Investors question Fed’s rate cut amid signs of faster economic growth
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Investors question Fed’s rate cut amid signs of faster economic growth
Something unexpected is happening on the road to the much-hoped-for soft landing in the U.S.: The growing possibility of an economic reacceleration, which handed Treasury yields their biggest ...29 minutes ago -
Business - The New York Times
Port Strike’s End Is an Economic Relief to Savannah, Ga.
The Georgia city is a picturesque tourist destination. It’s also the No. 2 ocean cargo hub on the East Coast, and the dock strike’s quick end was a relief.49 minutes ago -
Business - The New York Times
U.S. Employers Add 254,000 Jobs in September as Economic Growth Remains Solid
U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, a sign that economic growth remained solid. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent.1 hour ago -
Business - CNBC
Fed close to pulling off the elusive economic soft landing in 2024 after great September jobs report
If this sounds like a Goldilocks scenario, it's probably not far from it, even with the lingering inflation concerns.1 hour ago -
Business - The New York Times
Jobs Report Gives Kamala Harris Another Boost
Recent reports have shown inflation slowing and the economy growing at a robust clip. The Fed has also cut interest rates, bringing mortgage rates down.1 hour ago - Kamala Harris -
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3 home equity loan mistakes to avoid now that rates are cut
Home equity loan borrowing is becoming cheaper for homeowners, but they should still avoid these easy mistakes.2 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
The Jobs Report Is Good News for the Fed
The data reversed recent signs of a labor market slowdown, probably taking away the argument for a big rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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6 signs you need credit card debt forgiveness this October
Wondering whether credit card debt forgiveness makes sense for you now? Here are the signs to look for.4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Dollar strengthens after US beats forecasts with 254,000 new jobs in September – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. US adds over 250,000 jobs in September, defying fears of slowdown The pound jumped as traders reacted to Huw Pill’s call for a ...5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
15 best long-term CDs to open before the next rate cut
With more Fed rate cuts on the horizon, it could make sense to open one of these top-earning CDs before rates drop.5 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
New jobs report stronger than expected, signaling more potential interest rate cuts this year
The second-to-last jobs report before Election Day was just released and it shows stronger than expected numbers that could signal more federal interest rate cuts. CBS News contributor Javier David ...5 hours ago -
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Business - MarketWatch
Schwab leads list of banks expected to profit most in 2025 from Fed’s rate cuts
Analysts predict a reversal of two years of earnings declines for the banking industry.7 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Labour’s Budget: how will the UK secure economic growth?
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Business - MarketWatch
September surprise? U.S. jobs report holds key to Fed rate cuts.
The U.S. jobs report has overtaken inflation as the chief worry of the Federal Reserve as it plots how fast to cut interest rates.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
World - Financial Times
The Big Question: does age matter in politics?
This week, the FT asks readers whether they care about how old leaders are9 hours ago -
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12 bodies bearing signs of torture found with cartel messages
The victims -- three women and nine men -- were found on roads, bridges and avenues, and one was dismembered, officials said.9 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Battery storage funds have gone flat for investors
Rollout of clean energy technology has been fraught11 hours ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Immutable Passport sign-ups for Web3 games surpass 3M
Immutable Passport sign-ups surpassed a milestone of three million this week, a 2,500% increase since the launch in early 2024.14 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Germany name uncapped trio amid keeper crisis
Germany have selected three goalkeepers who are yet to make a senior international appearance ahead of their Nations League games against Bosnia and the Netherlands.15 hours ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
Private schools say fewer pupils joining them for secondary education
The Independent Schools Council says some members reported a drop in pupils starting secondary school.19 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How much will a $60,000 home equity loan cost per month now that rates are cut?
Homeowners looking for $60,000 worth of extra money should consider their home equity. Here's what it costs now.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates rise amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future Fed cuts
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Yesterday - Mortgage -
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Watch: Your questions about the conflict answered
Our experts take your questions on the ongoing conflict in the Middle EastYesterday -
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Pound slides as Bank of England chief says it could be ‘more aggressive’ in cutting rates
The pound fell sharply Thursday after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank could be more aggressive in cutting borrowing costs if inflation remained benign.Yesterday -
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Georgian parliament speaker signs law curbing LGBT rights
Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said in a Facebook post on Thursday that he had signed into law a “family values” bill curbing LGBT rights, just weeks before a high-stakes ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Jobless claims inch higher, but still no sign of major U.S. layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week rose slightly to a minuscule 225,000, confirming that layoffs remain surprisingly low even though many companies have pulled ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
The Economic Cost of a New War in the Middle East
An escalation of fighting between Israel and Iran could cause oil prices to spike and send a chill through the global economy.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Interest rate cuts could be more aggressive, Bank of England governor says
Governor Andrew Bailey hints that borrowing costs could come down faster if inflation stays in line.Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Pound on track for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts – business live
Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a “bit more aggressive” in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good. Full story: Sterling slips after Bank of ...Yesterday -
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Georgian parliament speaker signs anti-LGBTQ law after president refuses to sign it
The speaker of the Georgian parliament has signed into a law a bill that severely curtails LGBTQ+ rights in the country and mirrors legislation adopted in neighboring RussiaYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Why I stopped making election forecasts
The shocks of recent times have shown the rational voter is a mythYesterday -
World - The New York Times
Amid Sanctions, Russian Oil Tankers Are Flying New Flags
A shadowy network of ships has registered in Gabon, highlighting how Vladimir V. Putin is building an economy beyond the reach of Western sanctions.Yesterday - Russia -
World - Financial Times
Retail investors can sustain China’s market bounce
Beijing’s stimulus efforts may not be enough to win over battered foreign investorsYesterday - China