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Black Entrepreneurs, Frustrated by High Rates, Look to the Election
In the battleground state of Georgia, some Black entrepreneurs are frustrated over the impact of higher interest rates, a source of economic anxiety.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Black Entrepreneurs, Frustrated by High Rates, Look to the Election
In the battleground state of Georgia, some Black entrepreneurs are frustrated over the impact of higher interest rates, a source of economic anxiety.The New York Times - Business -
New Zealand's Jobless Rate Rises Sharply
New Zealand’s unemployment rate jumped sharply in the first three months of this year as the economy slumbered in an extended recession and high interest rates battered household budgets.The Wall Street Journal - World - New Zealand -
House prices fall as lenders raise mortgage rates
The Nationwide says the average cost of a home was down 4% on the peak seen in the summer of 2022.BBC News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Companies Trim Debt, Faced With High Rates
The current high interest rates have pushed up the cost of borrowing for most companies, forcing them to tackle their debts, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What to Watch for at Today’s Fed Meeting on Interest Rates
Policymakers are expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged, but investors are bracing for signals that rates will stay higher for longer.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
The Fed's Case for Rate Cuts Simply Does Not Exist
Every new data dump proves inflation isn't going anywhere fast.Inc. - Business -
New Series I bond rate drops to 4.28%, but your rate could be much less if you bought at the peak
The fixed rate holds at 1.3% on new purchases for the next six months, but the inflation-adjusted rate is slightly lower than six months ago.MarketWatch - Business -
Demand for riskier adjustable-rate mortgages hits highest level of the year, due to rising rates
The share of ARM applications rose to 7.8% of mortgage demand last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That is the highest level of the year.CNBC - Business -
Adjustable-rate mortgage demand surges to highest level this year as 30-year rate keeps climbing
Mortgage applications fell 2.3% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 7.29%.MarketWatch - Business -
High Fed Rates Are Not Crushing Growth. Wealthier People Help Explain Why.
High rates usually pull down asset prices and hurt the housing market. Those channels are muted now, possibly making policy slower to work.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
2024 NFL Draft TV ratings down despite strong 1st round
Viewership was still better than what the NFL Draft drew two years ago.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Gilt Yields Rise Ahead of U.S. Fed Rate Decision
Gilt yields climbed ahead of the Federal Reserve interest-rate decision, when the central bank could signal that interest-rate cuts will likely come later than previously expected.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
What to Watch as the Fed Makes Its Interest Rate Decision
Policymakers are expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged, but investors are bracing for signals that rates will stay higher for longer.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
The Fed rate decision meeting is today. Here are the odds of a cut.
Inflation-weary consumers have also been slammed by high borrowing costs. Here's what economists expect the Fed to announce.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Fed expected to hold interests rates steady at highest level since 2001
The U.S. economy has faced a months-long stretch of stubborn inflation.ABC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
S&P 500 Edges Lower Ahead of Interest-Rate Decision
The Dow ticked up slightly while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite edged lower ahead of Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Beating inflation will likely require an increase in the U.S. unemployment rate
Americans are on a frustrating search for a soft economic landing.MarketWatch - Business -
What to expect from Federal Reserve's third interest rate decision of 2024
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its third interest rate decision of 2024 on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios, discusses what to expect.CBS News - Top stories -
Treasury Department announces new Series I bond rate of 4.28% for the next six months
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the new rate for Series I bonds through October 2024.CNBC - Business -
'It's a good time to lock in,' expert says. What to know to get the best rates on your cash now
Stubborn inflation may lead the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates where they are for longer. That's good news for cash savers, experts say.CNBC - Business -
Home prices soar even higher in February, despite higher mortgage rates, says S&P Case-Shiller
It marked another increase after the prior month's annual gain of 6%, and the fastest rate of price growth since November 2022.CNBC - Business -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Entertainment - NFL -
Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger — at age 40ABC News - Health -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Sports - NFL -
Federal Reserve not expected to budge on interest rates yet as inflation holds its grip
Consumers will have to be patient as they wait for price increases to meaningfully slow down, economists say.NBC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Reasons why the AI stock correction may be overdone
Recent sharp moves highlight the hypersensitivity of the sector to relatively benign cyclical movesFinancial Times - Business -
Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team
Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded as chief announces in memo hundreds more jobs to be cutFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team
Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded as chief announces in memo hundreds more jobs to be cutFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team
Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded as chief announces in memo hundreds more jobs to be cutFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team
Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded as chief announces in memo hundreds more jobs to be cutFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team
Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded as chief announces in memo hundreds more jobs to be cutFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team
Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded as chief announces in memo hundreds more jobs to be cutFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Europeans have more time, Americans more money. Which is better?
Life expectancy, happiness, sustainability and innovation among factors shaping work attitudesFinancial Times - Business -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
Defaults are reaching historic levels in the office market as a growing number of owners capitulate to high interest rates and weak demand.
Defaults are reaching historic levels in the office market as a growing number of owners capitulate to high interest rates and weak demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Weak Equities Could Give Dollar an Extra Lift if Fed Points to Rate-Cut Delays
Equity markets falling while the Fed pushes back on interest-rate cut prospects due to persistently high inflation during Wednesday’s announcement, could be a boon for the dollar, ING said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
The Fed would only cut rates to help the U.S. service its soaring debt, fund manager says
The reason the Fed may be tempted to cut rates would be to help the U.S. cover interest payments on the national debt, according to fund manager Freddie Lait.CNBC - Business -
The U.S. birth rate has never been lower. Here’s what that means for stocks.
Americans aren’t having as many kids, but the economy can handle that — for now.MarketWatch - Business