Mortgage rates inch up after a big plunge last week. Rates ‘will likely trend down in the coming months,’ Freddie Mac says.
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ABC News - Top stories
US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key interest rate6 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Drug dealing woman jailed after 16 months on run
Lynne Leyson was arrested on her return to Wales, having fled the area in a bid to evade justice.8 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
How all 32 teams stack up in this week’s NFL Power Rankings: Big rises for the Saints, Vikings and Seahawks
How do the Chiefs, Bills and Lions stack up in our latest list?12 minutes ago - NFL -
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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.25 minutes ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
College Football Playoff bracket: What Week 4's rankings could look like as SEC, Big Ten fill up the field
The expanded College Football Playoff is heavy on SEC and Big Ten teams while a Group of Five threat controls its own destiny44 minutes ago - College Football -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.45 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.51 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
Making the bolder move of 50 basis points would better position policymakers heading into the latter part of the year, Kaplan told CNBC.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields inch higher from 2024 lows after retail-sales data
Two- through 10-year Treasury yields advanced Tuesday morning, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. ...1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed is finally about to cut interest rates — and I’m selling my house. Is this the perfect time? ‘It’s a momentous moment’
“I had three offers over 11 months, one more frustrating than the next.”1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Is debt relief worth it as interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Interest rates on credit cards and loans may begin to drop. So should borrowers still use debt relief services?1 hour ago -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
College Football Playoff Picture: Here's what the 12-team bracket looks like after Week 3
Texas jumped Georgia on Sunday, and that means a bracket overhaul.1 hour ago - College Football -
MarketWatch - Business
How the Fed’s rate decision could unravel a big bond-market recession bet
The stakes for investors are running high ahead of a historic rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.2 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Emma Raducanu battles through to Korea Open last 16 after testing start
Briton beats Peyton Stearns after two tie-breaks ‘It was very humid, the ball was bouncing a lot’ Emma Raducanu battled to victory over the American Peyton Stearns in the opening round of the ...3 hours ago - US Open -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed rate-cut declares ‘mission accomplished’ on inflation — but is it too soon?
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Jalen Hurts Wanted to Talk to His Teammate After He Made a Huge Mistake in Last Night's Game. It’s a Lesson in Leadership
After a heartbreaking loss to the Falcons, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley felt horrible. But Hurts told him exactly what he needed to hear.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
A Fed interest-rate cut could make small-cap stocks a good investment now
U.S. small-cap stocks have staged an epic rally over the past month as the Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Has the time for small caps finally come?3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 college football Week 4 picks against the spread, odds, lines, trends: Vegas expert reveals picks
Legendary Vegas handicapper Bruce Marshall has studied the trends and found the best betting values during the Week 4 college football schedule3 hours ago - College Football -
Inc. - Business
Why Company Growth Rate Equals Career Opportunity Rate
Your company's growth rate is a valuable talent retention tool.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed interest-rate cut is the right move — unless it triggers more inflation
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Bets on wild stock-market swings boom as traders face most uncertain Fed rate decision in recent memory
Some options traders are leaving nothing to chance ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how the Fed's first rate cut in 4 years may impact your money
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates at its September 18 meeting. Here's how the decision could impact your finances.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Banks, Stocks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.5 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Clutch Cousins changes the conversation with primetime comeback
The Falcons heard the criticism for eight days after an ugly Week 1 loss and responded when it mattered; with Kirk Cousins executing a game-winning drive.6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that might not hold true this cycle.7 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
White Sox on 3-game winning streak for first time in nearly 3 months after beating Angels 8-4
Andrew Benintendi homered twice for the third time this season and drove in four runs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-4 for their first three-game winning streak in nearly ...7 hours ago - MLB -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
As freshers get settled in, a group of unis is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes in England.13 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
49ers injuries piling up: Deebo Samuel expected to miss several weeks after straining calf vs. Vikings
San Francisco has lost yet another playmaker15 hours ago - NFL -