Europe markets higher with Fed in focus; UK net borrowing higher than expected
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CBS News - Top stories
Black women have higher risk of all types of breast cancer death, study finds
In a new study, researchers found black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.48 minutes ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Black women have higher risk of dying from all types of breast cancer, new study finds
Black women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer when compared to white women, and racism could be a factor in the disparity, according to a new study by Massachusetts General Hospital. ...1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
The Fed's biggest interest rate call in years happens Wednesday. Here's what to expect
While markets have made up their mind that the Fed is going to cut, there's a vigorous debate over how far policymakers will go.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
This part of the Treasury market may move the most on a Fed interest-rate cut
Wednesday’s interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve is shaping up to become one of the most exciting announcements by the central bank in a long time, with the potential to reshape what’s ...1 hour ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Italy next to face storm after 21 killed in Europe floods
More than 50 regions of Italy have issued alerts, as flooding continues to batter Poland and the Czech Republic.1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil rises more than 1%, closes above $71 per barrel amid Fed rate cut optimism
The oil market is also bracing for the Fed's decision Wednesday on interest rates.2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
History says Fed interest-rate cut sets up ‘crapshoot’ for stock-market investors
A decent rule of thumb is to watch the next two weeks after a first Federal Reserve interest-rate cut, says Jason Goepfert, senior research analyst at SentimenTrader2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Our approach to the stock market heading into the Fed's big Wednesday decision
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Banking Deal Oversight to Get a Major Revamp
The F.D.I.C. and the Justice Department are changing how they evaluate mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry.4 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Daredevil walks slackline from Europe to Asia
A daredevil walked a slackline set up on Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge, a more than 3,500-foot walk that took him from Asia to Europe.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Shares of Broadcom should be higher given the chipmaker's AI growth outlook
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.5 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Market speculation about the next Fed rate cut masks deeper issues
Even so, perma-critics of the US central bank are cracking their knuckles in anticipation5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Central Europe braces for further flooding as swollen rivers continue to rise
Deadly Storm Boris has dumped up to five times average September rainfall in four days. Storm Boris batters central Europe – in pictures As swollen rivers continued to rise, volunteers and ...6 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Draghi is trying to save Europe from itself
His report on competitiveness presents the EU with an ‘existential challenge’6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Lammy vows to put climate action at centre of UK foreign policy
Foreign secretary says government will build global clean power alliance for sharing knowledge and technology7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ABC News - World
Wildfires in Portugal blamed for three deaths as Europe sends aircraft to help
Five thousand firefighters are struggling to contain multiple wildfires raging across northern Portugal that are blamed for causing at least six deaths and forcing an unknown number of residents to ...7 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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MarketWatch - Business
How the Fed’s rate decision could unravel a big bond-market recession bet
The stakes for investors are running high ahead of a historic rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.8 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
A crisis of confidence at the Fed
Its self doubt comes in a decisive week for central banks9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Bets on wild stock-market swings boom as traders face most uncertain Fed rate decision in recent memory
Some options traders are leaving nothing to chance ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Rare supermoon partial eclipse to grace UK night sky
There will be a partial eclipse of the harvest supermoon on Tuesday night, visible across the UK - clouds permitting.12 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Not Sure What to Focus on in Life? Richard Branson and Beyoncé Both Suggest the Theory of Circles
When you're not sure how to invest your time and energy, the theory of circles can guide you.12 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Brexit deal impact in UK is worsening, warn economists
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.13 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
THG, and the art of expectation management
Ingenuity is an attitude, not just a brand name14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
UK urged to reform science research funding to compete globally
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategy16 hours ago - United Kingdom -
ESPN - Sports
Eagles' Brown expects to be out 'couple of weeks'
Star receiver A.J. Brown told ESPN reporter Lisa Salters on Monday night that he expects to miss "a couple of weeks" with his injured hamstring, but the Philadelphia Eagles veteran added that he ...16 hours ago - NFL -
The Guardian - World
People are getting ‘stuck’ in insecure work for years, says UK thinktank
Work Foundation says ‘juggling unpredictable pay and hours’ keeps staff from upskilling and finding new jobs. ‘I don’t do a monthly shop any more’: life with unpredictable working hours ...17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Want to fix UK prisons? Let the women out
Imprisonment is not obviously a good solution to drug addiction or for those who have been coerced into crime17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Do I owe UK tax on my crypto assets?
I’ve had a letter from HMRC; does this mean I've made a mistake on my last tax return?17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
Fund managers bemoan lack of choice in UK stock market
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select from17 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks22 hours ago