Raises Benchmark Rate

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.

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

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 - Yesterday

Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds

Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in

Aside from the November rate cut, several factors play a role in timing your mortgage rate lock.

What will happen to home equity loan rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

Another Fed rate cut is expected this week. Here's what that could mean for home equity loan rates.

Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts

With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan

The United States said it is “seriously concerned” about Chinese military drills near Taiwan on Monday. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. is concerned by the joint military ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market

Buried inside last Friday’s data from the University of Michigan was a shocking inflation outlook from a small segment of consumers — one that is causing some nervousness about whether ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Podcaster Stebbings raises one of Europe’s biggest venture funds

British firm 20VC pulls in $400mn to invest in early stage tech start-ups

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Applied Nutrition seeks to raise up £400 million in IPO

The protein shake seller which is backed by JD Sports said it Asda-shareholder Mohsin Issa has committed to participating in the float in London this month

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Johnson & Johnson’s stock falls despite Q3 sales beat and guidance raise

Johnson & Johnson reported better-than-expected third-quarter sales and raised its full-year revenue guidance.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Boeing seeks up to $35bn to bolster its balance sheet

Plane maker announces plans to raise up to $25bn in new capital and agrees $10bn credit facility

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion to shore up balance sheet

The equity or debt raise of up to $25 billion would be over three years Boeing said.

Business - CNBC - October 16

UK Businesses Warn Starmer Against Raising Employer Payroll Tax

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Boeing seeks to raise up to $25bn through stock and debt offering

Planemaker also enters into $10bn credit agreement in ‘challenging environment’ amid strikes and safety concerns. Boeing is seeking to raise up to $25bn (£19bn) in an attempt to shore up its ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?

If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?

Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion to shore up balance sheet

Boeing said Tuesday that it could raise as much as $25 billion in shares or debt over three years, a move to increase liquidity as the troubled manufacturer faces a more than monthlong machinist ...

Meloni targets banks and insurers to raise €3.5bn to plug Italian budget

Rome approves proposals targeting deferred tax payments and stock options in financial sector

World - Financial Times - October 15

Azra Games raises $42.7M for next-generation mobile RPG with Web3 features

Azra Games has defied the funding gods and raised $42.7 million to accelerate development of its Project Legends mobile role-playing game.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 15

Lidwave raises $10M to improve machine vision with on-chip 4D LiDAR

Lidwave has raised $10 million to make machine vision better when it comes to spotting pedestrians in a busy landscape.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 14

David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip

Exclusive: Group of UK MPs says foreign secretary must ‘engage with China as it really is’ amid rapprochement drive. David Lammy must “engage with China as it really is under the leadership of Xi ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Node.vc raises $77.3M for new fund backed by 70 Nordic entrepreneurs

Node.vc has raised $77.3 million, or €71 million, for a new fund that is backed by 70 Nordic entrepreneurs.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year – study

Levy rising by €100 for each return flight after the first in a year could cut emissions by 21%, report says. A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and raise ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Lammy to raise human rights and support for Russia on China trip

UK foreign secretary keen to boost engagement with Beijing as well as address concerns in potential reset to relations

Business - Financial Times - October 17

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Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

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

Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds

Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in

What will happen to home equity loan rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts

US raises concern over Chinese military drills near Taiwan

Hint of ‘very high’ consumer inflation expectations raises risks for Treasury market

Podcaster Stebbings raises one of Europe’s biggest venture funds

Applied Nutrition seeks to raise up £400 million in IPO

Johnson & Johnson’s stock falls despite Q3 sales beat and guidance raise

Boeing seeks up to $35bn to bolster its balance sheet

Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion to shore up balance sheet

UK Businesses Warn Starmer Against Raising Employer Payroll Tax

Boeing seeks to raise up to $25bn through stock and debt offering

Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?

Boeing to raise as much as $25 billion to shore up balance sheet

Meloni targets banks and insurers to raise €3.5bn to plug Italian budget

Azra Games raises $42.7M for next-generation mobile RPG with Web3 features

Lidwave raises $10M to improve machine vision with on-chip 4D LiDAR

David Lammy urged to raise human rights concerns on China trip

Node.vc raises $77.3M for new fund backed by 70 Nordic entrepreneurs

Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year – study

Lammy to raise human rights and support for Russia on China trip

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