FirstFT: Fed easing cycle begins as focus moves to protecting jobs
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Some prisoners released early without being tagged
Some offenders released last week were not electronically tagged as they should have been, raising the risk of reoffending.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
Israel’s northern gambit: Netanyahu shifts war focus to Hizbollah
Exploding devices and air strikes suggest strategy is to force Lebanese militants to rethink military support for Gaza3 hours ago - Israel -
The New York Times - Business
Disney Animation Boss Steps Down to Focus on ‘Frozen’ Sequels
Walt Disney Animation Studios is replacing Jennifer Lee, its chief creative officer, after an uneven six-year tenure.5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Early voting begins in some states as officials ramp up election protections
Early voting has started in some states with 47 days remaining until Election Day. As voters begin to cast their ballots, officials are engaged in heightened security efforts for the election. CBS ...5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge moves back into growth territory in September
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank said Thursday its gauge of regional business activity rose to 1.7 in September from negative 7 in the prior month.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Bank of England Holds Rates Steady but Signals Gradual Easing
The British central bank has emphasized its intention to move steadily to ensure that inflation continues to slow.9 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
How Natural Cycles Became the Femtech Poster Child of This Post-Roe Moment
Elina Berglund has fought to create the first FDA-cleared birth control app as attacks on reproductive rights ramp up across the U.S.11 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Fed easing cycle begins as focus moves to protecting jobs
Also in today’s newsletter, Hizbollah reels after twin attacks, and JPMorgan appoints ‘wellbeing’ tsar11 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Focus Shifts From Hamas in Gaza to Hezbollah in Lebanon
Daily exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel have been destructive, disruptive and sometimes deadly. An escalation could risk starting a wider regional conflict.13 hours ago - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks milestone in two-year fight against inflation16 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Fed slashes interest rates by a half point, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign in four years
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered the federal funds rate to a range between 4.75%-5%.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed starts rate-cutting cycle with a bang — but wants it to be the only one
The Federal Reserve cut its policy interest rate by half of a percentage point on Wednesday, a more aggressive move than many economists expected.21 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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 ...23 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Mica Ertegun’s Collection on Auction at Christie’s
The society fixture, decorator and philanthropist Mica Ertegun helped define the tastes of an era. Now her great collections are going on the block.Yesterday -
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Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing to Begin Temporary Layoffs Due to Strike
The aerospace giant said it would temporarily lay off tens of thousands of employees to stem losses from a walkout by the machinists’ union.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Tupperware Files for Bankruptcy Protection
After a pandemic-era surge in demand, its colorful containers lostrelevance as raw materials got more expensive, squeezing its margins to the breaking point.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
We have $1 million in high-yield savings and CDs set aside to buy a house. Should we move our money if the Fed cuts rates?
We have a lot of cash on hand for a specific purpose, but we won’t be able to live off the income if interest rates drop.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
HTC Vive Focus Vision Revealed, Preorders Live Now
Anyone looking to experience virtual reality can choose from several brands, and if you're searching for something new, HTC has just announced its latest standalone Vive Vision VR headset . On its ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Financial Times - Business
Blanked or rejected: is finding a job harder than ever?
White-collar candidates report endless interviews and few responses but employers are also struggling to fill rolesYesterday -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Hizbollah vows to retaliate against Israel over pager explosions
Also in today’s newsletter, focus on the Fed, and BlackRock and Microsoft team up to build data centresYesterday - Israel -
CBS News - Top stories
Pennsylvania struggling with low energy prices amid 2024 fracking focus
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have focused on fracking, the process of injecting fluid into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas, in their respective ...Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Champions League: Kane scores four as Bayern put nine past Dinamo Zagreb
Bayern Munich 9-2 Dinamo Zagreb, Sporting 2-0 Lille Yildiz scores first goal of new format as Juve sink PSV Harry Kane scored four goals, including three penalties, to lead Bayern Munich to a ...Yesterday - UEFA Champions League -
MarketWatch - Business
Make this last-minute money move before the Fed’s interest-rate cut
Plus, tips for how savers and spenders can prep for the first interest-rate cut since 20202 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate to vote on federal IVF protections
Senate leaders are voting Tuesday on legislation that would establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Instagram to roll out 'teen accounts' with increased privacy — its biggest move yet to protect minors
Teenagers on Instagram will soon be automatically placed in a new type of account with built-in privacy restrictions that give parents more control.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: EU plans €40bn in loans for Ukraine without US
Also in today’s newsletter, US-Japan tech curbs on China and Iran warms to nuclear talks2 days ago - Ukraine