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Financial Times - Business
S&P 500 closes at record high 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 growth4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio says the Fed has a tough balancing act as the economy faces 'enormous amount of debt'
On Wednesday, Dalio listed debt, money and the economic cycle as one of the top five forces influencing the global economy.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Fed Rate Cut Was a Tough Call That’s Good For Our Economy
The agency’s bold decision to cut its policy interest rate significantly affirms its commitment to keep the labor market strong.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Gen Z is willing to accept lower pay in exchange for better work-life balance
Gen Z’s need for “stability, sustainability and safety” in the workplace is due in part to the fact that it started working during the COVID-19 era6 hours ago -
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.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Political Cost to Kamala Harris of Not Answering Direct Questions
Questions can be crystallizing for candidates and voters, and some politicians have had their finest moments answering tough questions on their feet.9 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
MarketWatch - Business
Bank stocks join market rally. Analyst cites boost to lenders’ balance sheets.
Bank stocks moved up on Thursday as they added to gains from the previous session on the heels of the first interest-rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve since 2020.9 hours ago -
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.11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
First people are sentenced under Hong Kong's tough new security law
A Hong Kong court has sentenced the first two people under a tough new Hong Kong national security law, including a man who was given 14 months in prison for wearing a T-shirt with a protest slogan14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Take it from a former player: the NFL is brutal, violent and very tough to walk away from | RK Russell
Concern around Tua Tagovailoa’s health is understandable. But quitting football means athletes must confront life without a sport often crucial to their identity. Football is one of the most ...15 hours ago - NFL -
Financial Times - World
For the Fed, the destination matters much more than the pace
Investors have no choice but to guess at the neutral rate19 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 jobs20 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 point20 hours ago -
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 & ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - 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.Yesterday - 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.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be? Officials Need to Strike a Balance.
Policymakers are expected to lower rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday while releasing fresh economic forecasts.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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 ...Yesterday - 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.Yesterday -
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 -
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 -
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 ...2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how a Fed rate cut could impact your credit card balance
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
TikTok Faces Tough Questions From Federal Judges in Court Fight to Survive in U.S.
Facing a ban, the social media platform takes its case to court, but gets skeptical reception from the bench.2 days ago - Tiktok -
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 -
Inc. - Business
Staying Composed Under Pressure: How Leaders Set the Tone in Tough Situations
Pressure can reveal a lot about your leadership style.2 days ago -
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 -
The Hill - Politics
Report on forced labor, child labor raises tough questions in green energy transition
A new report from the Department of Labor raises tough questions about whether and to what extent forced labor and child labor are intertwined with climate-friendly technology. The department ...2 days ago