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Fed cuts interest rates days after election

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

U.K. government cuts NatWest stake by £1 billion

The British government on Monday said it further trimmed its crisis-era investment in U.K. bank NatWest.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Seahawks shake-up: Leading tackler Dodson cut

The Seahawks waived starting inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson, who leads the team with 71 tackles, on Monday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Astonish cut-price soaps clean up in supermarkets

A family manufacturer in Bradford has been propelled by the growth of discount retailers

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Southwest Offers Buyouts and Blames Boeing for Job Cuts

The embattled carrier will lay off airport workers in several locations as it cuts flights due to a shortage for Boeing 737 aircraft.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Immigration cuts: Why prime ministers keep failing to meet their targets

Promises on net migration have been made for 15 years - but few kept them

Advanced Micro Devices to Cut Global Headcount by 4%

The layoffs would affect about 1,040 employees and are part of a shift in AMD’s broader business strategy.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 12 hours ago

Pharmacies vote to cut opening hours in funding protest

Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.

Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts

Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Manchester United cuts continue as Sir Alex Ferguson ambassador role slashed

Ex-manager reported to receive more than £2m a year Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos has cut 250 staff from payroll The latest victim of the Ineos-led economy drive at Manchester United is none other ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Reeves aims to close £40bn funding gap as she plans tax rises in Budget

Figure is significantly more than the £22bn fiscal hole the government previously identified

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Wednesday Briefing: U.S. Warns it May Cut Israel’s Military Aid

Plus, an investigation into China’s panda breeding program.

World - The New York Times - October 15

Brazil Ministers Renew Push to Sell Lula on Spending Cuts

World - Yahoo News - October 15

He was a Week 1 fantasy hero. Now it's time to cut him

Scott Pianowski examines six players you might be better off without on your fantasy football roster.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Hong Kong cuts liquor tax in an effort to reignite its nightlife industry

Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene

World - ABC News - October 16