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Here's what to expect from the Fed's interest rate decision this week
The Federal Reserve will announce a rate decision on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Economists are now expecting fewer cuts in 2025.CBS News - 8m -
Cautious Shoppers Seek ‘Cozy’ and ‘Festive’ Gifts This Season
Small businesses are seeing trends in holiday shopping.Inc. - 10h -
Review: Another Marvel character from the margins approaches campiness in 'Kraven the Hunter'
Aaron Taylor-Johnson tries his best in a supervillain offshoot that, like Sony's "Madame Web," may work better for comics fans looking for a campy hate-watch.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
FirstFT: Economists expect a more cautious approach from Fed
Also in today’s newsletter, how Assad airlifted $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow and chipmakers Arm and Qualcomm face off in courtFinancial Times - 9h -
Fed charts more cautious path for rates as high prices persist
US central bank poised for another cut as it weighs risks posed by stubborn inflationFinancial Times - 15h -
Economists trim Fed rate cut estimates on fear of Trump inflation surge
Deregulation, tax cuts and tariffs stoke probability of stubbornly high price growth, FT-Chicago Booth poll findsFinancial Times - 23h -
Robotaxi start-up Pony.ai expects cheaper driverless cars on more roads in China in 2025
Newly listed group plans to quadruple fleet and predicts big cities will extend boundaries for self-driving servicesFinancial Times - 1d -
Stock traders are seeing more reasons to be cautious about the market.
Positive seasonal conditions prevail — though small caps have yet to rally.MarketWatch - 2d -
Cramer's week ahead: Fed decision and earnings from General Mills, Darden and Nike
CNBC's Jim Cramer walked investors through next week's Federal Reserve meeting and big earnings from General Mills, Darden Restaurants, Nike and more.CNBC - 2d -
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. - 3d -
This Wall Street firm nailed its Fed forecast for this year — now it’s expecting a surprise in 2025
Citi is expecting more Fed easing than the market expects and rising joblessness.MarketWatch - 3d -
What Do You Expect From a Second Trump Presidency?
We want to hear how you imagine the next four years will unfold for you and your loved ones.The New York Times - 3d -
Review: Another Marvel character from the margins approaches campiness in 'Kraven the Hunter'
Aaron Taylor-Johnson tries his best in a supervillain offshoot that, like Sony's "Madame Web," may work better for comics fans looking for a campy hate-watch.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in November, more than expected
A measure of wholesale prices rose more than expected in November as questions percolated over whether progress in bringing down inflation has slowed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.NBC News - 4d -
Wholesale prices rose 0.4% in November, more than expected
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.2% in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - 4d -
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College closures expected to spike amid 'unprecedented fiscal challenges,' Fed research finds
With enrollment falling, a growing number of colleges are in financial jeopardy.CNBC - 5d -
Sale’s Alex Sanderson expects big response from English clubs in Europe
Six Premiership sides lose Champions Cup openers Sale face Racing after starting with a defeat in Glasgow A leading Premiership director of rugby is predicting a backlash from English clubs this ...The Guardian - 6d -
FirstFT: Man charged with murder of healthcare executive
Also in today’s newsletter, Lula in intensive care, and Wall Street’s ‘Merger Monday’Financial Times - 6d -
Pentagon chief: ‘Everybody expected’ stiffer resistance from Assad in Syria
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the international community was expecting Syrian President Bashar Assad to have a stronger response to the rebels that took control of Damascus over the weekend. ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Hundreds of Syrians line up at Turkish border crossings as Erdogan expects more to go home
Hundreds of Syrian refugees have gathered at two border crossings in southern Turkey, eagerly anticipating their return to Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad’s governmentABC News - Dec. 9 -
Trump says he will not remove Jay Powell from Fed before term ends
President-elect also does not rule out higher inflation as a result of his tariffsFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
How Josh Allen's turnover-free, less-is-more approach is spearheading Bills QB's push for first MVP
This might be the best version of Josh Allen we've seen as he closes in on an NFL MVP awardCBS Sports - Dec. 6 -
What Can You Expect From Incoming SBA Chief Kelly Loeffler?
Assuming Loeffler’s nomination is confirmed by the Senate, many challenges await her at the Small Business Administration’s mast.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Dynasty Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings: Brock Bowers even better, and more valuable, than expected
Updated tight end rankings for Dynasty leaguesCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Jaylen expects to hear from NBA after throat-slash dunk celebration
Jaylen Brown admitted he got "caught up in the moment" after throwing down a massive dunk on Isaiah Stewart in Celtics-Pistons.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support
Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pickFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Lululemon’s Stock Has Rebounded. What to Expect From Earnings.
Investors are looking for evidence that the company’s product strategy and holiday momentum can drive a sustained recovery.Yahoo Sports - 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 -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected
Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the tariffs that President-elect Trump had been promising.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Fed’s Beige Book says economy is stable. Companies more optimistic about 2025, but tariffs a worry.
The U.S. expanded steadily in November, but hiring was subdued and inflation was still a nagging problem in some parts of the economy, a new Federal Reserve survey found.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota: Falcons QB playing for even more than expected against former team
This Week 14 homecoming is critical to Cousins for unexpected reasonsCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring, including plant closures
General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor in China to cost more than $5 billion in noncash charges and write-downs.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring
General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected
JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
7 tips from a tax influencer as she approaches retirement at 70
Phyllis Jo Kubey is still on a continuing education journey as retirement loomsMarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Alberta Clipper expected to bring more winter weather as Great Lakes region digs out from storm
An Alberta Clipper system is forecasted to bring snow and cold weather to the Midwest and Northeast this week as folks in states surrounding the Great Lakes continue to clean up from last weekend's ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
‘It’s about consequences’: what can we expect from Wicked: Part Two?
The much-anticipated first part of the blockbuster musical adaptation has bewitched audiences worldwide, but there are dark times ahead in the sequel. Spoilers ahead Despite more than a year ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
