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Fed seen agreeing to quarter-point rate cut, while disputes flare about the road ahead
Next Thursday, economists expect broad agreement among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues on a decision to reduce their benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of ...Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago -
Fed goes quiet ahead of its Nov. 7 meeting, with quarter-point cut seen as likely
The central bank isn’t likely to change its mind, even with two key data points and presidential election coming before their meeting, economists saidBusiness - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds
Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace
Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its target
European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its targetWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again
The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...World - ABC News - October 17 -
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 welcomeWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
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.”Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
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 electionBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
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.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
Feds charge fan with arson for flares in Orlando
A man has been charged with "arson of a building that led to personal injuries" after releasing two flares into the stands at an Orlando City match at Inter&Co stadium in Orlando, Florida, federal ...Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points
The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
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.Business - MarketWatch - October 13 -
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 ...Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
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.Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
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 ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
We're buying more shares on the dip in this Fed rate-cut stock tied to housing
Some of this decline is probably due to profit-taking since the stock has gone straight up since Sept. 6.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September, and more cuts are expected at least into 2025. Earnings on cash are expected to fall as well.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Fed rate cuts were supposed to buoy small-cap stocks. What’s holding them back?
Small-cap stocks were widely expected to benefit most from the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts — but that has yet to materialize.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year
"I do believe we have greater embedded inflation in the world than we've ever seen," Fink said.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
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.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut
Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
Fed Beige Book continues to point to sluggish economy
Nine out of 12 districts report flat or declining activity.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Warren Buffett continued to sell down his Apple stake, cutting about a quarter in the third period
The Oracle of Omaha downsized Apple — his biggest equity holding — for a fourth quarter in a row.Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago -
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Review - Quite A Pace
A Quiet Place has quickly grown into one of the better horror franchises of the past decade. Three movies deep, the creature features have explored a fascinating world in which blind aliens use a ...Tech - GameSpot - October 21 -
Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters
Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall furtherWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target
The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to increase 0.2% in September and 2.1% from a year ago.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target
Inflation increased slightly in September and moved closer to the Federal Reserve’s target, according to a Commerce Department report Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision
The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Alpine neighbor concerned about safety at busy road
Willows Road in Alpine is a popular way to get to Viejas Casino or the outlets. ABC 10News Reporter Tali Letoi speaks with a neighbor who says the busy road is becoming a problem.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates
Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
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Starbucks faces ‘challenging road ahead’ with no ‘quick fix,’ says Oppenheimer
Analysts are focused on the challenges that the company’s new CEO is facing.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Harris agrees with Charlamagne Tha God that Trump campaign is about 'fascism'
Vice President Harris on Tuesday agreed with radio host Charlamagne Tha God when he called former President Trump’s vision one of “fascism.” Harris, during a live radio interview from Detroit, was ...Politics - The Hill - October 15
