14 h. ago Fed’s Cook signals December rate cut is not a forgone conclusion

Central bank governor makes first public remarks since Donald Trump’s move to fire her

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3 d. ago Fed officials’ opposition to rate cut signals growing challenge from hawks

Two regional central bank presidents say they would have kept interest rates on hold this week

Politics

5 d. ago Another blow for Trump as judge disqualifies ‘unlawfully serving’ top prosecutor in Los Angeles

Trump’s DOJ faces growing legal challenges over attempts to keep his loyalists in office without Senate confirmation

Events

6 d. ago Federal Reserve to cut key rate Wednesday, may signal another cut to follow

The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring

Politics

1 week ago UK adults hopeful about future despite global challenges, survey shows

A survey of 2,000 UK adults found that seven in 10 feel hopeful about their future - despite growing and more complex global challenges

Politics

1 week ago UK adults feel hopeful about the future despite global challenges

SEVEN in 10 UK adults feel hopeful about their future – despite growing and more complex global challenges, a new poll shows. The survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed acts of kindness, scientific advances, and seeing people help each other within a community are boosting optimism. Additionally, 95 per cent have felt feel a greater...

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1 week ago Acts of kindness and community support boost British optimism amid global concerns

A survey of 2,000 UK adults found that seven in 10 feel hopeful about their future - despite growing and more complex global challenges

Politics

2 w. ago Chancellor facing further Budget challenges after muted economic growth

The ONS said GDP rose by 0.1% in August and fell by 0.1% in July, in a revision to the previous estimate for no growth.

Economics

3 w. ago Fed officials were cautious about inflation as they agreed rate cuts

Minutes from US central bank’s September meeting showed lingering concern about price pressures

Politics

4 w. ago How politicians and passengers gave up on greener air travel

A renewed push for economic growth has added to technological challenges and problems with carbon offset schemes

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