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How the Federal Reserve's rate policy affects mortgages

Quantitative tightening at the Federal Reserve may keep upward pressure on 30-year fixed mortgage rates for the foreseeable future.

CNBC - 1d

Will a Trump-backed U.S. bitcoin reserve power crypto’s next rally?

Dennis Porter is now seeing the culmination of years of hard work and his single-minded dedication to the idea that bitcoin can serve as a national strategic asset.

MarketWatch - 1d

Mortgage rates increase despite Fed's rate cut

The Federal Reserve announced its third interest rate cut of the year this week. But despite the good news for consumers, mortgage rates are still rising. Bankrate senior industry analyst Ted ...

CBS News - 2d

Donald Trump’s presidency looms over the Federal Reserve

Also in today’s newsletter, president-elect raises the odds of a government shutdown

Financial Times - 3d

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point. Here's what that means for you

The central bank has now shaved a full percentage off its benchmark rate since September. Here's what it means for your borrowing costs.

CNBC - 3d

Jerome Powell on U.S. economy after Federal Reserve interest rate cut decision

The Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell weighed in on the state of the U.S. economy after announcing another cut to the interest rate. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on what's ...

CBS News - 3d

What the Fed's December rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Today's Fed rate cut could have an impact on mortgage rates — but there are other factors at play, too.

CBS News - 3d

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate again

The Federal Reserve announced another interest rate cut, reducing its benchmark rate by .25 percentage points. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on the move.

CBS News - 3d

Federal Reserve decision coming on final interest rate cut for 2024

The Federal Reserve is set to announce a potential reduction to the interest rate, its final potential move in 2024. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on what's expected.

CBS News - 3d

The Federal Reserve Is Cutting Rates With Inflation Moving in the Wrong Direction

Inflation just hit a five-month high in November and asset prices are smashing records.

Inc. - 3d

Poland is selling its frozen butter reserves to curb soaring prices

Yahoo News - 3d

Federal Reserve set to announce last decision of the year on interest rates

The Federal Reserve will release its final decision of the year regarding interest rates later today. This will be the final interest rate decision before President-elect Trump takes office.

NBC News - 3d

Here's what to know as the Federal Reserve is expected to make another rate cut

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and the impact of the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of 2024, which happens Wednesday.

CBS News - 4d

Dolphins place WR Grant DuBose on season-ending injured reserve after blow to head sent him to hospital

DuBose left Sunday's game against the Texans on a stretcher with an oxygen tube in his nose after a violent helmet-to-helmet collision.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

How a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Would Work

The surge of enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies since Trump’s election may see the government take on a bitcoin stockpile.

Inc. - 4d

Ronaldo to run for Brazil federation presidency

Brazil legend Ronaldo announces he will run for the presidency of the country's football association and wants to "recover the prestige" of the national team.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

DOGE takes aim at federal workers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal employees fear push to shrink workforce President-elect Trump said he ...

The Hill - 5d

Spain federation elects Louzan as president

Rafael Louzan is the new president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after being elected on Monday.

ESPN - 5d

Federal workers brace for change amid DOGE rhetoric

President-elect Trump’s focus on the federal workforce has sparked alarm among employees as they take center stage in discussions about transforming government. "Department of Government ...

The Hill - 6d

Drone outrage grows as federal agencies keep mum

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Outrage over drones grows as federal agencies stay mum Officials ...

The Hill - Dec. 13

Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week. Here's what that means for you

The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.

CNBC - Dec. 13

Texas House introduces bill to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve

Legislation was introduced in the Texas House of Representatives on Thursday that would enable the state to build a strategic bitcoin reserve.

CNBC - Dec. 12

Supreme Court unveils pilot program for public to reserve courtroom seats

The Supreme Court on Thursday announced a pilot program that will allow members of the public to enter a lottery for reserved courtroom seats during oral arguments. The court has long provided ...

The Hill - Dec. 12

CPI shows uptick in inflation before final 2024 rate decision from Federal Reserve

New data from the Labor Department shows the consumer price index, a key inflation gauge, rose 0.3% in November. That will likely impact the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of 2024. ...

CBS News - Dec. 11

Infowars Sale to The Onion Rejected by Federal Bankruptcy Judge

The Onion’s bid for the conspiracy website was supported by the families of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting and a nonprofit focused on ending gun violence.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Cotton blocks federal shield law for journalists

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) blocked a federal shield law that would protect journalists from revealing their sources and material to the government. In the Senate on Tuesday, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

Federal judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons after a three-week hearing. The Federal Trade Commission sued over the $25 billion deal in February, ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

Mexico federal congressman shot dead in Veracruz state

Benito Aguas from president Claudia Sheinbaum’s Morena party is latest victim of spate of political violence. A Mexican federal congressman has been assassinated, in the latest killing in an ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Federal court blocks ACA coverage for Dreamers

A federal court in North Dakota has blocked Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage for immigrants that came into the U.S. illegally as children, also known as “Dreamers.” U.S. District Judge Daniel M. ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

China Forex Reserves Climbed in November

China’s foreign-exchange reserves unexpectedly edged up in November, despite a weaker Chinese yuan against the U.S. dollar amid tariff threats from the impending second Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

TikTok Ban or Sale Upheld by Federal Appeals Court

The D.C. Circuit denied TikTok’s petition to overturn the ruling that requires it to break with parent company ByteDance or be banned.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Federal appeals court upholds TikTok ban

A panel of federal judges voted unanimously to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the United States if the app's Chinese parent company does not sell to an American owner. NBC News' Savannah ...

NBC News - Dec. 6

Investors up bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cut after US jobs data – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as American private sector adds 227,000 jobs in November. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson on injured reserve, sign Cade York to practice squad

Cincinnati has a shake-up at kicker

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Shamed into silence online: the sexualised, personal hate reserved for Somali women | Sahra Ahmed Koshin

Somali women who speak out on social media can expect fake nude images and degrading abuse. But some are fighting back. Social media has given Somali women the space to be free, to organise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4