected to raise homebuilding costs, increasing prices for buyers.

CNBC - 1d

'Hard choices are necessary' - Man Utd to cut up to 200 more jobs

After 250 members of staff were made redundant last year, Manchester United announce up to 200 more redundancies to "return the club to profitability".

BBC News - Feb. 24

DOGE need to be more 'targeted' and 'thoughtful' with cuts, says GOP lawmaker

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how House Republicans plan on passing a budget resolution containing President Trump’s tax and spending priorities.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Kevin O’Leary: DOGE should cut 20 percent more

“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary defended tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday evening, saying he thinks the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should make even more cuts to government ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

The Callisto Protocol Dev Cuts More Jobs In Gaming's Latest Layoffs

Striking Distance Studios, the Krafton-owned game studio that made 2022's The Callisto Protocol and 2024's Redacted , has undergone a new round of layoffs. This follows on from a previous round ...

GameSpot - Feb. 25

Could Forest Service cuts lead to more bear encounters?

Cuts of U.S. Forest Service staff members who work around America's national parks could impact visitors in different ways, even increasing the potential for harm. CBS News' Ian Lee explains.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Rep. Suzan DelBene on Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, potential Medicaid cuts and more

Democratic leaders are sharing their concerns about the House Republicans' budget resolution. Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, joins ...

CBS News - 5d

Tastes of Vancouver’s Little Tehran

In the north of the city is a flourishing Iranian community whose delicious restaurants, cafés and food stores feel like home

Financial Times - Feb. 26

The Teacher in Room 1214

When a gunman killed two of her students, Ivy Schamis was the only adult in the room. Her journey through guilt and healing sheds light on the impossible role of American teachers.

The New York Times - Feb. 27

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