Currency Tailspin Forces Brazils Leader to Do the Unthinkable Cut Spending

The coming global interest-rate collapse will force the Fed to cut four times in 2025

Economic pain worldwide will trigger capital flight to U.S. Treasurys, driving down those yields, investment manager Louis Navellier says. The Fed will follow.

MarketWatch - 31m

Sticky inflation creates rift at Fed over how much to cut rates

Federal Reserve leaders are unified in their resolve to quash the worst bout of inflation in four decades. They just no longer agree on how high to keep U.S. interest rates to achieve their goal.

MarketWatch - 31m

Fiscal concerns should not hold up tax cuts

Small business supports extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, some Republicans are calling for spending cuts to offset the cost of the tax cuts.

The Hill - 32m

My list of Democrats’ biggest lies of 2024. Do you agree?

Outgoing President Joe Biden and his Democratic support team have been caught in a series of blatant lies, including denying his cognitive decline, downplaying the federal debt, and denying the ...

The Hill - 1h

Nissan could face cost-cutting 'carnage' in Honda merger, Carlos Ghosn says

"There is practically no complementarity here," the former Nissan CEO told CNBC.

CNBC - 1h

Trump won last week's spending battle on points

Donald Trump's intervention in the funding fight led to the passage of a vastly scaled-back continuing resolution, demonstrating his power and ability to disrupt the status quo, while the ...

The Hill - 1h

Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president

Yahoo News - 1h

How Well Do You Know Baseball? Here’s Your Chance to Test It.

To celebrate the sport, we present The Athletic’s 2024 Baseball Trivia Extravaganza.

The New York Times - 2h

Here's why business leaders are spending big on Trump's inaugural committee

Donations to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee offer a "unique opportunity" to curry favor with the White House, experts told CNBC.

CNBC - 2h

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of forcing ex-assistant to clean up after ‘Wild King Night’ parties

Attorneys for Phillip Pines lay out list of claims related to alleged sex parties in lawsuit filed in Los Angeles . Detained rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs , already facing more than 30 civil ...

The Guardian - 3h

Ranking top-5 NFL rookie pass-catchers: Brock Bowers on verge of history; Marvin Harrison Jr. misses cut

The best first-year pass-catchers in the NFL

CBS Sports - 3h

Quiz: Do You Know the Words That Were Popular in 2024?

A varied assortment of words entered (or re-entered) the lexicon this year. How well do you know them?

The New York Times - 3h

Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces says they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkey

ABC News - 4h

19 Inspiring Mindfulness Quotes to Inspire Leaders to Be Their Best

These quotes provide advice and inspiration to lead a more intentional and meaningful life.

Inc. - 5h

Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader in Iran

Israel assassinated Hamas’ top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.

NBC News - 6h

BYD construction site in Brazil shut over ‘slavery-like’ conditions

More than 160 Chinese nationals were found living in ‘degrading’ conditions and working excessive hours. Business live – latest updates Brazilian authorities have halted the construction of a ...

The Guardian - 7h

Warning signs for conservatives who want to draft Trump in their spending war

Hardliners openly admit they felt they lost every funding fight this year. They’re hoping the incoming president turns that around.

Politico - 8h

Brazil’s mysterious ‘man of the hole’ is dead. Should his land remain protected?

The death of Tanaru, the last member of an uncontacted group in the Amazon, raises questions about ethnic cleansing of Indigenous people, justice and the future of ancestral lands. Read more in ...

The Guardian - 10h

The Most Satisfying, Rewarding, and Fulfilling Thing Any Leader Can Ever Do

Aside from providing for yourself and the people you care about, of course.

Inc. - 10h

Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It

The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.

Inc. - 23h

House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos

Politico - 3d

House Republicans float a debt limit, spending pact deal — with themselves

Politico - 3d

Johnson lays out two spending paths in House GOP meeting

Politico - 4d

Senators continue to wait for House lawmakers to ‘sort it themselves’ on spending

Politico - 4d

Johnson moves forward on spending Plan C: Breaking up the bills

Politico - 4d

House conservatives raised concerns about Johnson to Trump before spending fiasco

A handful of conservative House Republicans were voicing concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to President-elect Trump even before last week’s government funding fiasco, multiple sources on ...

The Hill - 7h

As the wealthy keep spending, here’s why the middle class is in for a tough 2025

Over the last year, middle-income Americans have started to behave more like lower-income consumers, an economist noted. More inflation and a tight job market in 2025 stand to increase pressure on ...

MarketWatch - 7h

If You’re Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It

Involvement in issues beyond the immediate scope of one’s personal life and work, undertaken for the greater good, is more important than ever.

The New York Times - 8h

Brazil shuts BYD factory site over 'slavery' conditions

More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors.

BBC News - 11h

What Hun Manet Is Like as Cambodia’s New Leader

Hun Manet, who took over as prime minister last year, has followed in the steps of his father, who ran Cambodia for nearly 40 years.

The New York Times - 13h

Defense minister acknowledges Israel killed Hamas leader

Yahoo News - 17h

On patrol with Kenyan forces inside Haiti's gang warzone

The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.

BBC News - 18h

Raiders ignore draft uproar: 'Don't do this to lose'

With fans upset over the team's draft slot slipping after a victory Sunday, Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said winning matters and "we don't do this to lose."

ESPN - 19h

Israel confirms it killed Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran

Yahoo News - 20h

Aaron Rodgers says he's willing to take pay cut, mentor Jets rookie QB in 2025 if veteran returns to New York

The 41-year-old Rodgers, however, still hasn't decided if he will play in 2025 or not

CBS Sports - 21h

Premature babies among hundreds at risk as Israeli forces besiege Gaza hospital, director warns

Premature babies are among those at risk of dying if one of the remaining hospitals in northern Gaza follows Israeli orders to evacuate, the facility’s director warned.

NBC News - 22h

On Chrismukkah, What’s an Interfaith Family to Do?

The two holidays will converge for the first time since 2005. For some, celebrating both means “the best blend of the two.”

The New York Times - 1d

Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead and a dozen others missing

Brazilian police say that that at least two people have been killed and a dozen others are missing after the collapse of a bridge that linked two northern states

ABC News - 1d

My sewing group makes reusable produce bags - cutting back on plastic and textile waste

Read more from My DIY climate hack , a series on everyday people’s creative solutions to the climate crisis Single-use plastic bags are not only wasteful, they cause serious damage to the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Clutch forced fumble seals Cowboys win over Bucs as Dallas continues late-season surge

The Cowboys have now won four of their last five even though they're no longer in playoff contention. The Bucs' playoff hopes took a hit with a loss.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Currency Tailspin Forces Brazils Leader to Do the Unthinkable Cut Spending

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