Fed’s 50 Basis Point
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ESPN - Sports
Ohtani's historic pursuit: Chasing 50/50
Ohtani is on track to become the first player in MLB history to accomplish 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases.14 minutes ago -
CNBC - Business
Bitcoin and crypto stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point
Cryptocurrencies rose during a broad market rally Thursday, one day after the Federal Reserve delivered a large interest rate cut.19 minutes ago - Crypto -
The Hill - Politics
Harris hits 50 percent favorability rating in poll
Vice President Harris's favorability numbers have increased since she became the Democratic presidential nominee, with half of Americans now viewing her favorably, according to a poll released ...1 hour ago - Kamala Harris -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Fed easing cycle begins as focus moves to protecting jobs
Also in today’s newsletter, Hizbollah reels after twin attacks, and JPMorgan appoints ‘wellbeing’ tsar6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
CNBC Daily Open: Markets need time to digest the 50-point cut
Fed Chair Jerome Powell spent a big portion of the post-meeting press conference massaging sentiment.9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I had 3 offers over 11 months’: With the Fed’s 50-basis-point cut, will I finally sell my house?
“It’s a momentous moment. Interest rates are finally declining.”9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
After Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut, where should I invest $50,000? I’m 38 — and have a high risk tolerance.
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its biggest cut to the benchmark rate in 16 years on Wednesday.9 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Fed cuts rates by half a point and signals era of easing has begun
US central bank’s decision marks milestone in two-year fight against inflation10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Fed slashes interest rates by a half point, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign in four years
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered the federal funds rate to a range between 4.75%-5%.15 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
What's the point of buying the latest smartphone?
It is the time of year when new handsets are unveiled, but they may offer only small improvements.16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed lowers rates by 0.50 percentage points, its first cut since 2020
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.18 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
The size of the Fed’s interest-rate cut doesn’t matter as much for your wallet as this other key decision
The Federal Reserve opted for a bold 50-basis-point cut Wednesday. It might only save you “a couple of bucks” — for now.19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
The Fed forecasts lowering rates by another half point before the year is out
The so-called dot plot indicated that 19 FOMC members see the benchmark fed funds rate at 4.4% by the end of this year.20 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 -
GameSpot - Tech
UFO 50 Review - Space Shuttle Discovery
Discovery in video games has changed over the last 40 years. While we are arguably in a golden age of creativity and innovation in the medium, it's a different type of creativity than when games ...21 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by 50 basis points—here's what will get cheaper
With inflation tamed, the Fed has lowered borrowing costs for credit cards, loans, auto financing and mortgages21 hours ago - 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 ...21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Harris tops Trump by 1 point in Wisconsin: Survey
Vice President Harris leads former President Trump by 1 percentage point in Wisconsin, according to a survey released by the AARP and conducted by the bipartisan polling team Fabrizio Ward and ...23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
ESPN - Sports
Ohtani hits 48th HR: 'No pressure' chasing 50/50
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani denied feeling any pressure to become baseball's first 50/50 player, but manager Dave Roberts said he has noticed the chase is having some effect on his approach at the ...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 New York Times - Business
Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut
The S&P 500 is hovering just below record territory, driven by a revived rally as bets have grown that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by half a percentage point.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS Sports - Sports
WATCH: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani goes second deck to move closer to first 50-50 season ever
After Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, Ohtani now has 48 home runs and 48 stolen basesYesterday -
CNBC - Business
These are the '50 best hotels' in the world for 2024
Capella Bangkok is 2024's 'best' hotel in the world, according to a new ranking by the 50 Best organization.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
$50 Billion in Aid to Ukraine Stalls Over Legal Questions
U.S. and European officials are struggling to honor their pledge to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
GameSpot - Tech
The Real Xbox Mini Fridge Is Over 50% Off At Walmart
Xbox Fridge - The Real Series X Mini Fridge $115 (was ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
The Fed should ignore Elizabeth Warren’s call to cut rates by 0.75 percentage points
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has managed to bring inflation back under control — after some early mistakes — by ignoring the easy-money caucus in Washington and Wall Street.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Former Dallas Fed President Kaplan advocates for a half-point interest rate cut
Making the bolder move of 50 basis points would better position policymakers heading into the latter part of the year, Kaplan told CNBC.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 - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Where the 2024 race stands 50 days from Election Day
Monday marks 50 days until Election Day 2024. Peggy Collins, Washington bureau chief for Bloomberg News, and Shelby Talcott, politics reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" to discuss the ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Former Matildas coach Tom Sermanni returns on interim basis as search for full-time boss goes on
Sermanni has been in charge of team during two previous spells Permanent replacement for Tony Gustavsson yet to be identified Tom Sermanni, the former Matildas coach, has been reinstated to the ...2 days ago