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Fed cuts rates but ‘hawkish’ forecast hits stocks and sends dollar jumping
US currency hits highest level in two years after central bank signals only half a percentage point of reductions in 2025Financial Times - 14m -
Fed cuts interest rate for third consecutive time
The Federal Reserve has announced a quarter-point cut to its key interest rate for a third consecutive time in 2024. NBC News' Brian Cheung has details on the decision and what it could indicate ...NBC News - 3h -
Bracing for a Fed Pullback on Interest Rates
Wall Street sees the central bank cutting interest rates on Wednesday. But growing worries about inflation are adding to investor uncertainty about its policy agenda for 2025.The New York Times - 7h -
Jerome Powell and the Fed Head for Another Collision with Trump
Rates may not come down as much or as quickly as had been expected, just as Trump — a self-declared “low-rate guy” — returns to the White House.The New York Times - 2d -
The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump
Staffers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency tell WIRED they fear the new administration will cut programs that keep the US safe—and “persecution.”Wired - 2d -
Stocks plunge following Fed inflation projections
Major stock indices plunged Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 than previously forecast, renewing concerns about how fast inflation would fall.NBC News - 1h -
Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.ABC News - 3h -
Investors brace for hawkish Fed rate cut – and more volatile markets in 2025
The spotlight Wednesday will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.MarketWatch - 7h -
Mortgage rates inch up ahead of Fed meeting
Mortgage applications fell 0.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.MarketWatch - 10h -
Feds are moving to improve airline travel for people with disabilities
New rule is department's latest effort to improve commercial air travel for passengers with disabilities. Here's what's in it.CBS News - 2d -
As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for an influx of vulnerable migrants
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office in January with a promise of carrying out mass deportations, leaving Honduras and other Central American countries bracing for a potential ...ABC News - 2d -
Canada’s Liberals brace for possible trouncing in British Columbia byelection
Contest may point to how unpopular Justin Trudeau’s party has become and its future in next year’s elections. Canada’s governing Liberal party will learn just how unpopular it is – or if a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Federal workers brace for change amid DOGE rhetoric
President-elect Trump’s focus on the federal workforce has sparked alarm among employees as they take center stage in discussions about transforming government. "Department of Government ...The Hill - 2d -
Russia braced for mammoth rate hike amid fears it's losing the battle against inflation
Russia's central bank is expected to carry out a mammoth rate hike later this week as inflation continues to soar in the war-focused economy.CNBC - 2d -
Anxious scientists brace for Trump’s climate denialism: ‘We have a target on our backs’
Experts express fear – and resilience – as they prepare for president-elect’s potential attacks on climate research. As the world’s largest gathering of Earth and space scientists swarmed a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
A.T.F. Braces for a Likely Rollback of Its Gun-Control Efforts
President-elect Donald J. Trump is almost certain to choose a gun-rights advocate as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives or to simply leave the job vacant.The New York Times - 4d -
Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido
The islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean are bracing for Cyclone Chido as it makes its way toward Africa’s east coastABC News - 5d -
The Fed Is Stuck Fighting the Last War
Mired in a battle to contain surging prices, the central bank also needs to be nimble enough for the economic downturns to come, our columnist says.The New York Times - 5d -
'We're not in good shape': Sportsbooks brace for Travis Hunter Heisman futures to cash
Sportsbooks are preparing to be big losers in the Heisman futures market.ESPN - 6d -
Inflation Ticks Up, but Details Are Encouraging for the Fed
Inflation sped up last month, but the details suggested cooling ahead. Next week, the Fed will make its final rate decision for 2024.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Pro bono lawyers braced for impact of Trump’s second term
Law firms are preparing for radical changes in policy in contentious areas of civil rightsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
India replaces ‘hawkish’ central banker Shaktikanta Das
Incoming Reserve Bank of India governor Sanjay Malhotra seen as more likely to cut rates despite rising inflationFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Hit by blackouts Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Musiala's brace helps Bayern beat Heidenheim
Two second-half goals from substitute Jamal Musiala gave Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich a nervous 4-2 victory over visitors Heidenheim on Saturday.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Juarno Augustus powers Northampton to win over Castres with brace of tries
Northampton 38-8 Castres Alex Mitchell makes first start after injury in pre-season There was never much doubt over the outcome, whatever the chaos in the air, whatever the vagaries of the home ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Christmas events cancelled as NI braced for Storm Darragh
Belfast Christmas Market is among festive events being affected by incoming Storm Darragh.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Newcastle peg back Liverpool after Salah brace
Premier League leaders Liverpool had their advantage cut to seven points as Fabian Schar's late equaliser earned Newcastle United a thrilling 3-3 draw at St James' Park on Wednesday.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days
In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
House GOP braces for tiniest vote margin possible: 'We have nothing to spare'
House Republicans will have zero room for error in the 119th Congress — literally. Rep. John Duarte (R) conceded to Democrat Adam Gray in California’s 13th Congressional District Tuesday night — ...The Hill - 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 -
Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Fed commentary, Foot Locker, ADP jobs data: What to Watch
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be releasing a fresh round of commentary alongside St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin. The central bank is set to ...Yahoo Sports - 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 -
Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux Falls, Iowa.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’
Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic dataFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Under Powell, the Fed Makes Monetary Policy Boring Again
The central bank no longer needs to play a prominent role in the U.S. economy, which is running more normally as the pandemic crisis recedes.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
New Yorkers braced for congestion charge
The city’s drivers are facing the spectre of paying to use the roads of lower ManhattanFinancial Times - Dec. 2