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Fed cuts rates by quarter point: What it means for your money

The Federal Reserve announced it will lower interest rates by a quarter point. It’s a decision that impacts everything from home loans to credit cards. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break ...

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point after election. Here's what that means for you

The second interest rate cut in a row will affect consumer borrowing costs. Here's what it means for your credit card, mortgage rate, car loan and savings.

Business - CNBC - 22 hours ago

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday.

Business - CNBC - 22 hours ago

Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve announced it is lowering the interest rate by a quarter point. NBC News’ Christine Romans explains what this means for the progress of inflation.

A quarter of U.S. households live paycheck to paycheck, analysis finds

Soaring cost of food, housing and other staples means more Americans are just getting by, Bank of America Institute survey shows.

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policy

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Facing Post-Election Concerns, Federal Reserve Cuts Rate by Quarter-Point

After Donald Trump’s election win, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate to about 4.6 percent.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates another quarter-point

The Federal Reserve on Thursday lowered its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage points. Kelly O'Grady examines what the move could mean for Americans' pocketbooks.

European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its target

World - ABC News - October 17

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...

World - ABC News - October 17

Fed goes quiet ahead of its Nov. 7 meeting, with quarter-point cut seen as likely

The central bank isn’t likely to change its mind, even with two key data points and presidential election coming before their meeting, economists said

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Jimmy Butler's scores 13 of 26 points in fourth quarter as Heat hold off pesky Hornets 114-106

Jimmy Butler scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro added five 3-pointers and 22 points and the Miami Heat spoiled the Charlotte Hornets’ home opener with 114-106 victory on ...

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want

Next Thursday, economists expect broad agreement among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues on a decision to reduce the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike

The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Bank of England cuts main interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.75% after UK inflation falls

World - ABC News - Yesterday

US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms

Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

President-elect chooses his 2024 campaign manager in first appointment to major role in administration

World - Financial Times - 20 hours ago

How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe

Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to Albania

World - Financial Times - 13 hours ago

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Jay Powell sets some limits

World - Financial Times - 13 hours ago

Over 60 held as violence breaks out against Israeli football fans in Amsterdam

Clashes take place after Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv

World - Financial Times - 5 hours ago

Japan’s new kingmaker pushes for income tax threshold rise

Yuichiro Tamaki’s once-fringe DPP has leverage over Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s weakened ruling party

World - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

What Lower Inflation Means For You

There’s been a surprise fall in the rate at which prices increase

What the Budget means for your money

Key measures on tax, investments, pensions and property

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The OBR’s mean decision on quantitative tightening

About that headroom…

World - Financial Times - October 30

What the vote means for corporate America

The result will have big consequences for companies spanning energy, cars and pharmaceuticals

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

What a Trump Victory Means for Tech

Another Trump presidency will be good for crypto and Elon Musk, but every big tech company may not benefit from a more hands-off approach to antitrust.

Tech - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

What Trump means for your money

UK investors and mortgage borrowers are likely to feel the effect of new White House policies

World - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

The Bucks are at a tipping point with Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo has tiptoed around the idea of leaving Milwaukee before. Here's a "Hot Take We Might Actually Believe": he puts his foot down this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

What is the point of polling?

Voters want precision — unfortunately, political surveys can’t deliver it

Business - Financial Times - 41 minutes ago

What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap Milk

Undocumented labor quietly props up the entire American economy — but nowhere more dramatically than on dairy farms.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Frank Gardner on what Sinwar's death means for the Middle East

The Israel Defense Forces say it has killed the Hamas leader, the man seen as responsible for 7 October.

'Irish database of stillbirths means our son will not be forgotten'

An Irish mother whose eldest boy was stillborn hails the importance of a new public record of loss.

What a new labor contract could mean for Boeing

About 33,000 striking Boeing workers were voting Wednesday on whether to ratify a new contract with the embattled aircraft manufacturing giant. The four-year deal comes with a 35% pay hike, as well ...

Trump's being called a 'fascist.' What does that mean?

Former President Donald Trump has been hit with claims that he's a "fascist" from his former chief of staff,f John Kelly, and his opponent, Kamala Harris.

It's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contest

A special kind of beauty contest featuring bats kicked off in the lead-up to Halloween

Tech - ABC News - October 26

India's growing influence means trouble for China’s alliance

India is becoming more important, something not good for China.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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