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Fed buoys dollar and rattles equity markets
US currency hits two-year high on hawkish forecasts from central bankFinancial Times - 55m -
How the Fed's rate cuts will affect Americans directly?
The Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday, cutting its benchmark rate by a quarter point. Interest rates have now been slashed by a full ...CBS News - 7h -
Wall Street falls sharply as Fed indicates fewer rate cuts in 2025 to fight inflation
Central bank lowers benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter of a percentage point to between 4.25% to 4.5%. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday, but suggested it would make ...The Guardian - 9h -
Bracing for a Fed Pullback on Interest Rates
Wall Street sees the central bank cutting interest rates on Wednesday. But growing worries about inflation are adding to investor uncertainty about its policy agenda for 2025.The New York Times - 16h -
Jerome Powell and the Fed Head for Another Collision with Trump
Rates may not come down as much or as quickly as had been expected, just as Trump — a self-declared “low-rate guy” — returns to the White House.The New York Times - 2d -
Fed buoys dollar and rattles equity markets
US currency hits two-year high on hawkish forecasts from central bankFinancial Times - 55m -
The Fed Cut Rates and Signaled a Long Fight Against Inflation
Also, California declared an emergency over bird flu. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 8h -
Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.ABC News - 9h -
Stocks plunge following Fed inflation projections
Major stock indices plunged Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 than previously forecast, renewing concerns about how fast inflation would fall.NBC News - 9h -
Fed cuts interest rate for third consecutive time
The Federal Reserve has announced a quarter-point cut to its key interest rate for a third consecutive time in 2024. NBC News' Brian Cheung has details on the decision and what it could indicate ...NBC News - 12h -
New arrest warrant amplifies Florida's fight with feds over second Trump assassination attempt
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Wednesday announced the state has obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, who is already being held in federal custody on ...NBC News - 13h -
The Fed was more lucky than right in the fight against inflation — and still getting it wrong, these researchers say.
How successful was the Fed in fighting inflation in the first place? As little as 20% of the fall in inflation was due to the central bank’s rate hikes, researchers say.MarketWatch - 19h -
Mortgage rates inch up ahead of Fed meeting
Mortgage applications fell 0.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.MarketWatch - 19h -
Feds are moving to improve airline travel for people with disabilities
New rule is department's latest effort to improve commercial air travel for passengers with disabilities. Here's what's in it.CBS News - 2d -
Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
The fight to preserve the world's glaciers
Glaciers around the world are melting due to climate change. In response, the United Nations has declared 2025 the year of glacier preservation. In the Canadian Rockies, glaciers power a uniquely ...CBS News - 4d -
Treasury yields end at 2- to 3-week highs as Fed struggles with last mile of inflation fight
Yields on U.S. government debt finished higher for a fifth straight session on Friday, as traders grappled with data this week that showed the Federal Reserve is struggling with the final stretch ...MarketWatch - 5d -
The Fed Is Stuck Fighting the Last War
Mired in a battle to contain surging prices, the central bank also needs to be nimble enough for the economic downturns to come, our columnist says.The New York Times - 5d -
Raskin: Democrats in 'fight of our lives'
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said late Wednesday that Democrats are in “the fight of our lives” following President-elect Trump's victory in the 2024 election. “We're not gonna change our values,” ...The Hill - 6d -
Inflation Ticks Up, but Details Are Encouraging for the Fed
Inflation sped up last month, but the details suggested cooling ahead. Next week, the Fed will make its final rate decision for 2024.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Where Was 'The Code' In The Frederic-Gustafsson Fight?
Tough guys are supposed to live by 'The Code,' whatever the heck that is. So Ken Campbell asks why Trent Frederic fought with a non-fighter he outweighed by 24 pounds.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Suspect in C.E.O. Killing Fights Extradition
Also, a wildfire roared into Malibu. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Hegseth: Trump told me 'to keep on fighting'
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice for the top post at the Pentagon, said Trump encouraged him to "keep on fighting," despite a slew of negative headlines leaving his nomination in ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Lawmakers face divisive fights on $884B defense bill
Congressional negotiators are facing roadblocks over divisive, culture war amendments on a 1,800-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that addresses core U.S. priorities on national ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East
In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
JD Vance backs Trump on Syria: 'This is not our fight'
Vice President-elect JD Vance backed President-elect Trump’s position on Syria, whose government collapsed as rebels marched into the capital city of Damascus early Sunday morning. “As President ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
If McGregor fights it will be sometime next year - White
UFC president Dana White says if Conor McGregor fights again in the promotion it "will be sometime next year".Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Trump on Syria conflict: ‘This is not our fight’
President-elect Trump heavily criticized Syrian rebels for their move to overtake the city of Damascus on Saturday, but emphasized that this was not America’s fight. “Russia, because they are so ...The Hill - Dec. 7 -
Danish clubs fined after fans' snowball fight
Danish clubs FC Nordsjælland and AGF have been fined after a snowball fight broke out between fans in their recent league match.ESPN - Dec. 7 -
Tyson sued for nixing promotion deal to fight Paul
Mike Tyson is being sued in a London court for nearly $1.59 million for allegedly breaking a deal to promote a gambling company in order to fight social media influencer-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
This Startup Has an AI-Powered Solution to Fight Wildfires
FireDome emerged from stealth Tuesday to combat wildfires with technology that is designed after a missile defense system.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
Hegseth Is Fighting to Keep His Nomination Alive
Also, the police are chasing several leads in New York manhunt. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Ranking the best five fights this weekend
Nick Parkinson ranks the best fights happening this weekend and shares his thoughts on each must-see matchup.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
How the USWNT beat the Dutch in the fight for Lily Yohannes
Born in Virginia but living in Amsterdam, 17-year-old midfielder Lily Yohannes faced an identity crisis: Should she play for the Dutch or the U.S.?ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Pete Hegseth vows to fight on as Trump considers replacements
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill again Wednesday trying to wrangle support for his confirmation. As Hegseth vows ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Will Hegseth stay in fight for secretary of defense confirmation?
Pete Hegseth is saying President-elect Donald Trump told him to fight out the swirling backlash he is receiving over allegations of his misconduct. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
House Democrats fighting for younger members in top posts
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland is challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York to be the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. Is this race the beginning of a new generation of Democratic ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
'Extraordinary' - the case for Aspinall to fight Jones in numbers
A statistical look at why Britain's Tom Aspinall deserves a UFC undisputed heavyweight title showdown with Jon Jones.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Renewed fighting threatens fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
Despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the back-and-forth violence doesn't appear to be going away. Both sides say the other is violating the deal. Matthew Levitt, a Middle ...CBS News - Dec. 2
