Why is the U.S. Treasury blocking the Fed’s effort to fight inflation
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U.S. crude oil rises more than 1% after Fed cuts rates, Israel-Hezbollah tensions escalate
The U.S. benchmark has recouped its losses for the year.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
After Fed rate cut, the next 6 months will be crucial for investors. Here’s why.
“There still are opportunities here,” Erik Aarts at Touchstone Investments said.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Republican governors launch effort to fight clean energy mandates
Ten Republican governors this week announced a coalition aimed at reducing regulations around energy production and opposing renewable energy mandates. The organization, the Governors Coalition for ...1 hour ago -
Inc. - Business
Why Fed Chair Powell Is More Important Than Whomever Will Become the Next President
The one in Washington to watch this fall is not Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Hezbollah and its conflict with Israel explained
Escalating cross-border hostilities have heightened fears of an all-out conflict.4 hours ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
10-, 30-year Treasury yields pop after jobless claims, Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge
Long-term Treasury yields jumped in a sign of improving confidence in the U.S. outlook, after Thursday’s data showed the labor market and factory sector continued to hold up.5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Secret gifts from public swell Treasury's coffers
So far this year 18 people have handed over almost £620,000 to the government without being asked.5 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Why the Fed opted for the big rate cut
As US inflation eases, the central bank is now focused on its other mission: protecting jobs14 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Why the Fed cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday after introducing several rate hikes throughout the pandemic. Martin Baccardax, chief markets correspondent for ...19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
This part of the Treasury market may move the most on a Fed interest-rate cut
Wednesday’s interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve is shaping up to become one of the most exciting announcements by the central bank in a long time, with the potential to reshape what’s ...21 hours ago -
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Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil futures trim losses after fall in U.S. crude inventories, Fed rate cut
Oil futures trimmed losses Wednesday, after government data showed U.S. crude inventories fell last week and the Fed delivered a half-point rate cut.22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Carrie Coon is still fighting
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Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. Households
Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. HouseholdsYesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Despite the Fed's first interest rate cut in years, it may be too soon to refinance your mortgage. Here's why
The Federal Reserve just made its first interest rate cut, which can influence mortgage rates. But it still may be too soon to refinance your mortgage.Yesterday -
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Treasury yields rise as investors look to Fed rate decision
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision expected for later in the day Wednesday.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Why is Trump picking a fight he can’t win with Taylor Swift?
Trump and his MAGA supporters, more so than “normies,” are keenly aware of Swift’s power because they understand that politics is downstream from culture.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the pros and cons if the Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
The U.S. economy is strong by one measure. Why the Fed is set to lower borrowing costs anyway.
A giddy Wall Street projects the Federal Reserve will dramatically reduce interest rates over the next year, even though the U.S. economy seems to be growing rapidly. Odd? Not at all, economists say.Yesterday -
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Why Uncertainty Still Hangs Over the Fed’s Rate Decision
Investors, economists and politicians are at odds over whether the central bank should cut interest rates by a quarter-point, or more.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Musk's satellites 'blocking' view of the universe
Radio waves from the satellites are "blinding" radio telescopes and hurting research, say scientists.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, 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. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil rises more than 1%, closes above $71 per barrel amid Fed rate cut optimism
The oil market is also bracing for the Fed's decision Wednesday on interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Federal Judges in Court Fight to Survive in U.S.
Facing a ban, the social media platform takes its case to court, but gets skeptical reception from the bench.2 days ago - Tiktok -
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.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Treasury ‘saying no to everything’ will hit growth, warns Burnham
Manchester mayor says powerful finance ministry has to fundamentally change way it thinks2 days ago