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New Zealand expectedly cuts benchmark rate by 50 basis points as economy struggles
New Zealand's central bank slashed its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 4.25%, marking a third straight cut to its benchmark interest rate.Business - CNBC - 12 hours ago -
The Fed just cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper
With interest rates declining, borrowing costs for credit cards, personal loans, and auto financing should get a bit cheaper, saving a few bucks on most loans.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
China expectedly keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Beijing assesses stimulus measures
The People's Bank of China said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, while holding the five-year LPR at 3.6%.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Trump chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
President-elect chooses his 2024 campaign manager in first appointment to major role in administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to AlbaniaWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
The Fed talks about not talking about Trump
Jay Powell sets some limitsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Over 60 held as violence breaks out against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam
Clashes take place after Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel AvivWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise
Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling partyWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
What a potential Fed rate cut could mean for the economy
As the Fed wraps up its two-day meeting, there's a chance of another interest rate cut. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the potential impact on ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
What does the Fed's interest rate cut say about the state of the economy?
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year just days after the end of a presidential race in which inflation played a big role. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Inflation rises slightly as economy reacts to interest rate cuts
New data shows inflation rose slightly as the Federal Reserve navigates interest rate cuts following signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Collapsed London Capital & Finance operated as Ponzi scheme, court rules
High Court judge finds individuals connected with scandal liable for damagesBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
ECB cut rates to avoid damage to economy, meeting minutes show
Hawkish policymakers agreed with move because of a strengthening ‘disinflationary trend’World - Financial Times - November 14 -
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 policyBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Facing Post-Election Concerns, Federal Reserve Cuts Rate by Quarter-Point
After Donald Trump’s election win, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate to about 4.6 percent.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear
The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates another quarter-point
The Federal Reserve on Thursday lowered its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage points. Kelly O'Grady examines what the move could mean for Americans' pocketbooks.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Fed cuts rates by quarter point: What it means for your money
The Federal Reserve announced it will lower interest rates by a quarter point. It’s a decision that impacts everything from home loans to credit cards. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds
Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Treasury yields rise by most in a week amid focus on prospects for U.S. economy
U.S. government debt sold off on Wednesday, sending yields up by the most in a week, as geopolitical anxiety eased and investors awaited President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
New Interest Rate Cut Comes Amid Post-Election Economic Uncertainty
Trump’s proposed economic policies, particularly tariffs, are anticipated to push inflation up, making the Federal Reserve’s planned series of cuts much less certain.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want
Next Thursday, economists expect broad agreement among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues on a decision to reduce the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of ...Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Sweden cuts its key rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.75%, the largest reduction in over a decade
Sweden’s central bank has cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 2.75% in what was described as the largest reduction in over a decadeWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%World - ABC News - November 7 -
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.75% after UK inflation falls
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.75% after UK inflation fallsWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point after election. Here's what that means for you
The second interest rate cut in a row will affect consumer borrowing costs. Here's what it means for your credit card, mortgage rate, car loan and savings.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Sharp fall in Eurozone activity raises odds of half-point ECB rate cut
Purchasing managers’ index hits 10-month low, boosting case for bigger reduction in borrowing costs to lift economyWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
10-year Treasury yield logs biggest gain in 2 weeks after Fed minutes point to slower rate cuts
Treasury yields ended mixed on Tuesday, with the benchmark 10-year rate landing on higher ground after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s November policy meeting pointed to a more gradual pace of ...Business - MarketWatch - 17 hours ago -
Cinemark at ‘inflection point,’ well-placed for postpandemic recovery, Benchmark says
Cinemark Holdings Inc.’s better-than-expected third-quarter results this week bode well for the movie-theater chain amid a broader industry rebound, analysts said.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
AI groups rush to redesign model testing and create new benchmarks
Rapidly advancing technology is surpassing current methods of evaluating and comparing large language modelsBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms
Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Wemby hits another milestone with 50-point game
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points Wednesday night in a 139-130 win over Washington, becoming the first Spurs player since David Robinson in 1994 to log a 50-point ...Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
Brewers Struggle as Drinkers Cut Back on Beer Worldwide
Consumers around the world are drinking less beer, putting brewers in a bind.Business - Inc. - October 31