Federal Reserve cuts interest rate again

Oil ends lower after OPEC+ again delays phaseout of production cuts

Oil futures finished lower on Thursday after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, as expected, agreed to further postpone a proposed unwinding of production cuts in ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department

The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Urban Meyer quashes speculation that he will return to Ohio State sideline: 'I have no interest in coaching again'

Meyer put out a response to 'reports' that he might replace Ryan Day, who is in hot water after a fourth straight Michigan loss.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

HELOC interest rates fall to new 2024 low: Why you shouldn't wait to apply

With HELOC rates dropping to a 2024 low, it may not make sense for borrowers to wait longer to apply. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 5

4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025

Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.

CBS News - Dec. 5

The Teeny, Tiny Tee Is Back (Again)

Some people are buying actual kids’ shirts, but this time, that relic of ’90s and Y2K fashion is available in many more sizes.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Elon Musk-led effort to cut federal workforce risks stifling labour market

Plus, does Trump spell good news for bankers?

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Don’t like federal bathroom resolutions? Blame the mainstream left.

The adult, truth-telling center-left must now expel from respectability what has become the infantile, cowardly, sycophantic mainstream left. And we must do so with the same breadth and depth with ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

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

How airlines are responding to federal crack down on junk fees

Several airline executives appeared at a tense congressional hearing Wednesday, where Senators from both parties grilled them over allegations of gouging customers when it comes to "junk fees" for ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine

Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workers

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson on injured reserve, sign Cade York to practice squad

Cincinnati has a shake-up at kicker

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

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

E.P.A. Again Seeks Limits on a Harmful Pesticide

After a court overturned a ban, the agency has proposed restricting chlorpyrifos to 11 food crops, illustrating the limits of federal regulation.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget

Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumped 6%, as interest rates fell to the lowest level in over a month

Potential homebuyers are responding to lower mortgage rates and a higher supply of homes for sale.

CNBC - 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 interview

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager

Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...

The Hill - 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 concludes

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Shamed into silence online: the sexualised, personal hate reserved for Somali women | Sahra Ahmed Koshin

Somali women who speak out on social media can expect fake nude images and degrading abuse. But some are fighting back. Social media has given Somali women the space to be free, to organise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Comer highlights bill challenging work from home deal for federal employees

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Tuesday highlighted a bill he previously introduced that challenges a deal for hybrid work protections of federal employees. “THOUSANDS of federal employees just landed ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Can Rahm Emanuel Flip the Script Again?

The former Clinton and Obama aide has a gift for constructing winning coalitions.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

What drives home equity loan interest rates?

Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.

CBS News - Dec. 3

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

France is on the political brink — again

Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le Pen

Financial Times - Dec. 3

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?

Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.

CBS News - Dec. 3

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Police address renewed interest in JonBenét Ramsey case

Netflix’s documentary series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey” that re-examines the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old is raising new hope among investigators to bring closure. Boulder police ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge

Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware rules Musk not entitled to vast sum despite Tesla shareholders voting to reinstate it. A judge ruled on Monday that Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is still not ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

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

49ers injury bug: Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason among those headed to injured reserve

San Francisco has been dealing with a rash of injuries -- and off-field tragedies -- all season

CBS Sports - Dec. 2

49ers put running backs Christian McCaffrey, Jordan Mason on injured reserve

McCaffrey suffered a PCL injury during Sunday's loss to the Bills, while Mason went on IR with a high ankle sprain.

Yahoo Sports - 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

Giants' Dexter Lawrence placed on season-ending injured reserve after injuring elbow vs. Cowboys

Things have gotten even worse for Big Blue

CBS Sports - 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