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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Noting Lack of Progress on Inflation
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a sixth straight meeting and suggested that rates would stay high for longer.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
What to Watch for at Today’s Fed Meeting on Interest Rates
Policymakers are expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged, but investors are bracing for signals that rates will stay higher for longer.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Metals Fall Ahead of Fed Policy Decision
Metal prices traded lower, with gold falling back below $2,300, as traders further temper expectations on the timing of U.S. interest-rate cuts this year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
SPDR Gold Rises Following Fed Decision
Gold futures were up 0.8% in late trading, after settling up 0.4% — the fourth time out of the past five sessions they’ve risen.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Treasury Yields Fall Slightly After Fed Decision
The U.S. central bank confirmed expectations by holding interest rates unchanged.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Indika Review - The Devil Makes Three
Indika is a hard game to define. It looks like a horror game, but it's not scary--at least not in the conventional sense. It plays like a third-person puzzle game, but most of the puzzles don't require much thought. What Indika definitely is, ...GameSpot - Tech -
Germany’s military support of Israel is being challenged, despite the I.C.J.’s decision.
A lawsuit was also filed in a Berlin court, which said it expects the government not to license more arms exports until it issues a ruling.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels in at least a week after Fed’s Powell sees unlikely chance of a rate hike
Yields on U.S. government debt finished at their lowest levels in a week or more on Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered comments seen as more dovish comments than what was implied by the central bank’s own policy statement.MarketWatch - Business -
The Fed rate decision meeting is today. Here are the odds of a cut.
Inflation-weary consumers have also been slammed by high borrowing costs. Here's what economists expect the Fed to announce.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Stocks Turn Higher After Powell Comments
Stocks were turning higher following the Federal Reserve’s widely expected decision to keep rates steady.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What to expect from Federal Reserve's third interest rate decision of 2024
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its third interest rate decision of 2024 on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios, discusses what to expect.CBS News - Top stories -
England move one of best decisions of my life - Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino says moving to England was "one of the best decisions in my life" as he prepares for his 400th game in English football.BBC News - Top stories -
Bitcoin extends its slide to start May, falling to $57,000 as Fed leaves rates unchanged
Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in over two months to kick off May, as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
College decision day passes many students by as financial aid delays linger
Held-up financial aid packages are finally rolling in after FAFSA issues pushed the typical May 1 enrollment deadline deep into June at some schools.NBC News - Top stories -
Breaking down the Fed decision to keep interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it is keeping interest rates steady. The move comes as the central bank continues to deal with inflation. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
3 savings moves to make with inflation still rising
Inflation is on the rise, but that may be good news for savers. Here are three savvy savings moves to make now.CBS News - Top stories -
The Shark Detect Pro makes vacuuming less of a chore
The Shark Detect Pro is the best vacuum I’ve ever used. The ease of use and self-emptying capabilities made me fall in love with this once dreaded chore.NBC News - Top stories -
Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse?
Economists are divided over whether the growing amount of federal borrowing is fueling demand and driving up prices.The New York Times - Business -
Women on Bumble No Longer Have to Make the First Move
As dissatisfaction with online dating grows, the app that put women in control is shifting course.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Can a Warning Label Make Us Eat Healthier?
The FDA is considering making food manufacturers put labels on the front of packages to improve American diets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scientists working to make white bread just as healthy as wholemeal
The research aimed at lovers of white bread has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food.BBC News - Top stories -
Swim Dem Crew is making a bigger splash
Inside the club on a global mission to get people in the poolFinancial Times - Business -
What Makes a Society More Resilient? Frequent Hardship.
Comparing 30,000 years of human history, researchers found that surviving famine, war or climate change helps groups recover more quickly from future shocks.The New York Times - Science -
3 smart gold investing moves to make for May
Are you ready to invest in gold? Here are three smart gold investing moves to make this May.CBS News - Top stories -
What Makes a Society More Resilient? Frequent Hardship.
Comparing 30,000 years of human history, researchers found that surviving famine, war or climate change helps groups recover more quickly from future shocks.The New York Times - Top stories -
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Bass
Writers, scholars, radio hosts and musicians, including the bassist Ron Carter, share songs that shine a light on an instrument that lays the foundation of jazz.The New York Times - Top stories -
Boebert: 'It makes no difference to me' if Jeffries or Johnson is Speaker
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) said Tuesday there is “no difference” to her whether Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) keeps his job or Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) becomes Speaker. “We are passing the democratic agenda each and every day that we're ...The Hill - Politics -
Auston Matthews illness update: Maple Leafs star will be game-time decision for Game 5 vs. Bruins
The Bruins have Toronto on the brink of elimination and Matthews has been dealing with an illness.CBS Sports - Sports -
Knicks, Tom Thibodeau burned by late-game execution in worst way as Tyrese Maxey keeps 76ers alive
Maxey's game-tying 3-pointer in Game 5 could have been prevented by foulingCBS Sports - Sports -
U.S. crude oil falls to $79 a barrel, seven-week low as stockpiles surge on lackluster demand
A raft of data has demonstrated that inflation is proving stubborn, consumer confidence is falling and the U.S. economy is growing more slowly than expected.CNBC - Business -
Americans widely opposed to decision overturning Roe nearly 2 years later: Poll
Americans still widely oppose the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which ruled women do not have a federal right to an abortion, according to a poll released Wednesday. In the CNN poll, conducted April 18-23, 65 percent of ...The Hill - Politics -
Stocks pop after Fed decision, oil plunges, earnings mixed — what to watch in the market
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidy
Millions of families will face bigger internet bills starting in May because a federal broadband subsidy program is set to expireABC News - Tech -
Bumble Tells Women They No Longer Have to Make the First Move
As dissatisfaction with online dating grows, the app that put women in control is shifting course.The New York Times - Tech -
Eagles waive 4 players to make room for upcoming undrafted class
The Eagles on Monday waived four players to make room for incoming rookies.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Could the Chiefs be leaving Arrowhead Stadium? Kansas making pitch for franchise to cross state line
The Chiefs have an option to leave Missouri for KansasCBS Sports - Sports -
McDonald's Seeks to Make Menu More Affordable for Inflation-Weary Consumers
The burger chain reported slower-than-expected same-store sales growth for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Vini raves about Kroos pass: 'Makes things easy'
Vinicius Junior said Toni Kroos "makes things easy" after the veteran midfielder provided the pass for the first of the Brazilian's two goals in Real Madrid's 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday.ESPN - Sports -
Brown University Students and Officials Make Deal to Dismantle Encampment
Brown students took down their tents on campus after the university in Rhode Island agreed to discuss their demands for divestment from support for the Israeli military.The New York Times - Top stories -
She Was Convicted of Making a Bank Her Personal ATM---and Sentenced to Death
The case became one of the most high profile in a relentless anticorruption campaign in Vietnam dubbed the “Blazing Furnace.”The Wall Street Journal - World