Korea Lowers Interest

South Korea lowers interest rates over Trump fears

Rare back-to-back cut reflects concern over impact of incoming US president’s policies

Business - Financial Times - 5 hours ago

The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.

Trump has promised lower interest rates. That will be largely out of his control.

While Trump has sought to pressure the Fed to cut rates, consumer rates on mortgages and other loans are determined by a range of factors largely outside of the president’s control.

Politics - NBC News - November 11

Powell says Fed in no ‘hurry’ to lower interest rates further

Central bank chair warns path to a reduction in inflation will be ‘bumpy’

Business - Financial Times - November 14

US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms

Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut

The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Economy gets boost after election on hopes of lower interest rates and pro-business Trump presidency, survey finds

The economy sped up in November and kept the U.S. on track for another strong quarter of growth, fueled by optimism about falling interest rates and the prospect of a pro-business Trump ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Lower Interest Rates and Less Regulation Could Spur M&A Revival Under Trump

Moves by the Fed and a broad push for deregulation could create a climate for a merger boom.

Business - Inc. - 21 hours ago

Interest spikes in the feminist fringe '4B' movement after Trump's win

The election of President-Elect Donald Trump has triggered a surge of social media posts and internet search interest in South Korea’s fringe feminist “4B movement."

MLB rumors: Twins intend to keep core in place, Braves interested in Dodgers mainstay Walker Buehler

Here are your hot stove rumors for Friday, Nov. 15

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy

South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated

World - ABC News - 5 hours ago

North Korea Blasts Unbearable Sounds To South Korea

Relations between the neighbors have sunk to the lowest level in years. Now, Pyongyang is blaring eerie sounds across the border that villagers say is making their lives hell.

World - The New York Times - November 17

South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops

Top South Korean and European Union officials have strongly condemned North Korea’s reported troop dispatch to Russia

World - ABC News - November 4

North Korea test-launches ballistic missiles, Japan and South Korea say

North Korea on Tuesday test-launched several short-range ballistic missiles, neighboring South Korea and Japan said.

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korea has recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine

World - ABC News - November 20

Why North Korea Is Building Drones

Analysts say the low-cost weapons are attractive to Mr. Kim, who is intent on modernizing North Korea’s military.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

Moncler Revenue Falls on Lower Demand in Asia, Europe

The Italian fashion group said the results were hit by lower consumer confidence in several markets, as the luxury industry continues to grapple with a period of volatility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Sugar Rationing Lowered Diabetes and Hypertension in British Children

British data shows that children conceived and born during a period of sugar rationing were less likely to develop diabetes or high blood pressure later in life.

Health - The New York Times - October 31

Expert tips on lowering election-related stress

Between assassination attempts, a last-minute candidate switch and ongoing personal attacks, the nail-biter 2024 election has some Americans stressed out. In fact, the American Psychological ...

Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve announced it is lowering the interest rate by a quarter point. NBC News’ Christine Romans explains what this means for the progress of inflation.

Rubio and Waltz lower anxiety among Trump critics

President-elect Trump’s expected decision to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as his secretary of State and Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) as his national security adviser is offering some reassurance ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

New York to implement congestion pricing at lower rate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) will revive plans for the nation’s first traffic congestion pricing plan in New York City at a reduced rate after delaying the controversial plan earlier this year. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

JD Sports Expects Profit at Lower End of Guidance

The sneaker and fashion retailer trimmed its outlook after alerting of trading volatility due to higher promotional activity and mild weather in key markets.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 21

Thousands demand lower rents at Barcelona demo

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

NFL storylines to follow before the playoffs: Coaching changes, the Chargers and more

As the regular season crosses the midway point, here's what's most interesting the rest of the way — and also some things you can just ignore, like the Cowboys.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet

The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.

North Korea conducts longest-ever ICBM test

Launch comes after US and South Korean defence chiefs condemn Pyongyang’s troop deployment to Russia

Business - Financial Times - October 31

North Korea tests longest and farthest missile yet

North Korea warned its enemies with its highest and longest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile ever. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the nation also sent 10,000 troops to Russia, ...

North Korea releases video claiming to be of ICBM test

North Korea has released a video they say shows the test of their newest intercontinental missile with range to strike the mainland United States. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more ...