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Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds
Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut
Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policyBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
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 - November 7 -
Fed cuts rates by quarter point: What it means for your money
The Federal Reserve announced it will lower interest rates by a quarter point. It’s a decision that impacts everything from home loans to credit cards. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116
Anthony Davis scored 35 points, Austin Reaves added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night for their first 2-0 start since 2010-11Sports - ABC News - October 26 -
Lions score 35 points in 1st half vs. Titans despite 28 yards passing from Jared Goff
The Lions have 35 points at halftime versus the Titans, despite MVP candidate Jared Goff throwing for only 28 yards.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27 -
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday nightSports - ABC News - October 30 -
Lane Johnson on Eagles nearly blowing second-half lead: 'It should have been a 40-point game'
Johnson says lack of focus was why Eagles nearly blew a 22-point second half leadSports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point first-half lead, holds on to beat No. 9 North Carolina 92-89
Hunter Dickinson had 20 points and 10 rebounds for No. 1 Kansas, which blew a 20-point first-half lead against No. 9 North Carolina before holding on for a 92-89 victory when the Tar Heels’ Elliot ...Sports - ABC News - November 8 -
Tatum scores 36 points, the Celtics pour it on in 2nd half to beat the Nets 139-114
Jayson Tatum had 36 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 139-114 on Wednesday nightSports - ABC News - November 13 -
Sharp fall in Eurozone activity raises odds of half-point ECB rate cut
Purchasing managers’ index hits 10-month low, boosting case for bigger reduction in borrowing costs to lift economyWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Fed goes quiet ahead of its Nov. 7 meeting, with quarter-point cut seen as likely
The central bank isn’t likely to change its mind, even with two key data points and presidential election coming before their meeting, economists saidBusiness - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want
Next Thursday, economists expect broad agreement among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues on a decision to reduce the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of ...Business - MarketWatch - 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 - November 7 -
Trump chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff
President-elect chooses his 2024 campaign manager in first appointment to major role in administrationWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to AlbaniaWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
The Fed talks about not talking about Trump
Jay Powell sets some limitsWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Over 60 held as violence breaks out against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam
Clashes take place after Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel AvivWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise
Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling partyWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
How will the Fed handle Trump?
Federal Reserve chair cannot easily prepare for president-elect’s second term but might benefit from being less aggressiveBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Half of Americans see Donald Trump as a fascist: POLL
Half the country sees Donald Trump as a fascist in a new ABC News/Ipsos poll, amplifying concerns recently raised by Kamala Harris and past Trump administration members.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
Teen death crash driver was drink-driving - inquest
Jesse Owen, Callum Griffiths and Morgan Smith died at the scene of the collision.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Half in new survey view Trump as fascist
Nearly half of Americans say they view former President Trump as a fascist, according to a recent survey. The ABC News/Ipsos poll, released Friday, defined a fascist as "a political extremist who ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Banchero scores 50, with 37 in 'magical first half'
Paolo Banchero recorded the first 50-point game of the young NBA season Monday night against the Pacers -- and tied a Magic franchise record by scoring 37 in the first half.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial
A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable".Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Fantasy Football Week 9 Rankings (Half-PPR)
The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 9 of the 2024 season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29 -
Fantasy Football Week 10 Rankings (Half-PPR)
The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 10 of the 2024 season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
Fantasy Football Week 11 Rankings (Half-PPR)
The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 11 of the 2024 season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12 -
Dodgers' Graterol (shoulder) to sit first half of '25
Dodgers right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol will miss the first half of next season after having surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
Half of male victims 'do not report domestic abuse'
A new report says there is a pressing need to provide support to victims who do come forward.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Fantasy Football Week 12 Rankings (Half-PPR)
The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 12 of the 2024 season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Feds approve NYC congestion pricing
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden OKs $9 NYC traffic toll Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Rory McIlroy sees glass half-full with 4 wins. The US Open makes it feel half-empty: Analysis
Rory McIlroy looks back on a great year with four wins and a sixth title as Europe's bestSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
What is the point of polling?
Voters want precision — unfortunately, political surveys can’t deliver itBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
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 - November 6