Latest in Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy
Sort by
2,802 items
-
Southwest Airlines as we know it is over. Here's what's changing, from bag fees to basic economy
Southwest will start charging customers to check bags, launch basic economy tickets in a bid to drive up revenue.CNBC - 6d -
Worries over Trump's promise to remake the economy showed up in a big way this week
As voters returned Donald Trump to the White House in November, many had the economy top of mind.NBC News - 4d -
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook
The BOJ's decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.CNBC - 45m -
Powell says Fed is awaiting 'greater clarity' on Trump policies before making next move on rates
Powell reiterated statements he and his colleagues have made recently counseling patience on monetary policy.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the White House is focused on the 'real economy' and not concerned about 'a little' market volatility
essent said the administration is attentive to market moves, he predicted that both the economy and markets would prosper over time.CNBC - 5d -
Indonesian stocks tumble 4% on concerns over economy
Jakarta index among world’s worst performers as slowing consumption and government spending rattle investorsFinancial Times - 23h -
How the US economy lost its aura of invincibility
Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has fadedFinancial Times - 4d -
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Is Trump’s Pick for Wall Street’s Top Cop
If confirmed, she is likely to usher in a more hands-off approach to financial regulation than her predecessor’s.The New York Times - 6d -
Amazon sues feds over having to recall products made by other sellers
Amazon sues safety regulator, denying liability for hundreds of thousands potentially dangerous or defective products sold on its platform.CBS News - 13h -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says a 'detox' period for the economy does not have to be a recession
The Trump administration is aiming for a "smooth transition" as it looks for ways to cut government spending.CNBC - 5d -
OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves grapples with weak economy
Downgrade comes ahead of Spring Statement, when official forecasts are expected to show much weaker GDP outlookFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - Mar. 6 -
Canada cuts rates as trade war shakes consumer and business confidence
Reduction to 2.75% comes hours after US tariffs on aluminium and steel take effectFinancial Times - 6d -
Will the Federal Reserve speed up US rate cuts this year?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Not quite yet beautiful’: Republicans at odds over spending cuts after meeting Trump
Senate Republicans aren’t seeing eye to eye with their colleagues in the House over places to cut spending in order to pay for their extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts. GOP members of the Senate ...The Hill - 4d -
Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety
Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Slower economic growth is likely ahead with risk of a recession rising, according to the CNBC Fed Survey
The 32 survey respondents, who include fund managers, strategists and analysts, raised the probability of recession to 36% from 23% in January.CNBC - 18h -
'Discarded like a dirty rag': Chinese state media hails Trump's cuts to Voice of America
State newspaper gloated that the network has "now been discarded by its own government like a dirty rag".BBC News - 1d -
Stock-market bulls abandoned by Trump won’t be saved by Jerome Powell and the Fed
President Donald Trump signaled to stock-market investors last week that they’re on their own. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will likely deliver a similar message when monetary policymakers ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Graham on Ukraine aid pause: 'If we pull the plug on Ukraine, it'd be worse than Afghanistan'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said on Sunday he is worried about the consequences of suspending aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine as the fighting continues against Russia. “Yeah, I am worried ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza
Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza, a week after Israel cut off all supplies of goods to the territory to over 2 million people.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
GOP's Burchett berates CNN anchor over spending cuts coverage
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday attacked CNN’s coverage of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) spending cuts and accused the network of trying to rally its viewers against ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Honduras holds primaries as voter frustration simmers over security and the economy
Voters in Honduras will select candidates from the three main parties to compete in November’s general election for the presidencyABC News - Mar. 9 -
Farmers sue Trump administration over halted IRA grants
Farmers and environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision to pause grants that are part of the Democrats’ climate, tax and health care law. They are challenging the ...The Hill - 5d -
Aid workers warn ‘people are dying and they’re going to continue dying’ as funding cuts hit
Moves by US, UK and other donors to cut aid mean ‘high malnutrition rates, starvation and death’, say experts. Cuts to food assistance by the US, Britain and others are already leading to more ...The Guardian - 4d -
Flick’s two alternatives in Barcelona midfield with Marc Casado’s season likely over
Barcelona’s dramatic comeback at the Metropolitano seemed to set up a perfect international break – a crucial win over one of their direct title rivals, giving them the perfect chance to open up a...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘It’s like a men’s shed’: inside the Pokémon trading card communities rocked by a string of brazen thefts
The value of Pokémon cards is booming, but for people who gather weekly to trade and battle their Pikachus and Togepis, the cards mean much more than cash. On a sleepy Tuesday night, beneath an ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump administration's funding, staff cuts spark concerns over Colorado River
Federal funding freezes and staffing cuts are setting off alarms about the future of the Colorado River, a critical artery that supplies water to some 40 million people in 30 tribes and seven ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Trump says a transition period for the economy is likely: 'You can’t really watch the stock market'
Officials have spent the past several days bracing Americans for a slowdown that they say will lead to stronger growth ahead.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Hundreds protest Tesla showrooms over Musk's DOGE work
Hundreds of protestors gathered outside of Tesla showrooms on Saturday to showcase their disdain for CEO Elon Musk and his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in an effort to ...The Hill - 3d -
9 quality bank stocks most likely to rise as much as 45% after recent market declines
Recent action shows investors can never really predict how interest rates will move.MarketWatch - 6d -
Johns Hopkins University says it is cutting more than 2,000 workers due to cut to federal aid
Johns Hopkins University said Thursday that it is cutting over 2,000 workers because of a federal funding cut. “The termination of more than $800 million in [U.S. Agency for International ...The Hill - 5d -
Copper settles near a record high. Why it’s not a great economic indicator anymore.
Copper settled above $5 a pound Tuesday on Comex for the first time since May, but the industrial metal’s ability to offer signals about the health of the economy has been clouded by the trade war ...MarketWatch - 15h -
Magic The Gathering Tarkir Dragonstorm Debut: See All The Cards Now
A Dragonstorm is brewing... While many await the upcoming Final Fantasy collaboration set, Magic: The Gathering's own universe has a storm of its own brewing first. The next in-universe ...GameSpot - 15h -
Natasha Cloud traded to Liberty from Mercury for WNBA Draft picks
The New York Liberty landed veteran guard Natasha Cloud in a Sunday trade with the Phoenix Mercury for two WNBA Draft picks.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Natasha Cloud trade grades: Who won the Sun and Liberty deal?
Connecticut guard Natasha Cloud is off to New York. Who won the Sun-Liberty trade deal?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Klang Games partners with Google Cloud on AI-driven simulation game Seed
Klang, the pioneering studio behind the ambitious simulation Seed, announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud.VentureBeat - 1d -
Here’s how ‘DOGE’ cuts, safety fears and a slowing economy are combining to hurt airlines
American Airlines now sees a much bigger Q1 loss, and Southwest said less government travel hurt revenue.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
NOAA cuts raising concerns over public safety
Another wave of mass firings could be hitting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency, which includes the National Weather Service, could ultimately lose about 20% of its ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
IRS to pause modernization efforts under Trump
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is pausing the operational overhaul it started during the Biden administration and is set to make changes to its workforce, senior Treasury Department officials ...The Hill - 4d
