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BBC News - Top stories
Interest rates held at 5% but set to fall gradually, says Bank
Economists are betting on rates being held in September with a cut to come in November instead.5 minutes ago -
Financial Times - Business
Bank of England holds rates at 5%
MPC indicates it may lower borrowing costs again as soon as November1 hour ago -
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’ tsar4 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Falcons' London laments gun celebration after TD
Falcons receiver Drake London said Wednesday that he's "not too happy" with his touchdown celebration in Atlanta's win over the Eagles on Monday night when he pretended to shoot a gun into the air ...8 hours ago - NFL -
Financial Times - World
Why the Fed opted for the big rate cut
As US inflation eases, the central bank is now focused on its other mission: protecting jobs10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
The Fed’s first rate cut in 4 years
The US central bank trims interest rates by half a percentage point10 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Major US labour union declines to endorse either Harris or Trump
The decision is a blow to the Harris campaign's efforts to woo working-class voters in swing states.14 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Teamsters union declines to endorse Harris or Trump for president
Neither candidate is committed to putting workers before big business, says powerful union15 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Rate Cut Could Bring Relief to Borrowers
The interest rate reduction could mean lower monthly payments or refinancing higher-interest debt for borrowers.16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Fed goes bold with rate cut
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter, where we have the latest on the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and the Teamsters' endorsement news. {beacon} Business & Economy Business & ...16 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”16 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Elon Musk's X 'declined to send an appropriate witness' to Senate hearing on election threats, Warner's office says
A representative for Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said X "declined to send an appropriate witness" to an election security hearing.16 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Teamsters union declines to endorse in presidential election, breaking decades of precedent
The decision comes just two days after the union's leaders met with Vice President Kamala Harris and months after they met with former President Donald Trump.17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates ...17 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Advantages of Buying a Business During High Interest Rates
Contrary to common wisdom, investors can succeed in this economic environment.18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Teamsters decline to endorse election candidate – but claim majority backs Trump
Decision to not make endorsement for first time in nearly three decades comes in wake of scrutiny of its president. The Teamsters International, a powerful US transportation workers union that ...18 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
Central Banks Around the World Are Cutting Rates
Inflation has fallen in most developed nations, and central bank officials are now trying to steer their economies toward a so-called soft landing.18 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Federal reserve cuts interest rates by 0.5%
The Federal Reserve announced it's cutting interest rates for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The rates will be reduced by half a percentage point in effort to cushion ...19 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 ...20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Interest rates expected cut from Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce the first interest rate cut since 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what economists predict may occur during today's ...20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Cancer deaths have declined 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.23 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economyYesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
An Interest Rate Cut
We explore the politics of today’s Fed announcement.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
Yale, Princeton, Duke Are Questioned Over Decline in Asian Students
The legal group that won a Supreme Court case that ended race-based college admissions suggested it might sue schools where the percentage of Asian students fell.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
GLAAD finds overall decline in LGBTQ representation in major studio films
GLAAD, the LGBTQ media advocacy organization, has released its 12th annual Studio Responsibility Index tracking films released during 2023.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
How far will mortgage interest rates drop this week?
The Fed is set to issue its first rate cut since 2020 this week. Here's how far mortgage interest rates could then drop.Yesterday - Mortgage -
The Guardian - World
Trump launches new cryptocurrency venture but declines to share details
Ex-president announces World Liberty Financial and publicly addresses second apparent assassination attempt. Donald Trump launched his family’s cryptocurrency venture, World Liberty Financial, on ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown2 days ago -
The New York Times - Science
Mapping the Decline of Eelgrass in Maine
Researchers are studying the role of eelgrass beds for carbon capture and the health of the habitat for a variety of species.2 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Why Company Growth Rate Equals Career Opportunity Rate
Your company's growth rate is a valuable talent retention tool.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Stark before and after photographs reveal sharp decline of Norway’s seabirds
When Rob Barrett set out to survey one of the country’s largest colonies in the 1970s there were too many birds to count. Now, his pictures and archive images show a species decline echoed around ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds
An organization promoting democracy says last year had the worst decline in credible elections and parliamentary oversight in almost a half-century2 days ago