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The Hill - Politics
Powell pushes back on suggestion Fed got behind in rate cuts
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half-percentage point Wednesday and is projecting another half-percentage point cut over the course of its remaining two meetings this year, signaling a ...11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - World
How Colorado’s Thompson Divide Got Protection From Oil and Gas Drilling
The members of a self-described ragtag group had little in common, but their campaign could serve as model for future environmental efforts.14 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.14 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks on interest rates, economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce the first interest rate cuts by the central bank in more than a year on Wednesday afternoon. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has ...14 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
From Taipei to Budapest: the mysterious trail of exploding pagers
Supply chain of devices involved in audacious attacks in Lebanon spans three continents17 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
28-year-old made 15 offers, went $65,000 over asking price and still got rejected: The housing market is ‘a slap in the face’
To afford a home in many American cities, first-time buyers increasingly need to be wealthy or rely on family help, and they are losing hope.17 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
New-home construction posts biggest increase in 6 months
Construction on new U.S. homes rose 9.6% in August, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.19 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The U.S. economy is strong by one measure. Why the Fed is set to lower borrowing costs anyway.
A giddy Wall Street projects the Federal Reserve will dramatically reduce interest rates over the next year, even though the U.S. economy seems to be growing rapidly. Odd? Not at all, economists say.19 hours ago -
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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.21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden's climate law got zero GOP votes. Some Republicans think its energy tax credits are worth saving
As President Biden’s signature climate law spurs energy investments in Republican-led districts, many Republican members are getting on board with keeping at least some of its tax credits — ...22 hours ago - Republican Party -
Financial Times - World
August inflation data takes BoE September rate cut off the table
Core and services inflation ticked up, though the overall direction of travel remains positiveYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
UK inflation holds steady in August, matching expectations
U.K. inflation came in at 2.2% for the month of August, data from the Office for National Statistics showed Wednesday.Yesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio names the top five forces shaping the global economy
Speaking at the Milken Institute's Asia Summit in Singapore, the founder of Bridgewater Associates said the five factors are interrelated and often cyclical.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Oil stares at a bleak future as China's economy sputters. The good news: A market 'bust' is unlikely
Lower oil prices were the dominant theme in Asia's largest oil conference. The question was not whether oil will go lower, but mostly by how much will it decline in the coming years.Yesterday - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Harris talks economy, Trump comments about immigrants in Ohio in NABJ event
Vice President Harris spoke at a discussion hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists in Philadelphia on Tuesday, weeks after former President Trump questioned her racial identity at ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
America’s Role in the World Is Hard. It Just Got Much Harder.
The explosion of wireless devices across Lebanon casts in sharp relief the challenges of U.S. foreign policy facing Kamala Harris or Donald Trump.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
The U.S. is facing a similar retirement crisis, and there’s no easy solution.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
The Panthers may have ruined Bryce Young. Will he ever recover?
Charles Robinson digs deep into what's going on in Carolina in the wake of the former No. 1 pick's benching and examines other prominent passers around the NFL.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
How Falcons stunned Eagles, plus chaos in Prisco's Power Rankings and why Bryce Young got benched
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Sept. 17Yesterday - NFL -
CNBC - Business
Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. economy, new report says. That number could be even bigger
A recent report funded by Bank of America revealed that Latinas contributed $1.3 trillion to U.S. GDP in 2021, and some economists think it could be more.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Antonio Pierce says 'we've got to fix the Raiders' despite win over Ravens; here's how they can do it
Las Vegas earned a comeback victory, but Pierce said there's still a lot to work onYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
How dog dancing duo Roni & Rhythm took their paw-inspiring act to the next step on 'America's Got Talent'
An Israeli dancer-dog duo whose skillful duets on the dance floor have made them favorites on the show and now finalists on the season finale airing Sep. 24.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘We’ve got this tag’: Nicho Hynes blocks out noise amid Sharks’ hunt for finals redemption
Half-back has come under fire for his performances on biggest stages Cronulla have won one of nine NRL finals since 2016 premiership Cronulla Sharks half-back Nicho Hynes has one goal in mind, ...2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.2 days ago - China -
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Sinister Figure Glances at a Clock. It’s Got to Be Film Noir.
Experts say the genre was all about suspense, and what better way to convey that to audiences than an obsession with time?September 10