The Fed’s rate cut should make it easier to get a job — eventually. Here are the industries that could ramp up hiring first.
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel and Hezbollah Slide Toward Full-Scale War in Night of Intense Strikes
The militant group said it targeted an air base and a developer of Israel’s Iron Dome system, while dozens of Israeli warplanes struck southern Lebanon.3 hours ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed’s rate cut should make it easier to get a job — eventually. Here are the industries that could ramp up hiring first.
Some sectors are more likely to pick up hiring as borrowing costs fall. Here’s what that could look like.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors cheer a soft landing scenario after Fed’s big rate cut. But they’re still keeping their guard up for a downturn.
The Federal Reserve finally gave stock-market investors what they wanted this week by cutting interest rates for the first time since March 2020, making a soft landing for the economy more likely ...5 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Fed’s high-rates era handed $1tn windfall to US banks
Lenders charged more for loans but kept interest payments to savers down, FT analysis finds9 hours ago -
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.13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Sports
Arch Manning Is Making His First College Start at Texas. Here’s What to Know.
The next generation of football royalty will begin when the 19-year-old quarterback leads the Texas Longhorns against Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Putting 6% of your income toward retirement could still leave you coming up short. Here’s what to do instead.
“About 40% of America is going to run out of money before they die.”Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Fed bets were so out of whack: Waller explains what put him ‘over the edge’ for a jumbo rate cut
Inflation might actually fall too far, the Fed governor says, opening the door wider for more half-point interest-rate cuts.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Bank of London to cut jobs as part of investor-led restructuring
Participants in a £42mn fundraising have pushed for changes at the fledging bankYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Gold’s record rally gets added jolt from Fed rate cut. Is there anyone left to buy?
Some analysts warn the pool of potential gold buyers could begin to run dry.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Small-cap stocks post longest rally since 2021 after Fed rate cut. What’s next?
Small-cap stocks just saw their longest winning streak in three and a half years, after the Federal Reserve recalibrated its monetary policy with a big interest-rate cut.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
How to invest if you believe the Fed can’t stop the economy from falling apart
Also: What to expect for loan interest rates, how Social Security survivor and spousal benefits work, and advice from the Moneyist.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed decision’s lone dissenter worries the bigger rate cut sends a ‘premature victory’ message to markets
Michelle Bowman was the first Federal Reserve governor to dissent from an interest-rate decision since 2005.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Israel ramps up ‘game of chicken’ with device attacks on Hezbollah
The deadly pager and hand-held radio attacks in Lebanon this week, along with subsequent strikes on military leaders, raised fears that a larger Israeli attack on Hezbollah is imminent and a wider ...Yesterday - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed rate cut scared me. Where should I invest my $127,000 in savings now?
This reader wonders whether CD rates, high-yield savings accounts and bond ladders are still smart moves, even if interest rates keep dropping.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Jamie Dimon: Only 5% of everyday Americans probably know about the Fed’s historic interest-rate cut
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggests the half-point interest-rate cut is “a minor thing” that Wall Street — not Main Street — is obsessing over.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Investors hope US rate cuts will provide lift for emerging market debt
Local currency bonds have lagged this year but Fed’s move is expected to ease pressure on developing nationsYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Australia will get a poet laureate next year. Here’s what needs to change first | Sarah Holland-Batt
A laureateship will force government, academic and literary institutions to confront their wilful neglect of poetry – and ask poets to begin to look outward, too. Get our weekend culture and ...Yesterday - Australia -
CBS News - Top stories
Did the interest rate cuts spark economic growth?
The Federal Reserve Board's announcement to cut interest rates has made stocks surge for now and mortgage rates slightly drop. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent ...2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices log weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures booked solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s large interest-rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Micron’s stock sentiment is weak. Here’s what could flip the script.
Micron shares have shed most of their 2024 gains, but memory pricing could improve in the coming months, Citi says.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you borrow home equity now that the Fed has cut rates?
It could be a smart time to borrow from your home's equity — but you should consider a few factors first.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
What’s Next for Rate Cuts? The Fed Is Watching Jobs and Prices.
A Federal Reserve official predicted quarter point rate cuts if data looked ‘fine’. But he also set out a scenario for a pause — or faster reductions.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you buy a home after the Fed's big rate cut?
There are some compelling reasons why homebuyers may want to act now that the Fed has cut rates. Here's what to know.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
GE Vernova May Cut 900 Offshore Wind Jobs as It Scales Back
The company, a spinoff from General Electric, has been plagued by financial losses in its wind unit and, more recently, accidents involving the failure of turbine blades.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed official would back more aggressive interest rate cuts if US data worsen
Influential governor Christopher Waller says inflation is falling more quickly than he expected2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Construction giant collapse sees 2,200 jobs cut
The UK operations of the construction group ISG collapsed into administration on Friday.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
OK, so there was an interest rate cut. What do I do now?
The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to lower its key interest rate by half a percentage point brought some clarity to the country’s top financial decision-makers, sending stocks surging to ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Will AI Make Job Recruiting More Efficient---but Less Fair?
We asked readers what they think about companies that are relying more on artificial intelligence to screen candidates. Are the trade-offs acceptable?2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Shared political views are more likely to result in a job hire
Seven in 10 hiring managers will prioritize candidates who share their political views, according to a new poll. Resume Builder’s research, as the U.S. presidential election hots up, is timely. The ...2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks at risk of a bubble after Fed’s jumbo rate cut, BofA strategist says
One Bank of America strategist thinks the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest-rates by 50 basis points this week will ultimately end in tears for investors.2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
Want to Get Into Founder Mode? You Should Be So Lucky
Paul Graham’s viral essay explains why Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs ruled and professional managers stink. But if a manager is smart and the founder is meh, who’s better?2 days ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Will the Fed cut interest rates again this year? Experts weigh in.
The Fed delivered a large interest rate cut this week. Will they do it again?2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Why half of voters think Labour has done a poor job so far
Dodgy donations, infrastructure challenges and anticipation of October’s ‘painful’ Budget weigh on party’s approval ratings2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed’s jumbo cut
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year LPR at 3.85%.2 days ago - China -
The Guardian - World
‘He could be here more’: Clacton split over Nigel Farage’s first months as MP
Many remain positive about their high-profile politician but others complain that he ‘got his seat and disappeared’. It happened sometime on Monday morning, locals think, though no one seems to ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.3 days ago