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A week before the election, Trump will hold his most unsettling spectacle yet | Sidney Blumenthal

Trump’s planned rally at Madison Square Garden will be the ultimate act of ego and the climax of his Hitlerian rhetoric. For the apotheosis of his entire “poisoning of the blood” campaign, Donald ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Chris Riddell on the US election: two weeks to go and it’s too close to call – cartoon

Democracy is in the balance as Americans prepare to go to the polls. • You can order your own copy of this cartoon Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - October 19

With Election Day 2 Weeks Away, 15 Million Voters Have Already Cast a Ballot

Since the pandemic, early voting has become a broadly accepted part of American elections. But it is difficult to glean partisan advantage.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Trump making case to Latinos, Harris dominating fundraising race with 2 weeks until Election Day

Two weeks out from Election Day, Donald Trump is reaching out to Latino voters at a roundtable event in Florida. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris is boasting a fundraising haul that's more than three times ...

Trump campaigns in critical Arizona less than two weeks before Election Day

Former President Donald Trump campaigned in the battleground of Arizona as a new poll showed him leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a small margin but within the margin of error. NBC News' ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Column: Hitler-splaining. F-Bombs. Fake headlines. An election week in the media like no other

A defense of Nazis shows that vulgar language is the least of our worries. There's just one F-bomb that should rattle us all right now and it's being used by those who know Trump best: Fascism.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

Harris campaigning in 7 battleground states with just over a week until Election Day

With just eight days until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the seven states that are expected to decide who wins the 2024 election. On Tuesday, Harris is set to give what her ...

Steve Bannon released from prison one week out from Election Day

Steve Bannon was released from prison Tuesday after serving a four-month sentence for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Bannon’s exit ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Trump-Harris election may take weeks to decide. Here’s what investors must know.

Election Day is supposed to be a one-day affair, but if polls and recent history are a guide, the results of the Nov. 5 presidential race and key congressional contests may not be known for days or ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Close polls, likely legal challenges: How TV networks will handle another election week

The polls are close, the lawyers are ready and the networks may be in for marathon coverage — or not. What TV news learned from 2020 and how it shaped preparations for 2024.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

China gears up for a big week as markets await U.S. elections and stimulus details

The size of China's highly anticipated stimulus plans will likely depend on the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, analysts say.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome

World - Financial Times - October 15

Why you should open a CD before the November Fed meeting

The benefits of opening a CD could soon be waning. Here's why you should open one before the November Fed meeting.

The Fed should beware declaring the war on inflation over prematurely

Wobbles in the bond market suggest investors think the US central bank turned too dovish too soon

World - Financial Times - October 15

Meet Michelle Bowman, the Fed Official Cited by JD Vance

Michelle Bowman, a Trump-appointed Fed official recently cited by JD Vance, has been gaining prominence.

Business - The New York 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

The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control

Investors remain nervous about upside risks to inflation, such as the outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election, that haven’t been priced into the bond market — and which policymakers may not be ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly

The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins election

Business - Financial Times - October 18

The Fed Looks Like It Made a Mistake With Its Jumbo Rate Cut

Strong economic data and a still-hot economy has made some experts wonder whether the central bank made the right call with its jumbo rate cut.

Business - Inc. - October 18

The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

As ransomware cyberattacks escalate, government officials say companies are making bad decisions on the 'pay or not pay' dilemma, especially cyber insurers.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Fed’s Logan says ‘strong and stable’ U.S. economy still faces ‘meaningful uncertainties’

The chief of the Dallas Federal Reserve said the economy is “strong and stable,” but the central bank needs to be watchful for a rebound in inflation as it gradually lowers U.S. interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held

The NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held was targeted with an interagency operation, federal prison officials said.

Why you should open a $10,000 CD before the November Fed meeting

For many savers, it makes sense to deposit $10,000 into a CD before the next Federal Reserve meeting. Here's why.

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to increase 0.2% in September and 2.1% from a year ago.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021 in Fed’s preferred gauge

Price increases have fallen to their lowest level in more than three years in the latest reading of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, strengthening the outlook for more interest rate ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

Inflation increased slightly in September and moved closer to the Federal Reserve’s target, according to a Commerce Department report Thursday.

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

Jobs Data Come as the Fed Stares Down a Complex Moment

Growth has been resilient, but inflation is cooling. The combination makes it hard to guess how much policymakers will lower rates.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out

Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persists

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

My friend has embraced conspiracy theories and I’m fed up with it | Ask Philippa

Think of him like a car in a skid, you want to take the steering wheel and switch direction, but the car has too much momentum and it will carry on the same path. The question I’ve had a good ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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Harris campaigning in 7 battleground states with just over a week until Election Day

Steve Bannon released from prison one week out from Election Day

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Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

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The Fed should beware declaring the war on inflation over prematurely

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The bond market may be at risk from inflationary forces beyond the Fed’s control

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Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

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The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

Fed’s Logan says ‘strong and stable’ U.S. economy still faces ‘meaningful uncertainties’

Feds sweep NYC jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is being held

Why you should open a $10,000 CD before the November Fed meeting

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021 in Fed’s preferred gauge

Key inflation rate hits 2.1% in September, as expected, closing in on Fed target

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

Jobs Data Come as the Fed Stares Down a Complex Moment

The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out

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