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MarketWatch - Business
‘It’s a momentous moment’: I’m selling my house. With the Fed poised to finally cut interest rates, is this the perfect time?
“I had three offers over 11 months, one more frustrating than the next.”3 hours ago -
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.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A Fed interest-rate cut could make small-cap stocks a good investment now
U.S. small-cap stocks have staged an epic rally over the past month as the Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020. Has the time for small caps finally come?3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks flirt with record even as Fed considers extra-large interest-rate cut
A half-point interest-rate cut by the Fed on Wednesday wouldn’t necessarily signal the U.S. is heading into recession, according to BlackRock’s Rick Rieder.3 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.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
The Fed's biggest interest rate call in years happens Wednesday. Here's what to expect
While markets have made up their mind that the Fed is going to cut, there's a vigorous debate over how far policymakers will go.4 hours ago -
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 ...4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
We have $1 million in high-yield savings and CDs set aside to buy a house. Should we move our money if the Fed cuts rates?
We have a lot of cash on hand for a specific purpose, but we won’t be able to live off the income if interest rates drop.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
History says Fed interest-rate cut sets up ‘crapshoot’ for stock-market investors
A decent rule of thumb is to watch the next two weeks after a first Federal Reserve interest-rate cut, says Jason Goepfert, senior research analyst at SentimenTrader5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
The size of the Fed’s interest-rate cut — 25 vs. 50 basis points — doesn’t matter as much for your wallet as this other key decision
It’s the biggest question on Wall Street: How big will the Fed’s rate cut be? For most Americans, the difference between 25 and 50 basis points will be ‘practically nothing’ — at least at first.5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How much will an $800,000 mortgage cost monthly after rate cuts?
Monthly payments on an $800,000 mortgage loan could soon become less expensive. Here's what to know now.5 hours ago - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
Make this last-minute money move before the Fed’s interest-rate cut
Plus, tips for how savers and spenders can prep for the first interest-rate cut since 20206 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
REIT rally fueled by interest-rate-cut hopes may be slowed by a less-dovish Fed
With the Fed set to announce an interest-rate cut on Wednesday, KeyBanc analysts are questioning whether the REIT rally will continue through an extended cutting cycle and are predicting some ...6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Bitcoin jumps while Dow falls ahead of the Fed’s interest-rate decision
Bitcoin jumped Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s key rate decision on Wednesday, as traders expect the central bank policymakers to deliver the first interest-rate cut in four years.7 hours ago - Crypto -
CNBC - Business
Here’s what ‘No Spend September’ is and how to know if you should participate
'No Spend September' is a social media trend that involves a full month of cutting nonessential purchases. Here's how you may benefit.7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How far will mortgage interest rates drop this week?
The Fed is set to issue its first rate cut since 2020 this week. Here's how far mortgage interest rates could then drop.8 hours ago - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed should ignore Elizabeth Warren’s call to cut rates by 0.75 percentage points
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has managed to bring inflation back under control — after some early mistakes — by ignoring the easy-money caucus in Washington and Wall Street.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
What is the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah?
Escalating cross-border hostilities have heightened fears of an all-out conflict.8 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares his No. 1 strategy for living without regrets: You should 'put a huge premium' on it
The tech leader encouraged high school students to think about taking calculated risks in their future careers. "Most things are not a one-way door," he said.8 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Why you should open a long-term CD this week
High interest rates on long-term CDs could be coming to an end this week. Here's why savers should act now.9 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
5 Bad Things That Will Happen to You as a CEO
How to survive and even thrive when the worst happens9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How to make CD accounts valuable as interest rates drop
There are ways to make CD accounts valuable even as interest rates fall. Here's how to get the most out of them.9 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Why first-time homebuyers are at a disadvantage
First-time homebuyers are getting locked out of the market because high interest rates keep people from selling, a spike in all cash offers, and millennials — the largest generation — are competing ...10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
Making the bolder move of 50 basis points would better position policymakers heading into the latter part of the year, Kaplan told CNBC.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Is debt relief worth it as interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Interest rates on credit cards and loans may begin to drop. So should borrowers still use debt relief services?11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Banks, Stocks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Football Daily | Get ready for a first taste of Bigger Cup’s Bigger Games guarantee
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! . Big Cup is back, and it’s bigger than ever. The new “league phase” format features four more teams than the old group stage, with each club ...11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
EU fingerprint and facial recognition checks expected to be delayed again
Border checks system was due to go live in November but some countries say they are not ready. The full implementation of an EU entry-exit system introducing fingerprinting and facial recognition ...11 hours ago - European Union -
The Hill - Politics
Why aren’t we treating cybersecurity as an election issue?
Cyberattacks, election interference, human trafficking and more - why aren't we talking about cybersecurity in the 2024 presidential election?12 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Why Company Growth Rate Equals Career Opportunity Rate
Your company's growth rate is a valuable talent retention tool.13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.15 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Rate cuts might not benefit tech the most
Technology stocks benefit the most from low interest rates, conventional market wisdom says. But that might not hold true this cycle.17 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Why Ben Roethlisberger believes Steelers' Justin Fields should continue to start at QB over Russell Wilson
Fields has Pittsburgh off to a 2-0 start20 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
9/16: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on the status of the investigation into Sunday's apparent assassination attempt against former President Trump, TikTok's appeal as it faces a possible ban in the U.S., and ...21 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
iPhone 16 First Look: While We Wait for Apple Intelligence, Check Out These Buttons
Our columnist tried out all four new iPhone models. She understands why the AI software is still in beta—but the battery life and new controls are also worth the look.September 9 - Apple