News Updates from September 30 Israel Poised to Launch Ground Operation in Lebanon Powell Signals November Quarter Point Rate Cut

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policy

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

BBC to cut 155 roles from news operation

Broadcaster hopes move will save £24mn from budget, according to internal memo sent to staff

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Patriot — Alexei Navalny’s fight for a ‘beautiful Russia’, in his own words

The memoir of Putin’s murdered opponent is a worthy testament to his courage, defiance and humour

World - Financial Times - October 22

Inside Israel's Ground Offensive in Lebanon

Thousands of troops are on the hunt for Hezbollah infrastructure along the border.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

Israel says drone launched toward Netanyahu's home from Lebanon

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early Saturday that a drone was launched from Lebanon toward Netanyahu's home in Caesarea. Netanyahu and his wife were not home at the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its target

World - ABC News - October 17

European Central Bank, seeing no signs of recession, cuts interest rates again

The European Central Bank, which sets interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro currency, is not expecting the bloc to fall into recession as it cut borrowing costs once again after ...

World - ABC News - October 17

Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want

Next Thursday, economists expect broad agreement among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues on a decision to reduce the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Why home equity borrowers shouldn't wait for the November rate cut

If you need to access your home equity consider acting now, before a potential November rate cut. Here's why.

Israel launches fresh attacks in Lebanon and Gaza Strip

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Powell scores 23, Clippers rally from 26-point deficit to beat Spurs 113-104

Norman Powell scored 23 points, Amir Coffey added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from an early 26-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 Monday night for their first win at ...

Sports - ABC News - 13 hours ago

China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points

The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Hezbollah confirms Naim Qassem as new leader

The war continues between Israel and forces in Gaza and Lebanon.