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The Fed’s Job Is About to Get a Lot Harder

Jerome Powell sees an uncertain path as Trump enters the White House and inflation wavers.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

The government is getting fed up with ransomware payments fueling endless cycle of cyberattacks

As ransomware cyberattacks escalate, government officials say companies are making bad decisions on the 'pay or not pay' dilemma, especially cyber insurers.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Top Wall Street execs are getting skeptical on the Fed's easing path

Speaking at the Saudi Arabia's showcase economic conference, the Future Investment Initiative, last week, they see more inflation on the horizon for the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 4

The Fed just cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper

With interest rates declining, borrowing costs for credit cards, personal loans, and auto financing should get a bit cheaper, saving a few bucks on most loans.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Blinken heads to Middle East in wake of Sinwar's killing

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is going to the Middle East in the wake of the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. “On my way to Israel and other stops in the Middle East for intensive ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Blackhawks' Loss to Sharks Needs to Be Wake-Up Call

The losses for the Blackhawks are piling up and losing to the Sharks has to flip a switch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

The books to read now Trump has won

A selection of the best titles to shed light on America’s decision to return the former president to power

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

America’s wake-up call: Who was asleep at the helm?

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election marks a profound shift in American politics, with the American people rejecting the status quo and the Democratic Party's inability to connect with the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

How will the Fed handle Trump?

Federal Reserve chair cannot easily prepare for president-elect’s second term but might benefit from being less aggressive

Business - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Liam Payne's family releases statement in wake of his death in Argentina

Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.

Entertainment - CBS News - October 17

Harvard donations drop sharply in wake of criticism over Israel protests

Donors and alumni cut gifts to west’s wealthiest university by 14% to below $1bn with endowment fund taking brunt of hit

World - Financial Times - October 17

Kentucky man declared brain dead wakes up during organ harvesting

Case of Anthony Thomas ‘TJ’ Hoover II is under investigation by state and federal government officials. A man who had gone into cardiac arrest and been declared brain dead woke up as surgeons in ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Iceland Hotels Offer a Northern Lights Wake-Up Service

Some hotels in Iceland offer an aurora alert service. When the northern lights appear in the night sky, they’ll call your room to wake you so you don’t miss a once-in-a-lifetime viewing experience.

Tech - Wired - October 22

21 Minutes Of 4K Alan Wake 2 The Lake House DLC Gameplay

Check out the opening moments of Alan Wake 2's The Lake House DLC, captured in 4K on PC.

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Alan Wake 2 DLC Has A Teaser For Control 2

Remedy Entertainment hasn't made a secret of the fact that the worlds of Alan Wake and Control are part of a shared universe . Now, the Remedy Connected Universe is coming even deeper into ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Alan Wake 2: Lake House DLC - Control 2 Teaser

Alan Wake 2's Lake House DLC includes a scene that teases the future of the Federal Bureau of Control and the Oldest House in Control 2, and gives the sense that the whole city of New York might be ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Ohio abortion ban ruled unconstitutional in wake of voter-OK'd referendum

The most far-reaching of Ohio's laws restricting abortion was struck down by a county judge who said last year's voter-approved amendment enshrining reproductive rights renders the law ...

Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Star Explains Why Remedy Is Special

The final expansion of Alan Wake 2, The Lake House, is out now, closing a chapter for Remedy that was 13 years in the making. In The Lake House, players assume the role of Agent Kiran Estevez as ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Franklin Templeton hit by further outflows in wake of Western probe

US asset manager says group revenue and income will be weighed down by troubles at unit

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Trump civil cases could trudge on in wake of presidential victory

President-elect Trump’s criminal prosecutions are expected to flatline as he returns to the White House, but a murky path forward remains for the sprawling civil lawsuits against him. Between ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Tesla surpasses $1 trillion in valuation in the wake of Trump's victory

Tesla returned to the $1 trillion club Friday, after its stock surged in the days following Donald Trump's presidential election victory.

The Observer view on US election: lessons for the left in wake of damning defeat

Donald Trump’s overwhelming mandate is a wake-up call for progressive parties who have lost touch with voters’ concerns. Donald Trump’s unexpectedly clearcut victory in last week’s US presidential ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Is the Latino vote the GOP’s new powerhouse? A wake-up call for Democrats

The Latino electorate is not monolithic and can be influenced by various factors such as cultural background, and regional differences, and there is a possibility that Latino voters may be leaning ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Airbus defence chief says Trump election a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe

Michael Schoellhorn warns region risks falling victim to US-China power play unless it takes unified approach

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

NY Fed: ‘Reserves remain abundant’

Cute new measure of the reserve regime just dropped

World - Financial Times - October 21

Philadelphia Fed’s factory gauge jumps in October

Index rises to 10.3, second straight monthly gain

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Feds charge fan with arson for flares in Orlando

A man has been charged with "arson of a building that led to personal injuries" after releasing two flares into the stands at an Orlando City match at Inter&Co stadium in Orlando, Florida, federal ...

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star

US central bank risks reviving inflation if it keeps lowering the federal funds rate in pursuit of a nirvana state

World - Financial Times - October 23

Fed Beige Book continues to point to sluggish economy

Nine out of 12 districts report flat or declining activity.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows

Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Trump Is Inheriting Booming Markets and a Decisive Fed

Stocks and bitcoin are smashing records while the labor market deteriorates, U.S. debt balloons, and housing affordability worsens.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Trump is not expected to try to fire Fed Chair Powell

Federal Reserve watchers don’t think that President-elect Donald Trump will seek to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell from his post before the central bank chief’s term ends in mid-2026.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.