The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point. Here's what that means for you

Will HELOC interest rates continue dropping this December?

HELOC interest rates have been on a decline for much of 2024 but will they continue to drop this month?

CBS News - Dec. 10

The Fed slashed interest rates, but some credit card APRs aren't going down. Here's why

Although the Federal Reserve started slashing interest rates in September, the average retail card rate has only gone up.

CNBC - Dec. 9

Here's what could happen with mortgage rates this December, according to experts

Could the mortgage rate climate change in the final month of 2024? Here's what some experts think.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend

Effort to impeach South Korea's president fail. Jay-Z is accused of rape along with Diddy in a lawsuit. Notre Dame reopens. And the end of the Eras tour.

NBC News - Dec. 9

Arsenal ratings: Lackluster Gunners drop points

Their set-piece prowess saved a point at Fulham, but Arsenal could only move one point closer to Liverpool.

ESPN - Dec. 8

How fast will the ECB lower interest rates?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Dec. 8

The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess

Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.

CNBC - Dec. 7

Here’s what is happening in Syria.

aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? Here’s what experts say.

The incoming Trump administration’s policies could affect mortgage rates in 2025, real-estate economists say.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know

Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited

ABC News - Dec. 7

Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December

Some say November’s jobs data support holding monetary policy steady.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Unemployment rate jumps more than a percentage point for Black women in November

The unemployment rate climbed sharply for Black women in November.

NBC News - Dec. 7

Unemployment rate jumps more than a percentage point for Black women in November

The unemployment rate jumped significantly for Black women in November.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Microsoft Copilot Vision is here, letting AI see what you do online

In the long run, the company may even expand these capabilities to other products in its ecosystem, allowing enterprise users to work and make decisions more easily.

VentureBeat - Dec. 6

A Federal Appeals Court Just Upheld the TikTok Ban. Here’s What Could Happen Next

The Supreme Court, president-elect Donald Trump, or an American buyer could still intervene to save the video platform, which is used by some 170 million Americans.

Wired - Dec. 6

Investors up bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cut after US jobs data – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as American private sector adds 227,000 jobs in November. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut

The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.

ABC News - Dec. 6

Bitcoin had a brief flash crash — what that means for the latest rally

The price of bitcoin dramatically slumped late Thursday before pulling back, but remains below the historic $100,000 level. Here’s what analysts are saying that means for the latest rally.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Blackburn unveils 'DOGE Acts' to cut spending, freeze federal hiring and salaries

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has unveiled her “DOGE Acts” to cut spending and freeze federal hiring, as well as salaries. “Senator Blackburn is planning to introduce a package of bills – known ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

HELOC interest rates fall to new 2024 low: Why you shouldn't wait to apply

With HELOC rates dropping to a 2024 low, it may not make sense for borrowers to wait longer to apply. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 5

4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025

Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine

Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workers

Financial Times - Dec. 5

AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry

AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.

With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. Here's what's new.

Spotify Wrapped — the platform’s personalized end-of-year user streaming data– is here, and with it comes the flood of social media posts from listeners.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget

Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.

BBC News - Dec. 4

What does the EU’s rightward shift mean for green policy?

Plus, carbon removal business Heirloom announces $150mn fundraising in boost to nascent sector

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD

Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludes

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Australia's third-quarter GDP grows at a slower-than-expected 0.3% amid higher rates and sticky inflation

Australia's economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh down on the slowing economy.

CNBC - Dec. 4

What drives home equity loan interest rates?

Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Do you have a lost 401(k)? A new federal database will help you track it down.

How to know if you have a “lost” or forgotten retirement account — and how to get it back if you do.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It

In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.

Inc. - Dec. 3

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?

Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.

CBS News - Dec. 3

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.

CBS News - Dec. 3

What AI vendor should you choose? Here are the top 7 (OpenAI still leads)

A review of 29 vendors put OpenAI at the top, but 2025 will see demand for a mix of proprietary, open source and small AI models.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

What does the recent surge in Jewish-themed films mean for awards season?

Films such as 'Schindler's List' and 'Gentleman's Agreement' have won top Oscar gold. But how will the range of Jewish-centric films fare this awards season?

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3

What Draymond's likely absence vs. Nuggets means for Warriors

Draymond Green's likely injury absence from Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets changes things immensely for the Golden State Warriors.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.

MarketWatch - Dec. 2

Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers

Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.

CNBC - Dec. 2

Will credit card interest rates fall this December?

Credit card rates are sitting at a record high right now, but will they drop lower this month? Here's what to know.

CBS News - Dec. 2

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