Global Interest Rates Are Converging. Here's Why You Should Care
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The New York Times - Sports
New College Football Is Here
Saturday’s USC-Michigan thriller was a three-hour advertisement for the new era, a columnist for The Athletic writes.11 minutes ago - College Football -
The Hill - Politics
Are these invasive stink bugs trying to get in your home? Here's what you can do
You may have already seen the aptly-named brown marmorated stink bug, a native of East Asia, climbing on your windows, doors, siding, and more as it searches for a wintering spot.56 minutes ago -
Financial Times - World
The path to global carbon pricing
To tackle climate change, the polluter pays principle needs to spread further and wider3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
After Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut, where should I invest $50,000? I’m 38 — and have a high risk tolerance.
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its biggest cut to the benchmark rate in 16 years on Wednesday.7 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
More men in their prime working years are neither working nor looking for jobs — here's why
Men have been steadily dropping out of the workforce — especially men ages 25 to 54, who are considered to be in their prime working years.21 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Putting 6% of your income toward retirement could still leave you coming up short. Here’s what to do instead.
“About 40% of America is going to run out of money before they die.”23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
CDs paying 5% are a dying breed. Here’s how to find high savings rates while you still can.
Many 5% CDs are going away in the weeks after the Fed’s first interest-rate cut. Some have already disappeared.Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
Best iPhone (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?
The iPhone 16 range is here. Here are all the details on Apple's current iPhone lineup to help find the right model for you.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Fed bets were so out of whack: Waller explains what put him ‘over the edge’ for a jumbo rate cut
Inflation might actually fall too far, the Fed governor says, opening the door wider for more half-point interest-rate cuts.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
How to invest if you believe the Fed can’t stop the economy from falling apart
Also: What to expect for loan interest rates, how Social Security survivor and spousal benefits work, and advice from the Moneyist.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed rate cut scared me. Where should I invest my $127,000 in savings now?
This reader wonders whether CD rates, high-yield savings accounts and bond ladders are still smart moves, even if interest rates keep dropping.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Jamie Dimon: Only 5% of everyday Americans probably know about the Fed’s historic interest-rate cut
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggests the half-point interest-rate cut is “a minor thing” that Wall Street — not Main Street — is obsessing over.Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Adversarial attacks on AI models are rising: what should you do now?
With AI’s growing influence across industries, malicious attackers continue to sharpen their tradecraft to exploit ML models.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
These Voters Don’t Want to Commit to Trump or Harris. Here’s Why.
Those still weighing their options are more likely to be young, Black or Latino — and struggling. Many see their choice as the “lesser of two evils.”Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Did the interest rate cuts spark economic growth?
The Federal Reserve Board's announcement to cut interest rates has made stocks surge for now and mortgage rates slightly drop. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
What normalizing the yield curve means — and why investors should care
The shape it takes in the coming months and years is going to have massive implications for both Main Street and Wall Street.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
3 big HELOC benefits to know as interest rates drop
A home equity line of credit can be particularly advantageous for borrowers now as interest rates drop. Here's why.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you borrow home equity now that the Fed has cut rates?
It could be a smart time to borrow from your home's equity — but you should consider a few factors first.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you buy a home after the Fed's big rate cut?
There are some compelling reasons why homebuyers may want to act now that the Fed has cut rates. Here's what to know.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed official would back more aggressive interest rate cuts if US data worsen
Influential governor Christopher Waller says inflation is falling more quickly than he expectedYesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Will mortgage interest rates fall further in September?
Mortgage interest rates plunged to a 2-year low this week. But will they drop even further this month?Yesterday - Mortgage -
Wired - Tech
Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?
You’ve decided to upgrade to Apple’s new iPhone. Now the question is which model to buy. We break it down.Yesterday - Iphone -
NBC News - Top stories
OK, so there was an interest rate cut. What do I do now?
The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to lower its key interest rate by half a percentage point brought some clarity to the country’s top financial decision-makers, sending stocks surging to ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
'Why Does The NHL Not Do 99s?': Connor McDavid Reacts To His New NHL 25 Rating
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid had a fitting and humourous reaction to his NHL 25 rating.Yesterday - NHL -
The Hill - Politics
The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Wired - Tech
Best Apple Watch (2024): Which Model Should You Buy?
Should you splurge for the new Series 10 or stick with the SE? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).2 days ago - Apple -
Wired - Tech
Want to Get Into Founder Mode? You Should Be So Lucky
Paul Graham’s viral essay explains why Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs ruled and professional managers stink. But if a manager is smart and the founder is meh, who’s better?2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Will the Fed cut interest rates again this year? Experts weigh in.
The Fed delivered a large interest rate cut this week. Will they do it again?2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Should you always ‘fill to the max’ on tax-free allowances?
Investors are rushing to use their allotments for Isa and pensions accounts in anticipation of Labour’s first Budget2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
BoJ holds interest rates and upgrades consumption outlook
Central bank forecasts Japanese economy will keep growing at a pace above its potential growth rate2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
You be the judge: should my wife stop waiting until the last minute to board the plane?
Raheem says it’s stressful and their cabin bags end up 10 rows back. Nia thinks queuing is a waste of time. You decide who gets the final call on their behaviour. Find out how to get a ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate steady as it treads cautiously on normalizing policy
The decision came as the central bank seeks to wean its economy off the long-held ultra-easy monetary policy and curb the yen's slide against the U.S. dollar.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Why Putin's Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps
Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S. sanctions.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Three big investment questions I’m asking now — and so should you
As the fourth quarter looms, portfolio risk, US equities and China are all that matters2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
U.N. panel urges global cooperation on AI
A United Nations advisory panel took input from 37 experts and released seven recommendations for global artificial intelligence usage. Ian Bremmer, who served on the advisory body in charge of the ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Trade Desk: Should you sell Tyreek Hill?
Eric Samulski breaks down some of the players he’s looking to trade away or trade for in fantasy football.4 days ago - Fantasy Football