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Financial Times - Business
S&P hits new record after Fed makes jumbo cut to US interest rates
Global stocks rally as investors bet that the central bank’s move will support US economic growth18 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Has the Federal Reserve Pulled Off a Soft Landing?
Investors have sent stocks and bonds higher on expectations of a soft landing. But some Republicans think the central bank overstepped its bounds.31 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed cuts interest rates, what happens now?
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced an interest rate cut of 0.5%, bringing rates down from their previous 23-year high. CBS News contributor Javier David has more on what that means for you.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Car industry calls for shift in EU emissions targets amid slowing EV sales
Automotive lobby group warns ‘multibillion-euro fines’ will punish manufacturers without relaxation of rules. Europe’s car industry has called for the relaxation of EU emissions targets after sales ...3 hours ago - European Union -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what the half-point interest rate cut will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Focus Shifts From Hamas in Gaza to Hezbollah in Lebanon
Daily exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israel have been destructive, disruptive and sometimes deadly. An escalation could risk starting a wider regional conflict.8 hours ago - Israel -
Financial Times - World
For the Fed, the destination matters much more than the pace
Investors have no choice but to guess at the neutral rate10 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Why the Fed opted for the big rate cut
As US inflation eases, the central bank is now focused on its other mission: protecting jobs12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
The Fed’s first rate cut in 4 years
The US central bank trims interest rates by half a percentage point12 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
China’s growing military activity makes a shift to war harder to spot, warns Taiwan
Defence minister says Taipei will not have as long to respond to any emergency as in the past15 hours ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Some Republicans shift on abortion ahead of Election Day
Abortion access is one of the most popular policy positions for Democrats, and Republicans are well aware of it. A recent edition of The Washington Post's "Early Brief" newsletter explores how the ...17 hours ago - Abortion -
The Hill - Politics
Fed goes bold with rate cut
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter, where we have the latest on the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and the Teamsters' endorsement news. {beacon} Business & Economy Business & ...18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”18 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates ...19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.20 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.20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Here's what changed in the new Fed statement
Here's how the central bank's policy statement changed for its September rate decision.21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Walkie-talkie blasts: attacks on Hezbollah kill 20 as Israel says military focus shifting north
Twenty killed and at least 450 injured in cities across Lebanon a day after exploding pagers killed 12. Analysis: Pager and walkie-talkie attacks were audacious and carefully planned A new ...21 hours ago - Israel -
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The Hill - Politics
Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday, the central bank’s first rate reduction following a two-and-a-half year crusade against inflation that raged in the wake of the ...22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How to Read the Fed’s ‘Dot Plot’ Like a Pro
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates on Wednesday. Wall Street is focused on how much, and on what comes next.23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economyYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Cape Cod Beach Shack Where Charm Takes Priority Over Air Conditioning
A minimalist Manhattan architect gets fresh air — and fresh eyes — at his family’s cluttered cabin.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the pros and cons if the Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Undercover as a farm worker in Germany: ‘My hands are numb. No one knows when the shift will end’ | Saša Uhlová
The organic farm shop is a paradise for wealthy Germans. Behind the scenes, we pick and chop vegetables until we’re on the point of collapse. Who keeps Europe’s wealthy west going? Underpaid, ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
With no sign of Kentucky shooting suspect, police strategy shifts
Kentucky officials are redirecting resources from their search for the suspect in a highway shooting to focus on protecting surrounding communities.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Bitcoin jumps while Dow falls ahead of the Fed’s interest-rate decision
Bitcoin jumped Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s key rate decision on Wednesday, as traders expect the central bank policymakers to deliver the first interest-rate cut in four years.Yesterday - Crypto -
Financial Times - World
Market speculation about the next Fed rate cut masks deeper issues
Even so, perma-critics of the US central bank are cracking their knuckles in anticipation2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Stocks, Banks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
A crisis of confidence at the Fed
Its self doubt comes in a decisive week for central banks2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Hard-right Dutch coalition will lay out priorities as leaders bicker
A speech by the Dutch king to lawmakers is laying out the new government’s policy plans for the coming year2 days ago - Netherlands -