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Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates this week despite growing concern about the state of the U.S. economy and the impact of President Trump’s trade agenda. Markets are expecting ...The Hill - 1d -
IRS to pause modernization efforts under Trump
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is pausing the operational overhaul it started during the Biden administration and is set to make changes to its workforce, senior Treasury Department officials ...The Hill - 4d -
USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a move that comes after President Trump and the state’s governor got ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
3 tips for getting the best HELOC rate this March
HELOC interest rates are on a steep decline. Here are three ways to get a great rate right now.CBS News - 5d -
Judge denies Pulitzer board’s request to pause Trump lawsuit during presidency
A Florida judge Monday denied the Pulitzer Prize Board’s request to pause President Trump’s defamation lawsuit while he is in the White House, an argument Trump’s lawyers themselves have made in ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River
Break in talks comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty. The United States has paused negotiations with Canada on a key water-sharing treaty as Donald Trump ...The Guardian - 6d -
What are today's CD interest rates?
When you open a CD, you'll lock in today's rates for the entire term. Here's how much you can earn.CBS News - 22h -
18 percent rate economy as 'excellent' or 'good': Poll
Eighteen percent of Americans give a positive rating to the current state of the economy, according to a survey released Sunday. In the NBC News poll, 1 percent of respondents say they would rate ...The Hill - 1d -
Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?
Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.CBS News - 6d -
What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?
Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.CBS News - 22h -
Is it worth it to get a HELOC rate lock? What the experts say
A HELOC rate lock can provide predictable payments — but may only be worth it in certain cases.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
HELOC rates continue to fall: Here's how much cheaper it is than the alternatives
HELOC interest rates dropped again this week, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this product over alternatives.CBS News - 5d -
The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect
If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.CNBC - 15h -
Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week
Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.NBC News - 6d -
Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating
A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.The Hill - 1d -
Smoking rates in parts of England rise for first time since 2006, study shows
South-west sees biggest jump, up 17% between 2020 and 2024, while rate in southern England increases by 10%. Smoking rates in parts of England have increased for the first time in nearly two ...The Guardian - 6h -
Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues
President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...The Hill - 3d -
Bayern Munich accelerate talks to sign €70m-rated Barcelona target – report
Barcelona’s pursuit of Nico Williams has taken an unexpected turn, as Bayern Munich have now surged ahead in the race to sign the highly-rated Athletic Club winger. According to reports from Fichaj...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
5 questions facing the Fed ahead of its rate decision
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday despite growing concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy. Measures of economic confidence spanning consumers, ...The Hill - 1h -
India's inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank's target
The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates and support its slowing economy.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper
High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.CNBC - 4d -
Why HELOC borrowers shouldn't wait for more Fed rate cuts to borrow their home equity
If you're a homeowner considering borrowing with a HELOC, waiting for Fed rate cuts may not make sense. Here's why.CBS News - 18h -
Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks
Mortgage rates fell for the first time in nine weeks, causing a pullback in mortgage demand, especially refinancing.CNBC - 7m -
Russian strikes Ukraine as U.S. pauses sharing intelligence with Kyiv
Without U.S. satellite imagery, Ukraine's ability to strike inside Russia and defend itself from bombardment is significantly diminished.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn
Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. A radical makeover at the US department of justice has seen key drives to fight ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Global stocks sell-off pauses as investors catch their breath
Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasury bonds steadied somewhat in Europe on Tuesday, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day’s dramatic moves.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
HUD Pauses Program for Energy-Efficient Upgrades in Affordable Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was reviewing all aspects of the Biden-era program to ensure it was carried out consistent with the agency’s core mission.The New York Times - 5d -
Caden Sullivan and Teagan Swint will pause friendship for D1 basketball state championship
Franklin's Caden Sullivan and Newton North's Teagan Swint played on the same AAU team and are great friends. They'll play for a D1 state title Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
DOD schools allowed to resume athletic events this weekend after pause
Sporting events had been postponed in response to President Trump's executive order restricting government-funded travel.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Justices to Consider Trump Request to Lift Nationwide Pause on Birthright Citizenship Order
The justices requested responses by early April from the states and groups who had challenged the executive order.The New York Times - 4d -
Louisiana executes man with nitrogen gas after 15-year pause
Louisiana put a condemned man to death using nitrogen gas in its first execution since 2010, making it only the second state to administer the controversial method.NBC News - 19h -
Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
The Russian leader declines to sign up to a plan that Ukraine had accepted for a month-long ceasefire.BBC News - 7h -
China markets are set to outperform Wall Street as U.S. exceptionalism comes to a pause
Chinese markets' rally has been gaining steam, and market watchers are expecting it to outperform its American counterparts as U.S. exceptionalism sputters.CNBC - 3h -
Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Cook Political Report rates Shaheen's open seat as 'lean Democrat'
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026. While ...The Hill - 6d -
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Gets PS5 ESRB Rating As Release Date Leak Emerges
A new ESRB rating for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle could indicate that the game's PlayStation 5 launch is just around the corner. Though the ESRB rating itself doesn't provide a release ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week
Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.NBC News - 4d -
Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in
HELOC interest rates are near two-year lows, making them significantly cheaper than home equity loans. Here's why.CBS News - 1d -
More older women becoming first-time moms amid U.S. fertility rate declines
As U.S. fertility rates continue to slide, a growing number of women older than 40 are having children, and a record low number of teenagers are giving birth.NBC News - 19h
