Surprising Fed Chair

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Fed should beware of wishing on an R-star

US central bank risks reviving inflation if it keeps lowering the federal funds rate in pursuit of a nirvana state

World - Financial Times - October 23

Fed Beige Book continues to point to sluggish economy

Nine out of 12 districts report flat or declining activity.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Inflation Cooled Further in September, PCE Index Shows

Overall inflation slowed in September from a year earlier, though some signs of stubbornness lingered under the surface.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Trump Is Inheriting Booming Markets and a Decisive Fed

Stocks and bitcoin are smashing records while the labor market deteriorates, U.S. debt balloons, and housing affordability worsens.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Here's what changed in the new Fed statement

This is a comparison of Thursday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in September.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Jay Powell sets some limits

World - Financial Times - 19 hours ago

The Fed’s Job Is About to Get a Lot Harder

Jerome Powell sees an uncertain path as Trump enters the White House and inflation wavers.

Business - Inc. - 11 hours ago

Feds investigate racist text messages sent nationwide

Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at ...

The Surprise Factor That Helped the Liberty to Even the W.N.B.A. Finals

New York’s roster is full of stars. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton added her name to the list with her game-sealing performance in Game 2.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Was Killed After a Surprise Battlefield Encounter

Although Yahya Sinwar was a major target of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the soldiers who killed the militant chief had not expected to run across him, Israeli officials said.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Rooney 'surprised' by Tuchel getting England job

Former England forward Wayne Rooney has said he is surprised at the FA's decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Clase 'surprised' by woes, confident despite loss

Star Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has now given up six hits and four runs in his past two postseason appearances, this after posting a 0.61 ERA during the regular season.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Blackhawks Forward's Surprising Start To New Season

This returning Chicago Blackhawks is turning heads with their early season performance.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

Why Baron Davis believes Warriors will ‘surprise' people this season

Former NBA All-Star point guard Baron Davis explains why he believes the Warriors will improve on their 2023-24 NBA season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

The Original John Wick Was Saved By A Surprising Producer

Today, October 24, marks the 10th anniversary of John Wick , the film that revitalized Keanu Reeves' career and arguably ranks among the greatest action movies of all time. But few knew how close ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Is the UN warning of 3.1C global warming a surprise?

Another dire temperature prediction but it has to be seen in context.

Shocks and surprises covering House Republicans for The Hill

I knew things would get interesting when I accepted a job with The Hill covering House Republicans in the summer of 2014.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Perplexity CEO ‘Surprised’ by Publishers’ Lawsuit Against Startup

Aravind Srinivas said he told Dow Jones and the New York Post in June that the AI company was open to discussions about using their content.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Lions WR Williams: PED ban 'complete surprise'

The NFL suspended Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams for two games for violating its PED policy.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Could we see a Trump November Surprise?

Trump victories in North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania could end the contest.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Chalamet makes surprise appearance at lookalike event

The Wonka star stuns fans by turning up to his own lookalike contest and poses for photos with contestants.

To few in F1's surprise, Verstappen overstepped in Mexico

Max Verstappen's aggressive race craft has earned him a less-than-glittering reputation.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Morning Report — Trump, Puerto Rico and the October surprise?

In today’s issue: One week to go. Seven days before Election Day, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are making their closing arguments to voters, and their last-week appearances ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Armie Hammer Launches HammerTime Podcast

Armie Hammer’s career sunk after he was accused of sexual assault and making shocking comments about cannibalism. He said he hopes to learn from his show’s guests.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30

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