Why is the U.S. Treasury blocking the Fed’s effort to fight inflation
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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 jobs4 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 ...8 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. 18.10 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 ...11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
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 ...11 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.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Entertainment
Carrie Coon is still fighting
It can be hard to catch Carrie Coon on her own12 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
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. Households13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
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.14 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
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.17 hours ago - 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.18 hours ago - 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.19 hours ago - 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.19 hours ago - 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.20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
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.20 hours ago -
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.21 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
What is Hezbollah and why is it fighting with Israel?
Escalating cross-border hostilities have heightened fears of an all-out conflict.21 hours ago - Israel -
Inc. - Business
Here's What the Fearless Fund Settlement Means for DEI Efforts Nationwide
Fearless Fund's year-plus-long fight against an anti-DEI lawsuit is over -- and its grant program for Black women entrepreneurs has ceased. Here's what that could mean for the DEI landscape.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Tax threat and negativity undermine investment efforts, business leaders warn
Industry executives air concerns over prime minister and chancellor’s gloomy comments about public financesYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Johnson: Task force on Trump assassination attempts will probe second effort
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said a task force assembled to review the assassination attempt against former President Trump will be expanded to include a second incident from over the ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Senate Republicans block legislation to protect IVF access
Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked legislation designed to protect access to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, across the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.Yesterday - Republican Party -
The Hill - Politics
Republicans block Senate Democrats' IVF bill
Republicans on Tuesday blocked a bill that would have created a right to access in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments and mandated that insurance plans cover the practice, deriding the vote as a ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
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.Yesterday - Tiktok -
Inc. - Business
Workplace Gender Parity Efforts Are Stalled or in Retreat, Survey Says
The 10th annual Women in the Workforce study warns that past progress that put more women in C-suite jobs may be lost through unequal treatment at lower managerial levels.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Instagram Is Restricting Teen Accounts---and Blocking Sneaky Workarounds
The head of the social-media app said tightening the guardrails for teens will hurt the business but help it regain parent trust.Yesterday -
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 thinksYesterday