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Will the credit rating agencies stand up to Trump?

Debt rankers appear to have been more coy in recent years on risks of developed economies than emerging markets

Financial Times - 8h

Trump’s Tariffs Scramble Fed’s Interest Rate Calculus

Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for Fed officials to cut rates.

The New York Times - 1d

Federal agencies ordered to implement transgender bathroom ban

The Trump administration is ordering federal agencies to bar transgender workers from single-sex facilities that match their gender identity by Friday and fire any employees working on “gender ...

The Hill - 17h

US economy grew at 2.3% rate in fourth quarter

Figure comes after Fed chair Jay Powell said there was no hurry to cut interest rates

Financial Times - 22h

Mortgage rates are stuck at 7% as Fed holds steady on interest rates

Bad news for home buyers: Mortgage rates are largely stuck at 7% for the time being.

MarketWatch - 1d

Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?

The Fed's rate pause is likely to impact borrowing costs — but will it make mortgage loans more affordable?

CBS News - 1d

Trump’s Firings Take Aim at Federal Labor Agencies

After dismissing 17 independent inspectors general earlier, Trump has fired a half dozen NLRB and EEOC officials in a bid to bring the agencies into ideological alignment.

Inc. - 1d

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies

OpenAI on Tuesday announced the launch of ChatGPT for government agencies in the U.S.

CNBC - 2d

OpenAI announces new ChatGPT version for government agencies

OpenAI is launching a new version of its popular ChatGPT model that is specifically tailored to government agencies and workers as the artificial intelligence firm seeks to remain a top player in ...

The Hill - 2d

Federal agencies begin targeted immigration crackdowns in Chicago

Multiple federal agencies have conducted targeted immigration enforcement operations in Chicago as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration. CBS News Chicago reporter Asal Rezaei ...

CBS News - 3d

The Epicenter of W.N.B.A. Free Agency Is a Different League’s Headquarters

Unrivaled’s opening weekend brought free agents, coaches and general managers together under the same roof.

The New York Times - 3d

How low will UK interest rates go?

There is more room for the Bank of England to loosen monetary policy than the market expects

Financial Times - 4d

Trump fires independent watchdogs at multiple federal agencies

President Trump is facing mounting criticism after firing 18 inspectors general from federal agencies that were tasked with monitoring fraud, waste and abuse. This comes after the confirmation of ...

NBC News - 5d

Will the Fed respond to Trump’s call on interest rates?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - 5d

Trump threatens to scrap emergency agency Fema

President tours hurricane-damaged areas of North Carolina and says: ‘I think we’re going to recommend Fema go away’. Donald Trump visited fire-ravaged Los Angeles on Friday, his second stop on a ...

The Guardian - 6d

Trump says he will 'demand' lower interest rates

Trump made a virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

ABC News - Jan. 23

Mercury's Griner tests free agency for first time

Brittney Griner, who has always re-signed with the Mercury since she was drafted in 2013, will test the WNBA's free agent market for the first time.

ESPN - Jan. 21

BoJ looks to raise rates in shadow of Trump inauguration

Increase would further entrench officials’ move to normalise monetary policy

Financial Times - Jan. 20

When will HELOC interest rates drop again?

HELOC interest rates recently fell to an 18-month low. Here's when they could decline again.

CBS News - Jan. 17

FCC chief: Agency is not 'president's speech police'

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is dismissing four high profile petitions before the agency before she vacates the position, saying such action is necessary to ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

U.S. sanctions on Russia hit oil freight rates

On Jan. 10, the U.S. Treasury announced fresh measures to deplete Russia's energy revenues, including on 183 vessels, largely oil tankers.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Trump to inherit 5-month high inflation rate

President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit inflation at a 5-month high. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices rose 2.9% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month in December, the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

What's the CD interest rate forecast for 2025?

Planning to open a CD account? It may help to know where experts say CD rates could head this year.

CBS News - Jan. 13

This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates

Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price index

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

How federal agencies are responding to the Southern California wildfires

With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

BBC News - Jan. 10

The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates

Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

What's a good CD interest rate in 2025?

CD rates have dropped, but they're still relatively high as 2025 begins. Here's what's considered a good rate now.

CBS News - Jan. 8

What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.

CBS News - Jan. 8

The Secret Sauce to Fixing the N.B.A.’s Ratings Woes

Rivalries spark fireworks, and the league is desperate for a new one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Here's where mortgage rates could be headed in 2025

Mortgage rates in 2025 are expected to remain above 6%, according to multiple industry forecasts.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Source: City eye deal for £50m-rated Marmoush

Manchester City are exploring a deal to sign striker Omar Marmoush, a source has told ESPN, but accept that it will be difficult to prise him away from Eintracht Frankfurt.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’

President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

HELOC interest rate pros and cons to know for 2025

A HELOC interest rate comes with some significant pros and cons in today's evolving economic climate.

CBS News - Jan. 6

7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025

Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.

CBS News - Jan. 6

German inflation rate climbs to 2.6% in December

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

What the End of a U.N. Agency Would Mean for Palestinians

Israeli legislation will effectively halt work by Unrwa, the U.N. organization that provides food, education and medical treatment in the Palestinian territories.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate

The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problems

Financial Times - Jan. 1

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