Here’s What to Watch as the Fed Meets Thursday

The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

As ransomware cyberattacks escalate, government officials say companies are making bad decisions on the 'pay or not pay' dilemma, especially cyber insurers.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Fed’s Logan says ‘strong and stable’ U.S. economy still faces ‘meaningful uncertainties’

The chief of the Dallas Federal Reserve said the economy is “strong and stable,” but the central bank needs to be watchful for a rebound in inflation as it gradually lowers U.S. interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held

The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to increase 0.2% in September and 2.1% from a year ago.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021 in Fed’s preferred gauge

Price increases have fallen to their lowest level in more than three years in the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, strengthening the outlook for more interest rate ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

Inflation increased slightly in September and moved closer to the Federal Reserve’s target, according to a Commerce Department report Thursday.

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

Jobs Data Come as the Fed Stares Down a Complex Moment

Growth has been resilient, but inflation is cooling. The combination makes it hard to guess how much policymakers will lower rates.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out

Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persists

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policy

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa

Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path

Speaking at the Saudi Arabia's showcase economic conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last week, they see more inflation on the horizon for the U.S.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Will gold's price fall after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Fed rate cut could have a big impact on gold prices this week, but that impact may not be what you'd expect.

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The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

Fed’s Logan says ‘strong and stable’ U.S. economy still faces ‘meaningful uncertainties’

Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021 in Fed’s preferred gauge

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

Jobs Data Come as the Fed Stares Down a Complex Moment

The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

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Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path

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