Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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What has the Fed done in election years? Rate changes happen more often than not

The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half a percentage point on Wednesday marked the closest the central bank has come in launching an easing cycle on the cusp of a U.S.

What has the Fed done in election years? Rate changes happen more often than not
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Fed policymakers see end-2024 policy rate at 4.4%: projections

U.S. central bankers think they’ll need to lower interest rates to a range of 4.25%-4.50% by year-end, more than they anticipated in June, as inflation approaches their 2% goal

Fed policymakers see end-2024 policy rate at 4.4%: projections
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Fed Bowman's dissent is first from Fed governor since 2005

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Wednesday became the first Fed governor to vote against an interest-rate decision by the U.S. central bank since 2005, denying Fed

Fed Bowman's dissent is first from Fed governor since 2005
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Stellantis faces unprecedented UAW strikes a year after national walkout

The United Auto Workers union is eying multiple U.S. strikes against French-Italian carmaker Stellantis about a year after a national walkout cost the Detroit Three

Stellantis faces unprecedented UAW strikes a year after national walkout
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India's direct tax collection rises 16% y/y in April-Sept, government says

The Indian government's net direct tax collection rose 16% year-on-year to 9.96 trillion rupees ($119.07 billion) during April 1 to Sep 17, it said in a statement on Wednesday.

India's direct tax collection rises 16% y/y in April-Sept, government says
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The Federal Reserve is finally lowering rates. Here's what consumers should know

The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate from its 23-year high, with consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses

The Federal Reserve is finally lowering rates. Here's what consumers should know
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Bank of Canada members split on inflation outlook, minutes show

The Bank of Canada's governing council was split on the outlook for inflation ahead of its Sept 4 decision to cut rates for the third time in a row, minutes published on Wednesday showed.

Bank of Canada members split on inflation outlook, minutes show
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JPMorgan takes on Wall Street's overwork concerns with new role, memo shows

JPMorgan Chase has created a new role that will oversee its junior bankers and analysts amid a focus to tackle the persistent problem of overworking on Wall Street.

JPMorgan takes on Wall Street's overwork concerns with new role, memo shows
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New Jersey's OceanFirst Bank settles US redlining charges

New Jersey's OceanFirst Bank will pay $15.1 million, including at least $14 million to fund a loan subsidy fund, to settle a U.S.

New Jersey's OceanFirst Bank settles US redlining charges
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GameStop CEO Cohen to pay $1 million fine over Wells Fargo stock buy

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen agreed to pay a nearly $1 million penalty to settle the U.S.

GameStop CEO Cohen to pay $1 million fine over Wells Fargo stock buy
Economy|Finance

US funding rate spike could signal 'quirk' in its calculation, says Deutsche Bank

A recent jump in a key U.S. overnight funding rate could be the result of a peculiarity in the way it is calculated, rather than a signal of low liquidity,

US funding rate spike could signal 'quirk' in its calculation, says Deutsche Bank
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US SEC votes to allow half-penny stock pricing

Wall Street's top regulator on Wednesday unanimously voted to allow stock exchanges to price many shares in increments of half a penny, rather than the current minimum

US SEC votes to allow half-penny stock pricing
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Facebook parent Meta Platforms beats lawsuit over Apple privacy, Sandberg disclosures

Meta Platforms won the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders by concealing how changes to Apple's privacy settings would make Facebook and Instagram

Facebook parent Meta Platforms beats lawsuit over Apple privacy, Sandberg disclosures
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Broker First Horizon to pay fine to settle US SEC charges, regulator says

Broker-dealer First Horizon Advisors, Inc has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $325,000 in connection with its recommendations for certain products, the U.S.

Broker First Horizon to pay fine to settle US SEC charges, regulator says
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Tupperware lifts the lid on its financial problems with bankruptcy filing

Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Tupperware lifts the lid on its financial problems with bankruptcy filing
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Any bank merger in Germany must create competitive lender, Bundesbank chief says

Any bank merger in Germany must create a competitive institution robust enough to support economic growth, Bundesbank chief Joachim Nagel said on Wednesday, just as UniCredit is

Any bank merger in Germany must create competitive lender, Bundesbank chief says
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Rogers boosts sports bet with $3.5 billion deal for Bell's Maple Leaf stake

Rogers Communications said it would buy Bell's stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for C$4.7 billion ($3.46 billion) to become the majority owner of

Rogers boosts sports bet with $3.5 billion deal for Bell's Maple Leaf stake
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Wealthy families getting more bullish on risk assets, Citi survey shows

Wealthy families are seeking out risky assets and reducing cash holdings as they turn more bullish about the investment outlook, according to a Citigroup survey

Wealthy families getting more bullish on risk assets, Citi survey shows
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CVC urges Deutsche Bahn to reconsider Schenker sale to DSV, letter shows

Financial investor CVC is urging German state railway conglomerate Deutsche Bahn to reconsider its $16-billion sale of logistics arm Schenker to Denmark's DSV, a letter

CVC urges Deutsche Bahn to reconsider Schenker sale to DSV, letter shows
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Big banks in Britain eyed by watchdog over low saving rates

The largest banks in Britain are paying below-average interest rates for some savings accounts and face regulatory action if they fail to offer better value, the Financial Conduct

Big banks in Britain eyed by watchdog over low saving rates
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BHP's Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative

Plans for two new nickel trading platforms to challenge the London Metal Exchange (LME) have been blown off course by BHP's planned suspension of

BHP's Australian nickel stoppages spoil plans for LME alternative
Europe|Finance

Euro zone inflation not where ECB wants it to be, Bundesbank chief says

Euro zone inflation is still not as low as the European Central Bank would like, so interest rates need to remain sufficiently high to resolve price pressures, Bundesbank

Euro zone inflation not where ECB wants it to be, Bundesbank chief says
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EU sanctions focus expands to financing of Russia's battlefield products, envoy says

European Union sanctions could target financial institutions that underpin battlefield product flows to Russia as well as the supply of products made in southeast

EU sanctions focus expands to financing of Russia's battlefield products, envoy says
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This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams

This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams

This bank says ‘millions’ of people could be targeted by AI voice-cloning scams
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‘The party is over’ as Tupperware files for bankruptcy after years of troubles

‘The party is over’ as Tupperware files for bankruptcy after years of troubles

‘The party is over’ as Tupperware files for bankruptcy after years of troubles

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