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MarketWatch - Business
This part of the Treasury market may move the most on a Fed interest-rate cut
Wednesday’s interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve is shaping up to become one of the most exciting announcements by the central bank in a long time, with the potential to reshape what’s ...9 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
The Fed goes big — a nice jumpstart to lowering mortgage rates and boosting housing plays
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.11 hours ago - Mortgage -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Jill Biden to host White House event marking 'The West Wing' 25th anniversary
First Lady Jill Biden plans to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the television show "The West Wing" at The White House on Friday evening. The White House said the event will "celebrate the role of ...14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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 economy16 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Global alliance buys half a million mpox vaccines for Africa
Gavi uses newly established First Response Fund to secure doses, but 10 million are needed to meet demand on the continent. A batch of 500,000 mpox vaccines has been bought by the vaccine alliance ...17 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
It is time for a reckoning in the west over Hungary, says US ambassador
Allies must face reality of divergence under Orbán and country’s ‘doublespeak’, says David Pressman. The US ambassador in Budapest has said Hungary’s democracy problems and foreign policy ...17 hours ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?17 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Transfer Talk: Man United, West Ham eye Bayern's Goretzka
Reports suggest that both Manchester United and West Ham United are looking to sign Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka. Transfer Talk has the latest.18 hours ago - Premier League -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.18 hours ago -
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The Guardian - World
Who keeps Europe's wealthy west going? Underpaid, invisible migrants from its east – and I went undercover to find them | Saša Uhlová
I took on three of the jobs shunned by western workers. Our mini-series reveals the hidden lives of those with no choice. Undercover as a farm worker in Germany: ‘My hands are numb. No one knows ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Sports
A Small-Market Team Is Setting an Example for M.L.B.
The Royals are on the brink of the postseason because they wanted to get better quickly. It’s refreshing, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Cookathons, speechathons and skipathons: the rapid rise of obscure world record attempts in west Africa
Guinness World Record attempts have risen sharply in the last year and a half – but controversy has followed . In 2008, two years after Ebenezer Smith graduated from high school with no means to go ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
Mobilisation of violent settlers has intensified Palestinians’ fears of attacks and displacementYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
How extremist settlers in the West Bank became the law
Mobilisation of violent settlers has intensified Palestinians’ fears of attacks and displacementYesterday -
ABC News - Health
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systemsYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Healthy Returns: How competitive can Roche be in the weight loss drug market?
Roche presented early-stage data on its obesity injection and pill at EASD. Meanwhile, Oura enters into metabolic health market with acquisition of Veri.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
SEC says FTX auditor did not understand the crypto market
Regulator’s case against Prager Metis details alleged failures in examining the exchange before its collapseYesterday - Crypto -
The Hill - Politics
The West must stand with Georgia in the fight for democracy
To guarantee a brighter European future for the people of Georgia, it is vital for the international community to help guarantee truly free and fair electionsYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Market speculation about the next Fed rate cut masks deeper issues
Even so, perma-critics of the US central bank are cracking their knuckles in anticipationYesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Slowing housing market is hurting this plumbing and HVAC distributor’s sales
Ferguson Enterprises’ stock was headed for a fall Tuesday, after the plumbing, HVAC and appliance products distributor missed quarterly revenue expectations, citing “muted” residential end markets ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Whitney Houston epic 1994 South Africa performance to hit theaters as concert film
Whitney Houston’s epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela’s landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fallYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Despite recent volatility, there are 5 reasons to be optimistic on markets, says Deutsche Bank
A traditionally better fourth quarter and Fed rate cuts should support the stock market rally says DeutscheYesterday -
ABC News - World
Fortified bouillon cubes are seen as a way to curb malnutrition in Africa as climate worsens hunger
In Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, many households have limited access to nutrient-rich foods due to rising costs and the impact of climate change on agriculture and food systemsYesterday - Climate -
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The Guardian - World
West Papua rebels propose terms for release of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens
Announcement comes hours after rebels said the Indonesian army had bombed its headquarters where Mehrtens is being kept. Rebels in Indonesia’s West Papua region have proposed terms for the release ...Yesterday - New Zealand -
Financial Times - Business
London’s ailing junior stock market cannot withstand a tax raid
Abolition of Aim would make it harder to stimulate investor interest in smaller companiesYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Fund managers bemoan lack of choice in UK stock market
Rise in foreign takeovers and shortage of IPOs reduce pool that investors can select from2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Time to retire the emerging markets brand
Innovations around EM indices are required with more thematic benchmarks2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
R. Peter Munves, Master Marketer of Classical Music, Dies at 97
As an executive at Columbia and RCA Records, he popularized the classics for mass audiences by applying the same techniques used to sell pop music.2 days ago