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MarketWatch - Business
After Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut, where should I invest $50,000? I’m 38 — and have a high risk tolerance.
The U.S. Federal Reserve made its biggest cut to the benchmark rate in 16 years on Wednesday.1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
Xi’s ‘gunboat diplomacy’ risks driving his bullied neighbours into enemy hands | Simon Tisdall
Chinese aggression in the South China Sea forcing countries such as Japan to increase defences and talk up an ‘Asian Nato’. Whoever declared that in this world “nothing is certain except death and ...15 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Ancelotti: Players would cut pay to play less
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes players would be willing to take a pay cut in exchange for fewer games played during the season.16 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Bank of London to cut jobs as part of investor-led restructuring
Participants in a £42mn fundraising have pushed for changes at the fledging bank21 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Small-cap stocks post longest rally since 2021 after Fed rate cut. What’s next?
Small-cap stocks just saw their longest winning streak in three and a half years, after the Federal Reserve recalibrated its monetary policy with a big interest-rate cut.22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Tech giants desperate to power AI data centers are turning to nuclear disaster sites — despite the risks
The tech industry’s need for more power for data centers running artificial intelligence is now so desperate that companies are turning to nuclear disaster sites, despite the potential risks.22 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Short cuts: a fast-track to Bhutan and skiing comes to Covent Garden
Direct flights from Dubai to Bhutan, a pop-up ski contest in London, and Bangkok claims the ‘world’s best’ hotelYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Investors hope US rate cuts will provide lift for emerging market debt
Local currency bonds have lagged this year but Fed’s move is expected to ease pressure on developing nationsYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
US anticipates announcement to cut back troops in Iraq next week
A long-expected deal to reduce U.S. troop presence in Iraq will likely be announced next week, two administration officials said Friday. The agreement with Iraq, which would reduce American troops ...Yesterday - Iraq -
ABC News - Top stories
Poll shows young men in the US are more at risk for gambling addiction than the general population
A new study shows 10% of young men in the U.S. show behavior that indicates a gambling problem, compared to 3% of the general populationYesterday -
CNBC - Business
Fed Governor Waller says inflation softening faster than he expected put him in half-point-cut camp
Waller told CNBC that the data is showing core inflation in the Fed's preferred measure is running below 1.8%Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Did the interest rate cuts spark economic growth?
The Federal Reserve Board's announcement to cut interest rates has made stocks surge for now and mortgage rates slightly drop. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices log weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures booked solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s large interest-rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you borrow home equity now that the Fed has cut rates?
It could be a smart time to borrow from your home's equity — but you should consider a few factors first.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
What’s Next for Rate Cuts? The Fed Is Watching Jobs and Prices.
A Federal Reserve official predicted quarter point rate cuts if data looked ‘fine’. But he also set out a scenario for a pause — or faster reductions.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Should you buy a home after the Fed's big rate cut?
There are some compelling reasons why homebuyers may want to act now that the Fed has cut rates. Here's what to know.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
GE Vernova May Cut 900 Offshore Wind Jobs as It Scales Back
The company, a spinoff from General Electric, has been plagued by financial losses in its wind unit and, more recently, accidents involving the failure of turbine blades.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Top Fed official would back more aggressive interest rate cuts if US data worsen
Influential governor Christopher Waller says inflation is falling more quickly than he expectedYesterday - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Construction giant collapse sees 2,200 jobs cut
The UK operations of the construction group ISG collapsed into administration on Friday.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Europe automaker shares slump after Mercedes becomes latest to cut 2024 guidance
Mercedes shares fell more than 6% Friday after the German carmaker cut its 2024 guidance on the back of weaker demand from China.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
OK, so there was an interest rate cut. What do I do now?
The Federal Reserve’s decision Wednesday to lower its key interest rate by half a percentage point brought some clarity to the country’s top financial decision-makers, sending stocks surging to ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Sports
Takeaways from AP report on risks of rising heat for high school football players
The beginning of high school football season has seen a string of deathsYesterday -
The Guardian - World
I tried the £299 full-body scan that checks health risks in minutes
Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek hopes his latest brainchild, the Neko Body Scan, will revolutionise healthcare. In the 2016 movie Passengers, the crew of a spacecraft bound for a distant planet had ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks at risk of a bubble after Fed’s jumbo rate cut, BofA strategist says
One Bank of America strategist thinks the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest-rates by 50 basis points this week will ultimately end in tears for investors.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
China’s electric carmakers warn of EU investment cuts over tariff threat
Statement comes as talks continue between Beijing’s commerce minister and European trade commissionerYesterday - China -
ABC News - Top stories
Will the Fed cut interest rates again this year? Experts weigh in.
The Fed delivered a large interest rate cut this week. Will they do it again?Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
New blood test could help spot children at risk of serious illnesses, study finds
Lipid analysis using existing machines could give warning of type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease, researchers say . Scientists say a new blood test that analyses lipids could make it easier to ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Why half of voters think Labour has done a poor job so far
Dodgy donations, infrastructure challenges and anticipation of October’s ‘painful’ Budget weigh on party’s approval ratingsYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Mercedes-Benz cuts guidance on slump in China’s economy
Mercedes-Benz shares fell 8% on Friday morning as the company cut its guidance for the second time since July2 days ago - China -
CNBC - Business
China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed’s jumbo cut
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year LPR at 3.85%.2 days ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Can you risk no Haaland? FPL tips & team of the week
If there was ever a week to back against goal machine Erling Haaland in FPL, then it is this one when he comes up against Arsenal's mean defence, writes Thomas Woods.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Coffee producers fear being cut off from EU by new land protection law
Drinks company JDE Peets pleads for year’s delay on ban on supplies from deforested areas over lack of guidelines2 days ago - European Union -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
FedEx Cuts Full-Year Outlook After Posting Lower Profit, Revenue
FedEx’s results were dragged down by weaker-than-expected demand, particularly in the U.S. domestic package market.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes-Benz Cuts Full-Year Outlook
The German luxury carmaker said the move was triggered by the further deterioration of the macroeconomic environment, specifically in China.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
After a Miscarriage and a High-Risk Pregnancy, Bliss in Parenting
Elizabeth Higgins Clark and Lauren Pomerantz endured quite a bit of grief after their 2018 wedding. Despite times of doubt, loneliness and loss, their relationship remained strong.September 14