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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 - 44m -
Confidence in U.S. Courts Plummets to Rate Far Below Peer Nations
Very few countries have experienced similar declines, typically in the wake of wrenching turmoil. Experts called the data, from a new Gallup poll, stunning and worrisome.The New York Times - 8h -
Inflation Hangs Around, Slowing Rate Cut Pace
The Federal Reserve will likely reduce interest rates fewer times than expected as high prices persist.Inc. - 19h -
Moody’s Downgrades France’s Credit Rating
The action, which will put pressure on the nation’s borrowing costs, reflects doubt that a new government can mend the deteriorating financial situation.The New York Times - 2d -
TikTok pushes for Supreme Court reprieve
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok asks Supreme Court to delay ban An emergency appeal filed on Monday seeks to delay a law that ...The Hill - 14h -
Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 2d -
Moody’s Downgrades France’s Credit Rating
The action, which will put pressure on the nation’s borrowing costs, reflects doubt that a new government can mend the deteriorating financial situation.The New York Times - 2d -
ECB Cuts Interest Rates as the Economy Weakens
The bank has been lowering rates since June as inflation slowed, but other risks are growing, including the threat of higher tariffs promised by President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - 4d -
Muted wholesale inflation rate likely gives final go-ahead for Fed to cut interest rates
A key measure of U.S. wholesale inflation posted a small increase in November and probably added the final nail in the coffin in favor of a widely expected reduction in interest rates next week.MarketWatch - 4d -
Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people
Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.BBC News - 5d -
T-bill rates fall below 4.4% after November CPI solidifies December rate cut
Yields on short-term Treasury bills dropped on Wednesday after November’s consumer-price index cemented expectations for a quarter-point interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.MarketWatch - 5d -
Fully Remote Work Plummeted in 2024
Companies are starting to place more value on in-office work, according to a new report. But it’s not a return-to-office renaissance quite yet.Inc. - 5d -
Annual inflation rate accelerates to 2.7% in November, as expected
The consumer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in November and 2.7% from a year ago.CNBC - 5d -
Supreme Court hears NEPA case
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court hears NEPA case The Supreme Court appears likely to rein in the scope of one of ...The Hill - 6d -
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Blocked by Court
The ruling hands a victory to Biden antitrust enforcers, who said the $20 billion supermarket merger would erode competition and raise prices for consumers.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Will HELOC interest rates continue dropping this December?
HELOC interest rates have been on a decline for much of 2024 but will they continue to drop this month?CBS News - 6d -
Fear and Loathing on the Tennis Court
Conor Niland’s book, “The Racket,” is a document of haves and have-nots. It just won a prestigious sports award — and earned him more than his best career result in the process.The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Arsenal ratings: Lackluster Gunners drop points
Their set-piece prowess saved a point at Fulham, but Arsenal could only move one point closer to Liverpool.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
How fast will the ECB lower interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
For 8 Months, Traffic Enforcement on New Jersey’s Highways Plummeted
After a report found racial bias in traffic enforcement, state troopers were warned by a union leader that “every stop” would be scrutinized. They started making fewer.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Fannie Mae CEO reveals what’s really behind rising mortgage rates
Homeowners shouldn’t count on lower rates; they should build strong credit so they can qualify for the most affordable loan.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Romanian Court Annuls Presidential Election
The decision came days after the government asserted that there had been “cyberattacks” meant to undermine the vote and security council documents indicated possible Russian meddling.The New York Times - 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 -
Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Health-care quality rating at 24-year low: Gallup
Americans’ outlook on the quality of health care in the U.S. is at a 24-year low, according to a new survey. The Gallup poll, released Friday, shows 33 percent of U.S. adults said the quality of ...The Hill - 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 -
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US students' math scores plummet, study shows
A new study is raising concerns about American students' performance in math and science.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025
Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Liverpool player ratings: Alexander-Arnold, Salah star in thriller vs. Newcastle
Mohamed Salah continued his flying form to help Liverpool come from behind and draw Newcastle United.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
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 -
Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget
Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.BBC News - 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 -
What drives home equity loan interest rates?
Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates
Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures.The New York Times - 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 -
What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?
Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?
If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
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 -
Will credit card interest rates fall this December?
Credit card rates are sitting at a record high right now, but will they drop lower this month? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 2