The Fed likely won't raise rates this month — but November is another matter
Last week's economic data increasingly gave investors hope that the Federal Reserve could hold interest rates steady this month, following a hike in July that brought rates to their highest level in 22 years. But the Fed hasn't ruled out additional rate increases, and that could still happen unless inflation slows further.
2023-09-03 20:25
Investors lower outlook for consumers as student loans, credit card debts pile up
By David Randall NEW YORK Signs of rising consumer stress are prompting some fund managers to grow more
2023-09-01 18:16
US consumer spending is expected to cool further but not fall off a cliff
After a remarkable summer of robust consumer spending and financial-market resilience, the US economy is widely expected to slow in the coming months as the Federal Reserve continues its historic inflation fight.
2023-08-27 19:58
Historically stormy month of September may test US stock rally
By David Randall NEW YORK U.S. stock investors are bracing for a potentially volatile September as the market
2023-08-26 05:57
88 UK deaths linked to Canada 'poison seller'
Kenneth Law is alleged to have sold lethal substance online to people in the UK, Canada and the US.
2023-08-25 08:17
Malka Leifer: Israeli ex-principal jailed for sexually abusing Australian students
Malka Leifer was convicted of abusing two pupils at an ultra-Orthodox Jewish school in Melbourne.
2023-08-24 13:27
The Best Wireless Headphones for 2023
Stereo headphones have been around since well before the first Sony Walkman, and that's roughly
2023-08-24 02:19
The next phase of the Fed's historic inflation fight is waiting for rate cuts
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to their highest level in 22 years in an aggressive bid to curb inflation, and there's a chance that more rate increases may still be on tap if the economy's strength causes inflation to rebound.
2023-08-20 19:50
Less cash, fewer bears could leave U.S. stocks vulnerable
By David Randall NEW YORK Several indicators that pointed to upside for U.S. stocks this year have shifted
2023-08-19 08:19
Cat and dog influencers help Ukrainians cope with war
How animals' accounts have been bringing Ukrainians hope and even practical advice at a time of war.
2023-08-19 07:21
Reports: USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski has resigned following Women's World Cup elimination
The head coach of the US women's national soccer team, Vlatko Andonovski, has resigned from his position after the US made an early exit from the Women's World Cup, unnamed sources tell ESPN and The Athletic.
2023-08-17 12:28
HiFiMan Sundara Review
The open-back HiFiMan Sundara headphones feature planar magnetic drivers that deliver clear detail. They sit
2023-08-17 03:57