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10-year Treasury yield drops by most in a month on hope for Fed’s favored inflation gauge
U.S. government debt aggressively rallied on Thursday after details of January’s producer-price index offered some hope for easing price pressures in the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation ...MarketWatch - 1h -
Producer prices report points to softer Fed inflation measure than feared
The producer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 5h -
Trump and the Fed Complicate the Stock Market’s Historic Bull Run
The bull case for stocks hasn’t vanished, but it requires more mental gymnastics now.Inc. - 6h -
How Republicans calling for smaller government could use the Fed’s balance sheet to wield more power
The hole in the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is getting some attention from lawmakers.MarketWatch - 1h -
New York AG says she will "defend our laws" after feds sue over immigration enforcement
The Trump administration is suing New York state over its immigration enforcement, alleging that New York statutes unlawfully block state and federal law enforcement from carrying out immigration ...CBS News - 8h -
Hopes for more Fed rate cuts dim as Powell notes hot CPI means 'we're not quite there yet'
A Fed interest rate cut won't be coming until at least September, if at all this year, following a troubling inflation report Wednesday.CNBC - 1d -
Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed, Powell says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t lead the central bank to change its rate decisionsABC News - 1d -
Fed is going to be even more cautious about inflation after CPI report
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Fed is “holding” while awaiting more data.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump’s best pick to succeed Powell at Fed is this ‘battle-tested’ market expert
Neel Kashkari knows how to speak to markets in ways they can hear.MarketWatch - 1d -
Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live before House Financial Services Committee
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell returns to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for the second day of his semiannual updates on monetary policy.CNBC - 1d -
Durant becomes 8th in NBA to reach 30,000 points
Kevin Durant, the 36-year-old Phoenix Suns forward, became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark with a free throw late in the third quarter of a 119-112 loss to ...ESPN - 1d -
Fed’s Powell Doesn’t Have Much to Say Because Inflation Isn’t Budging
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he isn’t rushing on rate cuts and the economy remains in solid shape.Inc. - 1d -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Shows Little Urgency to Lower Rates
Jerome H. Powell testifies as inflation risks are resurfacing, regulatory changes are in flux and the Federal Reserve’s policy independence is in the spotlight.The New York Times - 1d -
Treasury yields end at highest in at least a week on Fed’s patient rate stance
U.S. government debt sold off on Tuesday, leaving long-dated yields higher for a fourth straight session, after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed patience regarding future ...MarketWatch - 2d -
Fed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates further
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday reiterated the central bank’s commitment to bringing inflation down and signaled that policymakers aren’t in a rush to push interest rates lower.NBC News - 2d -
Micah Parsons contract: Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb fed up with trade rumors regarding Dallas stars seeking new deals
'Y'all aren't tired of this?'CBS Sports - 2d -
Powell defends Fed’s authority over US monetary policy
Central bank chief vows to ‘focus on the data’ rather than get dragged into political debatesFinancial Times - 2d -
Powell squashes the possibility that the Fed will develop its own digital currency
Powell asserted Tuesday that the central bank will not develop its own digital currency as long as he is in charge.CNBC - 2d -
Fed Chair Powell says central bank doesn't 'need to be in a hurry' to lower interest rates further
Powell called the economy "strong overall" with a "solid" labor market and inflation that is easing but still above the Fed's 2% goal.CNBC - 2d -
Warren, Waters question Fed chair on proposal 'upending' bank stress test framework
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) teamed up to question the Federal Reserve’s proposal to “upend” bank stress testing framework, in a Monday letter in which they ...The Hill - 2d -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifying before Congress
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is testifying in front of lawmakers Tuesday where he's expected to face questions ranging from rate policies to the department's independence from President ...CBS News - 2d -
Watch Fed Chair Powell testify live before the Senate Banking Committee
Powell delivers his semiannual remarks on monetary policy and the economy this week on Capitol Hill.CNBC - 2d -
Judge weighs extending pause on Trump's "deferred resignations" for feds
The Trump administration has offered more than 2 million federal workers the option of resigning their positions and retaining full pay and benefits until Sept. 30.CBS News - 3d -
Musk on Ron Paul as Fed chairman: 'Great idea'
Elon Musk in a post on X appeared to back conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's suggestion that former Rep. Ron Paul (Texas) replace Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve. “Great ...The Hill - 3d -
Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in
Mortgage rates could fall, experts say, but it depends on several factors. Here's what to know.CBS News - 3d -
Fed Rate Cuts Are Looking Less and Less Likely for 2025
The January jobs report and inflation concerns have pushed back bets for lower borrowing costs.Inc. - 3d -
Talking points from Six Nations round two
England "find a way" to beat France and Ireland keep their Grand Slam hopes alive - the talking points from round two of the Six Nations.BBC News - 3d -
Connor Bedard Climbs Higher on Teenager Points List
Connor Bedard just continues to produce offensively on his recent tear.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jimmy Butler scores 25 points in Warriors debut, helps lead 24-point comeback win over Bulls
Jimmy Butler got off to a good start with the Warriors.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sunday shows preview: DOGE cuts leave feds reeling; Lawmakers race to finalize Trump budget bill
Tech billionaire and the anchor of the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk saw his staffers attempt or succeed in accessing databases in various departments, supercharge a ...The Hill - 5d -
Rooney Rule founders point to diversity needs
They point to a paucity of black offensive coordinators, the pool often tapped for new head coaches.ESPN - 5d -
No. 8 Iowa State hosts TCU following Allette's 22-point outing
TCU takes on the No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones after Vasean Allette scored 22 points in the Horned Frogs' 65-60 win over the West Virginia MountaineersABC News - 5d -
Holy Cross hosts Boston University following Brewster's 25-point game
Boston University visits the Holy Cross Crusaders after Miles Brewster scored 25 points in the Terriers' 87-65 win against the Navy MidshipmenABC News - 5d -
Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts
House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."ABC News - 5d -
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Point Of No Return Guide
You tackle many quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 . However, there are a select few that, once completed, also cause other missions to end abruptly. Likewise, there are those that prevent ...GameSpot - 5d -
Job Market Gives Fed Cover to Extend Interest Rate Pause
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.The New York Times - 6d -
Minneapolis Fed's Kashkari expects lower interest rates later this year
In a CNBC interview, the central bank official expressed confidence that inflation will continue to drift down to the Fed's 2% target.CNBC - 6d -
Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed
The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.The New York Times - 6d -
Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program
The US government has ordered states to retract their plans to build hundreds of federally funded EV charging stations, according to a memo obtained by WIRED.Wired - 6d -
Ancient DNA Points to Origins of Indo-European Language
A new study claims to have identified the first speakers of Indo-European language, which gave rise to English, Sanskrit and hundreds of others.The New York Times - Feb. 5
