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UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2025: the ratings
Consultancies recommended by clients and peers, rated by sectors and servicesFinancial Times - 14h -
Will home equity loan interest rates fall this February?
With the Fed pausing interest rates, prospective borrowers may be contemplating the short-term future of interest rates.CBS News - 5d -
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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 marketsFinancial Times - 5d -
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 ratesFinancial Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - Jan. 29 -
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 - Jan. 29 -
Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged in first rate decision of 2nd Trump presidency
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will make its first interest rate decision of the second Trump administration with economists predicting rates will remain unchanged. CBS News business analyst Jill ...CBS News - Jan. 29 -
How low will UK interest rates go?
There is more room for the Bank of England to loosen monetary policy than the market expectsFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Will the Fed respond to Trump’s call on interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 26 -
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 -
More Americans file for unemployment benefits, continuing claims highest in 3 years
Jobless claims applications ticked up modestly last week, but the total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits rose to their highest level in more than three yearsABC News - Jan. 23 -
BoJ looks to raise rates in shadow of Trump inauguration
Increase would further entrench officials’ move to normalise monetary policyFinancial 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 -
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 indexMarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
The unemployment rate for Black women fell in December, following a sharp rise
Black women saw a decline in the unemployment rate in December, as it slipped to 5.4%. That is an improvement from November’s rate of 5.9%.CNBC - 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 -
U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
U.S. economy adds 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.1%
The final jobs report of the Biden administration has been released. It shows that the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and that the unemployment rate came in at 4.1%. NBC News’ ...NBC 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 -
Can Low Unemployment Last Under Trump?
Hiring has slowed, but joblessness remains at levels defying economic norms. Big policy changes under a new administration could test that resilience.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
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 -
Mortgage rates hit highest level since July, crushing application demand
Total mortgage application volume dropped 3.7% compared with the previous week.CNBC - 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 -
Golden Globes Ratings Decline Slightly to 9.3 Million Viewers
The show on Sunday averaged 9.3 million viewers, down from 9.4 million the year before.The New York Times - 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 -
Stocks appear ‘rate sensitive once again’ as bond yields press higher
Rising interest rates in the bond market seems to be weighing on stocks, as investors wait for an upcoming U.S. jobs report and for Wall Street banks to kick off corporate earnings season.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
New York Crime Rate Falls, but Number of Felony Assaults Rises Again
Killings and shootings have dropped, but headlines have been dominated by terrifying crimes, like the killing of a woman who was burned to death on the F train.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
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 -
Analysts embrace ServiceTitan’s market-share potential in parade of buy ratings
The software maker for blue-collar businesses, which recently went public, draws “buy” or “overweight” ratings from at least six analysts.MarketWatch - Jan. 6
