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Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

U.S. unemployment rate to stay low in 2025, top forecaster says

U.S. economic growth should moderate in 2025 but remain relatively strong, and the unemployment rate will look a little better, Harvard economist Karen Dynan said Tuesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Has Boeing done enough to avoid the credit rating junk yard?

Plane maker is burning through an estimated $1bn a month during a strike by its largest labour union

Business - Financial Times - October 15

USA, Mexico ratings: El Tri teach Pochettino a Concacaf lesson

Raul Jimenez was excellent for Mexico, while the performances of Aidan Morris and Tim Ream will leave new U.S. boss Mauricio Pochettino with plenty to ponder.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?

Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefit

World - Financial Times - October 17

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows

Policymakers who set interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro have lowered rates in back-to-back meetings for the first time since 2011.

Business - The New York Times - 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

The NFL is chasing a new audience to build on its explosive ratings

The NFL is itching for further growth and it's turning to Latino and Spanish-speaking audiences as a new audience.

Business - CNBC - October 17

When will home equity loan interest rates fall again?

Home equity loan interest rates are on the decline. But when, precisely, will they fall again? Here's what to know.

‘A disappointment to home buyers’: Mortgage rates surge to a two-month high

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.44%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

ECB cuts interest rates to support flagging eurozone economy

Fall in inflation enables central bank to bring in quarter point cut to 3.25% after business and consumer slowdown. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has intervened to ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack

Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch

Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his image

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins election

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Rising food inflation clouds the good news on headline rates

Let them eat CPI

World - Financial Times - October 18

The Fed Looks Like It Made a Mistake With Its Jumbo Rate Cut

Strong economic data and a still-hot economy has made some experts wonder whether the central bank made the right call with its jumbo rate cut.

Business - Inc. - October 18

New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts

Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

How much will a $75,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates are falling?

A $75,000 HELOC has inexpensive monthly payments now, and they could become even cheaper in the months to come.

Yen resumes decline on doubts over Japan interest rate rises

Currency sinks below ¥150 against US dollar for first time since August surge

World - Financial Times - October 19

Back-to-back rate cuts no indication of future ECB policy, governor says

Slovenian central bank chief Boštjan Vasle argues central bank needs flexibility to respond to signs of persistent inflation

World - Financial Times - October 20

Top UK law firms raise hourly rates by 40% in five years

Inflation and growth of US firms in London push up charges at British counterparts, according to PwC survey

Business - Financial Times - October 20

China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points

The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.

Business - CNBC - October 21

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