How Inflation and High Interest Rates Have Changed the Economy
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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.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
S&P 500 closes at record high after Fed makes jumbo cut to US interest rates
Global stocks rally as investors bet that the central bank’s move will support US economic growth3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how far mortgage rates have dropped already this year
The mortgage rate landscape is shifting rapidly. Here's how much mortgage rates have declined so far in 2024.3 hours ago - Mortgage -
ESPN - Sports
Solak: How did the Saints get so good? The changes that have led to a historic start
Back-to-back wins by a combined 62 points have Derek Carr and the 2-0 Saints soaring to start the season.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Biden blasts Trump’s calls for reducing Fed’s independence, warning of potential for ‘enormous damage’ to economy
In a speech Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut, President Joe Biden talked up the importance of the U.S. central bank’s independence while criticizing Republican ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Nvidia’s stock is surging. Here’s how it tends to perform after interest-rate cuts.
Nvidia’s stock historically has made dramatic moves in the year after initial Fed interest-rate cuts, and it has outperformed the S&P 500 on average when looking at all rate cuts since the IPO.6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Bank of England presses pause on rate cuts, highlights 'gradual approach'
The decision to hold comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve kicked off its own monetary easing with an aggressive 50 basis point rate cut.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How the Fed's interest rate reduction will impact your finances
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced it was lowering its benchmark interest rate by 0.50 percentage points, the first cut since March of 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...10 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Car buyers face a stubborn problem that Fed interest-rate cuts can’t solve: record-high prices
The Federal Reserve’s long-awaited interest-rate cut is finally here, but prospective car buyers hoping it will bring down the cost of loans shouldn’t hold their breath, experts say.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How Inflation and High Interest Rates Have Changed the Economy
As inflation cools and the Federal Reserve cuts rates, an era of economic upheaval is coming to a close, but not without lingering marks.14 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Lower interest rates are finally here. Here’s how to decide if you should refinance your mortgage.
There’s been upswing in mortgage refinances as rates have dropped. But the time may not be right for you.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL kickers might be too good now. Is it time for a rule change?
Twenty years ago, the 50-yard field was a less than 50-50 proposition. Today, they're almost automatic. Narrowing the uprights may be the right move.Yesterday - NFL -
Inc. - Business
Advantages of Buying a Business During High Interest Rates
Contrary to common wisdom, investors can succeed in this economic environment.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
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 Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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 -
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 -
ABC News - World
UK inflation is steady at 2.2% ahead of Bank of England's next rate decision
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged after official figures showed Inflation in the U.K. holding steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, with higher airfares ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the pros and cons if the Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
An Interest Rate Cut
We explore the politics of today’s Fed announcement.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Health
How Does Pregnancy Change the Brain? Clues Are Emerging.
As hormones surge, some brain areas shrink in what scientists say may be a fine-tuning that helps mothers bond with and care for their babies.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
How far will mortgage interest rates drop this week?
The Fed is set to issue its first rate cut since 2020 this week. Here's how far mortgage interest rates could then drop.2 days ago - Mortgage -
CBS News - Top stories
How to make CD accounts valuable as interest rates drop
There are ways to make CD accounts valuable even as interest rates fall. Here's how to get the most out of them.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Stocks, Banks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
How will the apparent attempt on Trump’s life change the campaign?
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris’s Nevada problem and the polling advantage on economic stewardship2 days ago