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This nugget of good news in hottish CPI inflation report may cement Fed interest-rate cut
Inflation has risen since the summer and raised anxiety at the Federal Reserve, but a welcome slowdown in housing costs could be just what the doctor ordered.MarketWatch - 6d -
Inflation Rose in November, But Not Enough to Stop Another Rate Cut
The Fed will meet next week, and the mild uptick is not expected to derail an anticipated quarter-point reduction in interest rates.Inc. - 6d -
Inflation ticks higher as Fed eyes another rate cut
Inflation picked up slightly in November, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department, but likely not by enough to derail the Federal Reserve's plans for another rate cut. Consumer ...The Hill - 6d -
Why the Fed Will Cut Rates Even Though Inflation Hasn’t Budged
Everyday Americans still expect sticky inflation in the coming years.Inc. - 6d -
Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut. What happens if inflation data is too hot?
Traders are pretty confident the Fed will deliver a rate cut next week. What happens if inflation data throws the market a curveball.MarketWatch - 6d -
European Central Bank heads for last rate cut of year — but jumbo move seems off the table
The euro zone central bank will need to do "heavy lifting" next year to support the waning economy, analysts say.CNBC - 6d -
People will die in storm power cuts, councillor says
Thousands in Wales are still waiting for power to be restored after Storm Darragh.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Why some credit card APRs are rising even after the Fed slashed interest rates
Most credit cards have a variable rate with a direct connection to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Surprise RBI governor pick signals India may cut rates as soon as February, economists say
India has appointed a new central bank governor in a surprising move that some experts say strengthens outlook for rate cuts early next year.CNBC - 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 -
Biden must act now to block Trump’s retribution threats
By shielding public servants from politically motivated prosecutions, Biden can reinforce the independence of the DOJ and demonstrate that justice cannot be wielded as a weapon of retribution.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trade war fallout could trigger deep Eurozone rate cuts, Pimco warns
Bond giant says euro is vulnerable to further declines amid market ‘optimism’ over impact of Trump presidencyFinancial 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 -
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 -
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 -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels since October as jobs data reinforce December rate-cut expectations
Treasury yields finished broadly lower on Friday, led by a drop in the 1-month Treasury-bill rate, after November’s stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced the view of many market participants ...MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
How to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025
Ready to borrow from your home equity? Here are three ways to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
The S&P 500 is up nearly 30% for the year. Don't expect such high returns to continue, experts say
The S&P 500 is up nearly 30% this year so far. But it's important for investors to remember that years like this one are rare, financial advisors cautioned.CNBC - 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 -
Always choose cash over crypto, says pro-sports superagent
As bitcoin hits $100,000, legendary agent Leigh Steinberg weighs in on whether athletes should accept crypto as payment.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
8 Best Sleep Trackers (2024): Expert Tips and Research
If you want to log or analyze your shut-eye, these WIRED-tested sleep trackers are the way to go.Wired - 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 -
U.S. economy poised to dominate for the next 20 years — at the cost of growing inequality, economist says
U.S. economic dominance over other countries is poised to surge in the next 20 years due to its widening lead in technology and science, but at the expense of growing inequality at home.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 -
Why a ‘robust’ jobs report for November probably wouldn’t derail Fed rate cut
A “decently robust” U.S. jobs report on Friday probably wouldn’t derail the Fed from delivering an interest-rate cut this month, according to BlackRock’s Russ Brownback.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
One in five shop purchases now made in cash
Notes and coins used in a fifth of transactions, say retailers - a second consecutive annual rise.BBC News - 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 -
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Victim-support cut to be devastating, charity says
The cut follows government promises of stronger protections for victims of crimes such as stalking.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases
Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interviewFinancial 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 concludesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Why these Israeli men volunteered to fight - but now refuse to return to Gaza
Why men who reported for duty after October 7 are now refusing to fightBBC News - 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 -
Can we keep the Elon Musks of the world out of British politics? Only if we act now | Oliver Bullough
The tech billionaire is said to be considering giving $100m to Reform UK. That should jolt efforts to cap political donations. It is an inevitable consequence of the inequality inherent to the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."CNBC - Dec. 2 -
3 Top CEOs Share Their Best Cash-Flow Tips
How the executives behind UrbanStems, Luminary, and FinCore stay on top of their business’s budgets.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
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 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
A Second-Rate Crime Gets a Second-Rate Pardon
At least Joe didn’t make Hunter ambassador to a major international ally.The New York Times - Dec. 2