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CBS News - Top stories
Fed expected to cut benchmark interest rate, providing relief to consumers
Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains what to expect from the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut and what it could mean for your finances.20 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
The unemployment measure you’ve never heard is flashing a recession warning
It may be a puzzle as to why the Fed is cutting at all when the economy is far from recession. One indicator suggests an answer.23 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the pros and cons if the Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.24 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Why Uncertainty Still Hangs Over the Fed’s Rate Decision
Investors, economists and politicians are at odds over whether the central bank should cut interest rates by a quarter-point, or more.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Hezbollah Blames Israel for Deadly Pager Attack, and Fed Expected to Cut Rates
Plus, gymnast Jordan Chiles’s Olympic medal fight.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Fed rate cut on collision course with 2024 election politics
The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates by at least a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday, putting the politically independent agency in the crosshairs of a heated election in which ...3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
5 ways the Fed’s rate cuts will affect workers and consumers
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting interest rates this week, marking an inflection point in the economy. The move is expected to have an effect on financing rates in various ...3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
Israel, blamed by Hizbollah for Tuesday’s attack, has long used telephones and their successors to track and kill enemies3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
A Fed Rate Cut Would Cap a Winning Streak for Biden and Harris on Prices
Improved data on borrowing costs and price growth has buoyed consumers, but it might be coming too late to significantly affect the presidential race4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
Wall Street Expects Half-Point Fed Rate Cut
The S&P 500 is hovering just below record territory, driven by a revived rally as bets have grown that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by half a percentage point.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be? Officials Need to Strike a Balance.
Policymakers are expected to lower rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday while releasing fresh economic forecasts.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be? Officials Need to Strike a Balance.
Policymakers are expected to lower rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday while releasing fresh economic forecasts.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
A Guide to London’s Most Distinctive Shops
Sure, you can hit Harrods. But the British capital also has small specialized shops, some centuries old and still crafting items by hand. Here, a selection of singular shopping experiences.4 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed expected to lower interest rate in bid to firm up labor market
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce Wednesday its first interest rate cut since 2020.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on Thursday5 hours ago - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
The FT foreign correspondents’ guide to business dining around the world
The top tables for breaking bread and sealing deals in great global cities9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.16 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Suspicious letters with unknown substance sent to election officials, feds say
State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.17 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher after exploding-pagers attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Oil futures finished higher Tuesday, appearing to get a lift after pagers carried by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded around the same time in an apparent attack — raising fears of a broader ...17 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
A Fed rate cut is coming. How big is anyone's guess.
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its key interest rate Wednesday, the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic that it has pushed it lower.17 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
This part of the Treasury market may move the most on a Fed interest-rate cut
Wednesday’s interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve is shaping up to become one of the most exciting announcements by the central bank in a long time, with the potential to reshape what’s ...17 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Bitcoin climbs above $60,000 ahead of Fed rate decision
Bitcoin reclaimed $60,000 on Tuesday as investors awaited details on the Federal Reserve's rate cutting plans.17 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Cash was king — but these bonds are outperforming ahead of Fed rate cuts
A popular ‘T-bill and chill’ trade is about to become a lot less cool as the Fed starts lowering interest rates.17 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
What to know about buying a home before the Fed cuts rates
The Fed's rate cut this week could have an impact on the homebuying process. Here's how.17 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Our approach to the stock market heading into the Fed's big Wednesday decision
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.18 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Make this last-minute money move before the Fed’s interest-rate cut
Plus, tips for how savers and spenders can prep for the first interest-rate cut since 202019 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What will happen to gold prices after the Fed cuts rates?
Here's what you can expect to happen to the price of gold after the Fed rate cut happens this week.19 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Bitcoin jumps while Dow falls ahead of the Fed’s interest-rate decision
Bitcoin jumped Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s key rate decision on Wednesday, as traders expect the central bank policymakers to deliver the first interest-rate cut in four years.20 hours ago - Crypto -
GameSpot - Tech
Street Fighter 6 Terry Bogard Character Guide Video
Learn more about how to play as Terry the upcoming character coming to Street Fighter 6.20 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
UFC 307 -- Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.: Fight card, date, odds, location, rumors, complete guide
Pereira makes the main event walk for the fourth time in 11 months21 hours ago - UFC -
Financial Times - World
Market speculation about the next Fed rate cut masks deeper issues
Even so, perma-critics of the US central bank are cracking their knuckles in anticipation21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Banks, Stocks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Fed to cut rates by a quarter point with a soft landing expected, according to CNBC Fed Survey
The survey shows 84% of the 27 respondents, including economists, fund managers and strategists, see the Fed cutting by a quarter percentage point.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
A crisis of confidence at the Fed
Its self doubt comes in a decisive week for central banksYesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.Yesterday - Federal Reserve