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This is your wallet on Fed rate hikes: 2 years, 4 charts
In four charts, here’s how much money the campaign to rein in inflation may have cost you since it began in March 2022.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Commercial real estate is itching for a rebound two years after start of Fed rate hikes
Demand for office leases is picking up, but interest rates are still a wild card.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 98.95
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 98.95 — up nine of the past 12 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Here’s how much money Americans in their 30s have in their 401(k)s
Americans in their 30s are around halfway to retirement age, but many don't have much saved in their 401(k)s.CNBC - Business -
Here's how to watch RFK Jr.'s VP announcement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday afternoon about his pick for vice president, ending weeks of speculation over his running mate amid his long-shot independent bid. Kennedy is set to make his announcement at 2 ...The Hill - Politics -
How Nicole Shanahan rose through tech and law to RFK Jr.'s ticket
Nicole Shanahan is the VP pick for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Learn more about the lawyer, philanthropist and entrepreneur.NBC News - Politics -
Janet Yellen warns China against clean energy dumping
US Treasury secretary tells Beijing its trade practices will distort markets and harm workersFinancial Times - Business - China -
Top Fed official says ‘no rush’ on rates after ‘disappointing’ data
Progress on taming price rises ‘has slowed and may have stalled’, according to Christopher WallerFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start familiesFinancial Times - Business -
In the Markets, a Tug of War Between Big Tech and the Fed
On Wall Street, excitement about A.I. outweighs concern about interest rates. But rocketing stocks could make it tough for the Federal Reserve to cut rates.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
'The Fed has made two major mistakes in its history,' expert says. Here's how those affect policy today
As the Federal Reserve prepares to lower interest rates, the central bank is being particularly careful about not repeating past mistakes, experts say.CNBC - Business -
Hire factcheckers to fight election fake news, EU tells tech firms
Parliamentary elections thought vulnerable to fake news will test social media firms and bloc’s new DSA laws. Social media firms including TikTok, X, Facebook and Instagram will be required to put an army of factcheckers and moderators in place ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Fed Rate Outlook Looks Just Right for Banks
Banks look forward to relief on deposit costs but have no desire to go back to zero rates.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Fed’s Goolsbee expects three rate cuts this year
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Monday he now expects three quarter-point interest rate cuts this year.MarketWatch - Business -
I’m Inc.’s Emotional Intelligence Columnist. Here’s How I Manage My Emotions, Reduce Anxiety, and Build Stronger Relationships
I've studied and taught emotional intelligence for years. Here's what I learned in the process.Inc. - Business -
U.K.’s tech unicorns honored with ever-changing statue in NYC
The United Kingdom is honoring its unicorns -- or startups with a valuation above $1 billion -- with its Ever-Changing Statue in New York.VentureBeat - Tech -
Keenan Allen ‘stunned and hurt' by Chargers fallout, per report. Here's why
The Chargers — in a shocking move — traded Keenan Allen to the Bears on March 14 for just a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. It was an eye-popping move, considering Allen spent the last 11 years with the Chargers. According to a new report ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Nigeria's central bank hikes interest rate to 24.75% as it battles sky-high inflation, currency crisis
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa's largest economy looks to recover from a historic currency crisis and soaring inflation.CNBC - Business -
Long-Term JGBs Edge Lower Amid Worries Over BOJ Rate-Hike Pace
Long-term JGBs edged lower in the Tokyo session, weighed by concerns over the BOJ’s rate-hike pace after last week’s policy normalization.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Global Cuts Paramount Credit Rating Into Junk Territory
The ratings company cut Paramount Global to BB-plus from BBB-minus, citing continuing cord cutting and elevated investments required to support the buildout of streaming services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why a Fed rate cut in June is not yet a done deal
An interest-rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, though now widely expected, should not be viewed as decision that has already been made, Fed watchers say.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Comex Gold Settles 0.62% Higher at $2190.60, Record High
Gold prices climbed to a new record high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fed’s Waller says there’s ‘no rush’ to cut U.S. interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Chris Waller said high inflation readings and strong job gains in early 2024 reinforce his view that “there is no rush” to cut U.S. interest rates.MarketWatch - Business -
Total Solar Eclipse Safety: How to Watch Without Hurting Your Eyes
A number of case studies published after recent total solar eclipses highlight the importance of safe viewing.The New York Times - Health -
Big tech companies could drive the S&P 500 to 6,000 this year or crash it to 4,500, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lays out a scenario for the S&P 500 to hit 6,000 by the end of the year thanks to Big Tech.MarketWatch - Business -
How do interest rates affect me?
Bank of England interest rates have an impact on the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.BBC News - Top stories -
Stocks surge after Fed indicates three rate cuts still coming this year
The S&P topped 5,200 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was still targeting three rate cuts in 2024. Markets had feared hotter-than-expected inflation and jobs data would persuade the Fed to trim its timeline.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Don't sweat the prospect of no Fed rate cuts, economist says — markets will still march higher
Markets will continue to rally even if the Fed chooses not to cut interest rates this year, according to Steven Blitz, TS Lombard's chief U.S. economist.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Three Fed interest-rate cuts this year? Yes, top banking economists say.
Top economists at big U.S. banks predict the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times this year — with the first reduction in June — even though inflation is unlikely to slow much further in 2024.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Inflation risks appear to be tilting higher, threatening to throw Fed’s rate-cut hopes into disarray
The possibility that U.S. inflation won’t trend much lower is raising concerns that Federal Reserve policymakers are mistakenly clinging to prospects for three interest-rate cuts this year and may lose their credibility, which could trigger ...MarketWatch - Business -
Cervical cancer rates are climbing among low-income women. Here's why.
Story at a glance Cervical cancer rates, long on the decline, are climbing among low-income women in the United States. Cervical cancer was once the leading cause of death for American women, according to the American Cancer Society. But ...The Hill - Politics -
How much money Americans in their 50s have in their 401(k)s
Retirement is in view for Americans in their 50s. However, many have less saved than they may want. A retirement expert's tips to get on track.CNBC - Business -
Yale psychologist: Feeling too busy can damage your brain health—here are 3 easy ways to fix it
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos says filling up your calendar is bad for your well-being. Here are her strategies for feeling less busy.CNBC - Business -
Canada school boards accuse social media firms of ‘rewiring’ how kids think
District education authorities launch multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Meta, Snap Inc and ByteDance. Four of Canada’s largest school boards have launched a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against the social media companies Meta, Snap Inc and ...The Guardian - World -
One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images
AI fakery is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems confronting us onlineABC News - Tech -
Global inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youFinancial Times - World -
Home equity loan rate forecast for spring 2024: Here's what experts predict
With a rate cut from the Federal Reserve on the horizon, many are wondering what will happen to home equity rates.CBS News - Top stories -
How has this $25 billion fund beaten the S&P 500? Patience — and preparing for ‘the next big thing’
Tech stocks have been on a wild ride over the past few years, but the Franklin DynaTech Fund has performed very well over long cycles. Here’s how it might get in early on another transformational business cycle.MarketWatch - Business