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Oil prices end lower as U.S. crude supplies climb for a third week in a row
Oil futures posted their first loss in four sessions on Wednesday after official U.S. data revealed a third straight weekly climb in U.S. crude supplies.MarketWatch - 58m -
Should you lock a home equity loan rate with inflation increasing again?
Inflation just rose for the fourth consecutive month. Here's why homeowners should lock in a home equity loan rate now.CBS News - 1h -
Trump Softens Tone on Inflation After Pledging to Lower Prices
President Trump pledged to lower costs on “Day 1” as a candidate. His administration now acknowledges it will take more time.The New York Times - 1h -
How CD interest rates could be impacted by the inflation rise
High CD interest rates may remain high now that inflation's ticking up again. Here's what savers should consider.CBS News - 2h -
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 - 2h -
Banks slash savings rates after Bank of England rate cut
Dozens of providers reduce rates or withdraw products following BoE moveFinancial Times - 4h -
Trump wants interest rate cuts. The market isn't buying it.
Just before the release of Wednesday’s monthly consumer price report, President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates in a post on his Truth Social platform.NBC News - 4h -
New inflation numbers are at odds with Donald Trump’s promise to lower prices
The president repeatedly claimed he would lower prices during the election campaign, but that’s not an easy task. Inflation gains speed despite Trump vow to ‘rapidly’ cut prices As tens of ...The Guardian - 4h -
Trump says interest rates should be lowered to go 'hand in hand' with his tariffs
Trump again switched positions on the Fed, indicating in a social media post Wednesday that interest rates need to come down.CNBC - 5h -
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - 7h -
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 - 19h -
South Korea's top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump's tariffs
South Korea’s top economic think tank on Tuesday slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months, expressing concern about the potential impact of U.S. ...ABC News - 1d -
Trump-Putin call lowers the temperature but at Ukraine's expense
The BBC's Frank Gardner says improved relations between DC and Moscow may spell trouble for Kyiv.BBC News - 2h -
Tesla’s robotaxi, energy and storage prospects drive latest ‘buy’ rating
Benchmark initiates coverage of Tesla with a buy rating and $475 price target.MarketWatch - 2h -
Trump wants both lower interest rates and tariffs. Here’s how that could backfire.
Economists say tariffs will make it harder for the Fed to lower interest rates — unless the U.S. economy enters a recession.MarketWatch - 3h -
Immigration crackdown could lead to a lower U.S. unemployment rate. Here’s why.
The labor market has been reshaped by a surge in the foreign-born population. Now that process is reversing.MarketWatch - 4h -
Inflation rate picked up in January, CPI report shows. What it means.
The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.CBS News - 6h -
Inflation heats up, adding pressure on Trump over vow to lower prices
Price growth sped up unexpectedly in January, posing an early challenge to President Donald Trump's economic agenda.NBC News - 7h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
UK interest rates are too restrictive
But uncertainty and a rise in near-term inflation warrants a cautious approach to cutsFinancial Times - 1d -
Pressley on Trump promise to lower costs: ‘How’s that going?’
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) slammed President Trump over his promise to lower everyday costs for Americans, asking “How’s that going?” “Donald Trump ran on a promise to bring down costs for ...The Hill - 1d -
How low can European rates go?
Central banks have been defining neutral interest rates as Bessent makes a brave betFinancial Times - 1d -
Measles, polio outbreaks could reemerge as vaccination rates fall
The vaccination rate for Florida kindergartners has fallen to 88.1%, the lowest in decades.CBS News - 1d -
Falling vaccination rates among children have doctors worried
Vaccination rates are declining, jeopardizing the country's herd immunity from widespread outbreaks. Manny Bojorquez takes an in-depth look at the impact.CBS News - 1d -
New poll on Trump approval rating as steel, aluminum tariffs set
A recent CBS News poll shows a favorable view among a majority of Americans on President Trump's actions during his second term. This comes as news emerges of tariffs on steel and aluminum. CBS ...CBS News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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. - 2d -
Resident Evil 5 Rated For New Console, Fueling Remaster Speculation
Resident Evil 5 has received a new rating for Xbox Series X|S from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB), prompting speculation that an enhanced version might be released soon. The ESRB ...GameSpot - 2d -
Trump starts term with positive approval rating in CBS poll
President Trump has started his second term with a positive approval rating in a new CBS/YouGov poll. In the CBS/YouGov poll, 53 percent of respondents said that when it comes to “the way Donald ...The Hill - 3d -
Watch: Jude Bellingham’s x-rated rant at official in Madrid derby
Jude Bellingham faces potential punishment from La Liga after he appeared to swear at an official during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate
The president’s focus on the 10-year Treasury yield is part of Trump’s efforts to bring down mortgage rates, a promise during his campaign.MarketWatch - 4d -
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates would have unintended consequences.CNBC - 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 - 5d -
EU to offer lower tariffs on US cars
Bloc hopes olive branch will help to shield Europe’s ailing car industry from Donald Trump’s trade measuresFinancial Times - 5d -
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 - 5d -
U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 169,000 in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 5d -
Why the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl rematch could deliver a ratings record for Fox
Advertisers paid as much as $8 million for a commercial on the Big Game that keeps getting bigger.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Bank of England Cuts Rates While Warning of Inflation and Trade War Risks
The central bank cut rates for the third time in about six months as it said economic growth had been weaker than expected.The New York Times - 6d