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Treasury yields end at 2- to 3-week highs as Fed struggles with last mile of inflation fight
Yields on U.S. government debt finished higher for a fifth straight session on Friday, as traders grappled with data this week that showed the Federal Reserve is struggling with the final stretch ...MarketWatch - 1h -
Economic Data Points to Fed Rate Cut Next Week, and a Cautious 2025
Persistent inflation probably won’t stop a December rate cut, but it could affect the course of monetary policy for the next two years.Inc. - 3h -
Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week. Here's what that means for you
The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.CNBC - 4h -
End of an Eras era: what’s next for Taylor Swift?
After a record-breaking $2bn global tour the mega-star is now looking to her next career step. Taylor Swift turns 35 as her Eras tour comes to a close – in pictures Few artists in the history ...The Guardian - 12h -
ECB Cuts Interest Rates as the Economy Weakens
The bank has been lowering rates since June as inflation slowed, but other risks are growing, including the threat of higher tariffs promised by President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 1d -
Fed to cut rates next week, bringing an end to first phase of easing
The Federal Reserve is set to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point next week, staying on the path it has laid out to slowly bring rates down even as the economic landscape ...MarketWatch - 6h -
How could HELOC rates change after the December Fed meeting?
The final Federal Reserve meeting of 2024 is set for next week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC interest rates.CBS News - 1d -
ECB lowers rates to 3% and paves way for more cuts
Growth forecasts pared back as bank’s president Christine Lagarde says some decision makers wanted larger reductionFinancial Times - 1d -
Why a rate cut? Fed’s favorite price gauge likely to show tamer ‘core’ inflation.
Armed with consumer and wholesale inflation reports, Wall Street economists predict the Federal Reserve’s favorite price gauge will show just a mild increase in November and justify an ...MarketWatch - 1d -
Muted wholesale inflation rate likely gives final go-ahead for Fed to cut interest rates
A key measure of U.S. wholesale inflation posted a small increase in November and probably added the final nail in the coffin in favor of a widely expected reduction in interest rates next week.MarketWatch - 1d -
European Central Bank cuts rates for fourth time this year
ECB lowers borrowing cost as inflation falls and economy remains weak. The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the fourth time this year and kept the door open to further easing in 2025 as ...The Guardian - 1d -
Florida Republican brings 'America First' bent to powerful Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Brian Mast’s (R-Fla.) surprising selection to be the next chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is the latest sign of the Republican Party being reshaped by the next generation of ...The Hill - 1d -
Exclusive-BOJ leaning toward keeping rates steady next week, sources say
The Bank of Japan is leaning toward keeping interest rates steady next week as policymakers prefer to spend more time scrutinising overseas risks and clues on next year's wage outlook, said five ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
T-bill rates fall below 4.4% after November CPI solidifies December rate cut
Yields on short-term Treasury bills dropped on Wednesday after November’s consumer-price index cemented expectations for a quarter-point interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.MarketWatch - 2d -
This nugget of good news in hottish CPI inflation report may cement Fed interest-rate cut
Inflation has risen since the summer and raised anxiety at the Federal Reserve, but a welcome slowdown in housing costs could be just what the doctor ordered.MarketWatch - 2d -
JetBlue to bring 'junior Mint' first class to domestic flights in 2026
JetBlue plans to add domestic first-class seats in a two-by-two configuration for shorter flights in 2026.CNBC - 2d -
Inflation Rose in November, But Not Enough to Stop Another Rate Cut
The Fed will meet next week, and the mild uptick is not expected to derail an anticipated quarter-point reduction in interest rates.Inc. - 2d -
JetBlue to bring 'junior Mint' first class to domestic flights in 2026
JetBlue Airways plans to add domestic first-class seats in 2026 on airplanes that don’t have its top-tier Mint class, the latest initiative to win over higher-paying customers and get back to ...NBC News - 2d -
Inflation ticks higher as Fed eyes another rate cut
Inflation picked up slightly in November, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department, but likely not by enough to derail the Federal Reserve's plans for another rate cut. Consumer ...The Hill - 2d -
Why the Fed Will Cut Rates Even Though Inflation Hasn’t Budged
Everyday Americans still expect sticky inflation in the coming years.Inc. - 2d -
Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut. What happens if inflation data is too hot?
Traders are pretty confident the Fed will deliver a rate cut next week. What happens if inflation data throws the market a curveball.MarketWatch - 2d -
Why some credit card APRs are rising even after the Fed slashed interest rates
Most credit cards have a variable rate with a direct connection to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.NBC News - 3d -
Volkswagen, Labor Leaders to Meet Next Week as Talks End Without Agreement
Both sides said the latest round of negotiations had been constructive, but further talks would be needed to find a way forward.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Alonso next? Mets would 'love to bring Pete back'
Although he did not comment on Juan Soto's record-breaking deal since it's not yet official, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns did offer an opinion on another prominent free ...ESPN - 3d -
The Fed slashed interest rates, but some credit card APRs aren't going down. Here's why
Although the Federal Reserve started slashing interest rates in September, the average retail card rate has only gone up.CNBC - 4d -
China Eases Overall Monetary Policy Stance for First Time in 14 Years
Faced with a faltering economy and falling prices, the Politburo loosened the policy approach of China’s central bank and called for “extraordinary” measures.The New York Times - 4d -
Reports: UCF bringing back Scott Frost as its next head coach
The Knights went undefeated in 2017 under Frost.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess
Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.CNBC - 6d -
Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December
Some say November’s jobs data support holding monetary policy steady.MarketWatch - 6d -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels since October as jobs data reinforce December rate-cut expectations
Treasury yields finished broadly lower on Friday, led by a drop in the 1-month Treasury-bill rate, after November’s stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced the view of many market participants ...MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut
The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Why a ‘robust’ jobs report for November probably wouldn’t derail Fed rate cut
A “decently robust” U.S. jobs report on Friday probably wouldn’t derail the Fed from delivering an interest-rate cut this month, according to BlackRock’s Russ Brownback.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases
Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interviewFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD
Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It
In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Rams were shocked to land former first-round pick off waivers after the Commanders cut him ahead of Week 13
Emmanuel Forbes is headed to Los AngelesCBS Sports - Dec. 3 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.MarketWatch - Dec. 2 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.NBC News - Dec. 2
