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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.11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
August inflation data takes BoE September rate cut off the table
Core and services inflation ticked up, though the overall direction of travel remains positive16 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Bank of England’s rate cutting on hold after air fares take off
The Bank of England unlikely to join peers in cutting rates this month as it’s stymied by stubborn service sector inflation.11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
US interest rates cut by 0.5% in first drop in four years
The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected.3 hours ago -
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.11 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
New bank hubs to open but many don't have printers to provide statements
New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs.15 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
Most US Teens Use Generative AI. Most of Their Parents Don’t Know
A news survey shows that AI use among high schoolers has exploded in recent months, as educators and parents struggle to keep up.14 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
'Don't like it': Audio shows ref angst at Rice red
Premier League referee Chris Kavanagh conceded he 'didn't like' showing Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice a red card for kicking the ball away during the draw against Brighton last month, but had no ...13 minutes ago -
The New York Times - Business
How to Read the Fed’s ‘Dot Plot’ Like a Pro
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates on Wednesday. Wall Street is focused on how much, and on what comes next.7 hours ago
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Hezbollah Walkie-Talkies Blow Up Across Lebanon in Second Wave of Explosions
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How a Covert Attack Against Hezbollah Unfolded Across Lebanon's Streets and Malls
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