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BBC News - Top stories
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 5%
Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead.4 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Rate Cut Could Bring Relief to Borrowers
The interest rate reduction could mean lower monthly payments or refinancing higher-interest debt for borrowers.5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Fed goes bold with rate cut
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter, where we have the latest on the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and the Teamsters' endorsement news. {beacon} Business & Economy Business & ...5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Federal Reserve cuts rates by half a point
Also in today’s newsletter, a second day of blasts in Lebanon, and India overtakes China in world’s biggest investable stock benchmark5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”5 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 ...5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates ...6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Advantages of Buying a Business During High Interest Rates
Contrary to common wisdom, investors can succeed in this economic environment.7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Central Banks Around the World Are Cutting Rates
Inflation has fallen in most developed nations, and central bank officials are now trying to steer their economies toward a so-called soft landing.7 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Federal reserve cuts interest rates by 0.5%
The Federal Reserve announced it's cutting interest rates for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The rates will be reduced by half a percentage point in effort to cushion ...8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday, the central bank’s first rate reduction following a two-and-a-half year crusade against inflation that raged in the wake of the ...9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Interest rates expected cut from Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce the first interest rate cut since 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what economists predict may occur during today's ...9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Senate Democrats aim to bolster tenant organizing in new housing bill
A new bill from Senate Democrats would expand organizing and advocacy protections for low-income tenants, one of a growing number of legislative proposals to address the national housing shortage ...10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Mortgage rates plunge to 2-year low: Should you lock a rate now?
With mortgage rates trending downward, it could make sense to lock in a loan rate now. Here's why.10 hours ago - Mortgage -
CBS Sports - Sports
As Jon Gruden chases 'due process' over reveal of offensive emails, ex-NFL coach aims for college job
Gruden addresses his NFL ouster, coaching future for first time since resigning from the Raiders in 202112 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economy13 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
India overtakes China in world’s biggest investable stock benchmark
Red-hot Indian equities propel country past China weighting in MSCI All-Country index13 hours ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed expected to cut benchmark interest rate, providing relief to consumers
Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains what to expect from the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut and what it could mean for your finances.14 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
London’s fourth plinth artwork aims to ‘unite trans community around the world’
Trafalgar Square piece by Mexican artist Teresa Margolles is made of masks depicting faces of transgender and non-binary people. A towering cuboid made of more than 300 masks depicting the faces of ...15 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
An Interest Rate Cut
We explore the politics of today’s Fed announcement.16 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.16 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Whitewater rafters aim to bridge partisan divide on Nantahala River trip
A group of about 30 rafters probed the limits of political estrangement on the Nantahala River.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Lebanon explosions ‘an extremely concerning escalation’, says UN official, as Hezbollah threatens retaliation – live
Young girl among those killed as nearly 3,000 people injured; US says it had no involvement. Hezbollah vows retaliation after deadly pager explosions At a glance: what we know so far German ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Chris Mason: Lib Dems aim to turn election success into influence
The party is celebrating the election of 72 Lib Dem MPs - but turning this into influence won't be easy.Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA aims to double audience to over 1 billion in 5 years
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App for connected entertainment beyond gaming will begin testing this fall.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
The Hunt Report: Ex-NFL head coach aims to continue ELF dominance, plus a pair of Ivy League standouts to know
You probably don't know these prospects, but NFL scouts sure doYesterday -
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.Yesterday - Mortgage -
Financial Times - World
Israel adds securing northern front against Hizbollah to war aims
Decision increases fears about escalation of conflict with Lebanese militantsYesterday - Israel -
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 grownYesterday -
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Inc. - Business
Why Company Growth Rate Equals Career Opportunity Rate
Your company's growth rate is a valuable talent retention tool.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Unease as Russia-friendly ‘queen of the elections’ aims for more German poll success
Some see Sahra Wagenknecht’s brand of ‘left conservatism’ as a bulwark against AfD but others see reasons to be wary. Sahra Wagenknecht is not even on the ballot in the upcoming state election in ...Yesterday - Russia