Powell says Fed has made 'quite a bit of progress' on inflation but needs more confidence before cutting
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Politics - The Hill
Clinton Defense chief says Netanyahu 'does not have any confidence' with Biden
William Cohen, President Clinton’s former Secretary of Defense, hypothesized that Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “no confidence” in his relationship with President Biden in a Saturday ...5 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - The New York Times
How Within Our Lifetime Has Made Pro-Palestinian Activism More Extreme
Within Our Lifetime, a group formed by New York students, has galvanized pro-Palestinian activists who are calling for the end of Israel — and facing accusations of antisemitism.6 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Fed rate cuts should favor preferred stocks, Virtus money manager says
One financial firm is trying to capitalize on preferred stocks – which carry more risks than bonds, but fewer risks than common stocks.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Business - MarketWatch
Trump and Harris say they want to cut taxes. Here’s why you should prepare for a tax hike.
Whoever wins November’s presidential election will be faced with an immediate need to negotiate with Congress over what income-tax rates should look like after the 2017 Trump tax cuts expire at the ...9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
How Israel has made trauma a weapon of war
A year later, memorials to the 7 October attacks use art, virtual reality and dark tourism to stir support for limitless violence. But there is a different way to remember Continue reading...10 hours ago - Israel -
Business - MarketWatch
Estate planning has become more urgent for rich people as the election nears. That’s why tax laws need fixing, critics say.
Wealthy families’ focus on the estate tax is fodder for critics of the U.S. tax system and a preview of the fierce debate coming when the Trump tax cuts sunset.11 hours ago -
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.12 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
What You Need to Know Before You Freeze Your Eggs
Celebrities do it (or wish they had), influencers won't stop talking about it, and clinics will all but tell you to do it now. The devil, though, is in the details.12 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Paolo Banchero Has Come So Far, So Fast. But There’s Still More to Do.
Heading into his third year in the N.B.A., the Orlando Magic star is developing his game and his voice: “You can’t ever be quiet.”21 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Ten Hag: Need more time to improve Utd results
Erik ten Hag has called for more time to get things right at Manchester United, but has accepted he is also under pressure to deliver immediate results ahead of the crucial trip to Aston Villa.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
US economy smashes expectations with 254,000 jobs added in September
Figure prompts traders to increase bets Federal Reserve will slow pace of interest rate cutsYesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
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 ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Port worker strike threatens technological progress
The ongoing strike by 47,000 International Longshoremen's Association members is threatening the global supply chain and technological progress, as the union is demanding a halt to port automation.Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
Kirk Cousins threw for more passing yards in Falcons' win than one NFL team has all season
Cousins has more passing yards in a game than this team has in fourYesterday - NFL -
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.Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
More women are working than ever before, but they're still doing most of the care-giving at home
There are almost two million more women aged 24 to 54 in the U.S. labor force than there were five years ago, hitting an all-time high in May of this year. By and large, this is due to impacts of ...Yesterday -
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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.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Business - Financial Times
Stopping the great AI energy squeeze will need more than data centres
Innovative solutions require joined up government, which is currently in short supplyYesterday - United Kingdom -
World - The New York Times
The U.K. Has a More Working-Class Cabinet. It’s Still Seen as Out of Touch.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s top team contains more lawmakers from poor backgrounds, and fewer from elite schools, than any in recent memory. Voters haven’t noticed.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Obama endorses Mucarsel-Powell: 'This is your chance, Florida'
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Florida Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Friday, becoming the latest national Democrat to get involved in what is expected to be a tight race in the ...Yesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
Israel’s offensive in Lebanon has displaced 1.2 million, prime minister says
Nearly one quarter of all Lebanese have been displaced by Israel’s military campaign there, the country’s caretaker prime minister said.Yesterday - Israel -
Business - CNBC
China's stimulus rally has already sent stocks up 25%. And there could be more to come
Mainland markets is closed for a week-long holiday commemorating the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Trading is set to resume on Oct. 8.Yesterday - China -
World - ABC News
A gang in Haiti has killed more than 20 and injured dozens after raiding a small town, official says
Gang members have attacked a small town in central Haiti and killed killing more than 20 people, including children, according to a human rights groupYesterday -
Business - CNBC
Trump Media COO quits; DJT turns over more shares to SPAC investor in court fight
Andrew Northwall was COO of Trump Media, the Truth Social operator majority owned by Donald Trump that trades as DJT on the Nasdaq.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Sports - CBS Sports
What's happening at AS Roma? Firing a club legend, CEO quitting, 'Yankee, go home' signs and more
It has been an intense start of the season for AS Roma inside but mainly off the pitch2 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
New PC Game Bundle Has Stalker Collection - Catch Up For Cheap Before Heart Of Chernobyl
It's the start of a new month, and Fanatical is kicking things off with the October 2024 edition of its Platinum Collection bundle deal. Like other Fanatical build-your-own bundle promotions, ...2 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Sterling slides after Bailey says BoE could be ‘a bit more aggressive’ on rates
Bank of England governor opens door to a faster pace of rate cuts if inflationary pressures continue to ease2 days ago -
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.2 days ago - Mortgage -
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Business - MarketWatch
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.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How the port strike could impact consumers as inflation has eased
There is no immediate price impact from the port strike, which is in its third day. However, Goldman Sachs says if the strike lasts more than a week, it expects the stoppage to affect retailers and ...2 days ago -
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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.2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago