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World - The New York Times
Hundreds Killed in Days in Sudan as War Surges
Paramilitary forces ransacked villages and killed hundreds of people, activists said, hastening calls for the United Nations to deploy a mission to protect civilians.2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now
The average card rate now surpasses 23%, a record high. Luckily, there are rate-reducing strategies that can help.6 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Instagram reveals it lowers quality of less popular videos
The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.9 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports
The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris vs. Trump on lowering health care costs
Presented by Alliance for Aging Research — McDonald's E.coli issue worsens {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Harris vs. Trump: lowering health care costs The economy and health ...3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Three ways to play the bond market as the Fed lowers interest rates, this analyst says
Falling interest rates will steepen the yield curve and make these credit ETFs attractive3 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Cash Isas popularity surges ahead of UK Budget
Investors shift into tax-sheltered accounts given uncertainty of Labour proposals3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Ozempic lowers Alzheimer’s risk: Research
The diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease among people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Thursday. Alzheimer’s disease is the ...4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Mattel, Hasbro lower guidance ahead of holiday season
Toy giants Mattel and Hasbro decreased 2024 guidance prior to the holiday season as toy sales continue to fall during the third quarter.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in
New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Auto-enrolment drives surge in ‘lost’ UK pensions
£31bn sitting in unclaimed, inactive or lost savings pots4 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Michelin Lowers Guidance After Sales Fall
The market downturn in Europe was caused by customers’ weaker purchasing power due to high interest rates and uncertainties over the pace of the transition to electric vehicles, Michelin said.5 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Bank of Canada resorts to jumbo rate cut as growth falters
Slowdown prompts shift to 50bp reduction, with rate-setters saying borrowing costs are likely to fall further5 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Air Liquide Revenue Hit by Lower Energy Prices
Air Liquide reported a drop in revenue for the third quarter and missed analysts’ expectations due to lower energy prices and negative currency effects.5 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Tokyo Metro Shares Surge in Trading Debut
The initial public offering by the operator of subways in Tokyo is the largest since SoftBank Corp.’s $21 billion IPO in 2018.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Biden delivers remarks on lowering prescription drug costs
Watch live coverage as President Biden travels to New Hampshire to deliver remarks on his administration's efforts to lower the cost of prescription drugs.6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers
Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.October 21 -
Business - CNBC
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.October 21 -
Top stories - BBC News
Polio cases surge in Pakistan
Prior to the latest surge in infections, Pakistan was on the verge of eradicating the disease.October 20 -
Top stories - CBS News
Unusual surge of "walking pneumonia" reported in kids this year
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
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 ...October 18 -
Business - The New York Times
Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?
Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.October 18 -
Politics - The Hill
Early voting surge seen as advantage for Harris campaign
The Harris campaign and Democratic groups are working hard to push their supporters to vote early in this year's election. Team Harris wants to maximize its early advantage, especially given that ...October 18 -
World - Financial Times
Pension fund use of ETFs surges in Europe
Institutional iShares assets under management have been growing at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 30% in the region, according to BlackRockOctober 18 -
Business - MarketWatch
‘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.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows
Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressuresOctober 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
What Lower Inflation Means For You
There’s been a surprise fall in the rate at which prices increaseOctober 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing
Mortgage applications fell 17% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.October 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
UnitedHealth’s stock rocked as a big jump in medication costs hurt profitability
UnitedHealth’s stock was having its worst day in more than four years on Tuesday, after the healthcare giant beat third-quarter profit and revenue expectations but missed on medical-care ...October 15 -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mineOctober 15 -
Top stories - CBS News
Hurricane Milton's storm surge reshapes Florida coastline
Several communities across Florida and North Carolina are recovering after back-to-back hurricanes. CBS News' Tom Hanson is in Manasota Key on Florida's west coast with the latest on recovery efforts.October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates
Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
How Hurricane Milton storm surge destroyed communities
Storm surge pushed around 5 feet of sand into Manasota Key, Florida, where homes and roads are covered with debris and destruction. CBS News' Tom Hanson speaks to Charlotte County public ...October 14 -
World - Financial Times
Where interest rates are heading
The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curveOctober 14