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The Guardian - World
Wall Street expects Fed to cut US interest rates by 0.5% today, as odds of UK cut tomorrow fall – business live
Markets are bracing for a crucial US interest rate decision today, with many investors expecting a large cut to rates. What would a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite ...23 minutes ago - United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Trump favorability rises 5 points in past month: Gallup
Former President Trump’s favorability rating has risen by 5 points in the past month, according to a new survey. The poll, released Wednesday by Gallup, shows Trump's favorability has bounced back ...33 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Sports
The Rising Hockey Star Who Is Overcoming Hearing Loss on the Ice
Noah Powell hopes to follow in the footsteps of Jim Kyte, the first legally deaf N.H.L. player.1 hour ago -
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CNBC - Business
Treasury yields rise as investors look to Fed rate decision
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Wednesday as all eyes were on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision expected for later in the day.1 hour ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe
Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers in the region of Wroclaw as they work to safeguard homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central ...1 hour ago -
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MarketWatch - Business
‘It’s the story of my life’: Have I missed the boat on 5% CDs? I was too late to invest my $50,000 in the housing market.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut the benchmark rate on Wednesday.2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil pulls back, with rise in crude inventories offsetting Middle East tensions
Oil futures fell Wednesday, feeling pressure after industry data showed a rise in U.S. crude and product inventories as investors awaited an expected Federal Reserve rate cut.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
An Interest Rate Cut
We explore the politics of today’s Fed announcement.4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation remains above Bank of England target at 2.2%
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.4 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
The rise of Britishcore: 100 experiences that define and unite modern Britons
Forget the pomp and pageantry. As people worldwide are now discovering, the UK was built on crisp sarnies, trips to B&Q and that age-old question: Corrie or EastEnders?. In the past month or so, ...10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Border encounters up slightly in August, but apprehensions remain low
Encounters at the southern border rose slightly in August, but apprehensions are still around their lowest level in four years, according to data from Customs and Border Protection. CBS News ...13 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Global spending on subsidies that harm environment rises to $2.6tn, report says
Exclusive: analysis finds $800bn increase in direct support for activities including deforestation and fossil fuel use. The world is spending at least $2.6tn (£2tn) a year on subsidies that drive ...15 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review
As a high schooler in 2006, I spent many months and what little money I had renting screen time with an Xbox 360 in a mall store that had dozens of TVs and consoles available for use at hourly ...16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Tensions rise after apparent Trump assassination attempt
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Tensions rise after apparent Trump assassination attempt Another major event has shaken up the ...17 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...18 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
U.S. crude oil rises more than 1%, closes above $71 per barrel amid Fed rate cut optimism
The oil market is also bracing for the Fed's decision Wednesday on interest rates.19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
VentureBeat - Tech
Lioncode Games reveals roguelite RPG Wildkeepers Rising
Lioncode Games has revealed its upcoming game: Wildkeepers Rising, a roguelite RPG with creature-taming mechanics.20 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review - Chopping Spree
As a high schooler in 2006, I spent many months and what little money I had renting screen time with an Xbox 360 in a mall store that had dozens of TVs and consoles available for use at hourly ...21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Map shows average home insurance price in your state as risks rise
Home insurance premiums have at times risen 40% faster than inflation. Extreme weather events are likely to make the expense worse.22 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How far will mortgage interest rates drop this week?
The Fed is set to issue its first rate cut since 2020 this week. Here's how far mortgage interest rates could then drop.22 hours ago - Mortgage -
The Hill - Politics
Arrests at southern border rose slightly in August
Arrests at the southern border ticked up last month for the first time since the rollout of a new Biden administration policy limiting access to asylum. The Border Patrol made about 58,000 arrests ...23 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Central Europe braces for further flooding as swollen rivers continue to rise
Deadly Storm Boris has dumped up to five times average September rainfall in four days. Storm Boris batters central Europe – in pictures As swollen rivers continued to rise, volunteers and ...23 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Portugal wildfire deaths rise to seven after firefighters trapped in blaze
More than 50 people injured as 54 fires burn across country amid hot, dry and windy weather. Seven people have been killed and more than 50 injured in wildfires ravaging central and northern ...23 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Corporate M&A activity expected to rise for the first time since 2021: EY
Artificial intelligence and lower interest rates will boost deals of $100 million or more after drops in 2023 and 2022, EY says.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Polestar’s stock rises as it maintains Nasdaq listing requirements
Polestar Automotive Holding’s stock was up about 1.7% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the electric-vehicle maker said it has satisfied requirements to remain on the Nasdaq.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grownYesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Junior doctors will want more money despite backing pay deal, union says
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Why Company Growth Rate Equals Career Opportunity Rate
Your company's growth rate is a valuable talent retention tool.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Kingfisher Lifts Lower End of Guidance As Profits Rise
B&Q owner Kingfisher raised the lower end of its fiscal 2025 profit guidance above market expectations, after the B&Q owner posted higher earnings for the first half, despite weaker sales.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Women in UK ‘will be worse off than in 2010 unless public spending rises’
Economists say living standards of poorest women will decline by 21% by 2027-28 if Labour sticks to Tory plans. Rachel Reeves should announce a significant uplift in public spending in next month’s ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
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BBC News - Top stories
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
As freshers get settled in, a group of unis is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes in England.Yesterday -