Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday, moving at a less aggressive pace than before but continuing its efforts to rightsize monetary policy. In a follow-up to September’s big half percentage point reduction, the Federal Open Market Committee lowered its benchmark overnight borrowing rate by a quarter percentage point, or 25…

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Election live updates: Harris tells supporters, ‘Roll up your sleeves’ and mobilize, in speech conceding to Trump

Election live updates: Harris tells supporters, ‘Roll up your sleeves’ and mobilize, in speech conceding to Trump

Obamas attribute Harris loss to global pandemic headwinds for democratic incumbents Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama appear on stage on the second night of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.  Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Barack…

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Foreign automaker stocks slide on Trump tariff fears

Foreign automaker stocks slide on Trump tariff fears

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign town hall meeting, moderated by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in Flint, Michigan, U.S., September 17, 2024.  Brian Snyder | Reuters DETROIT — Stock prices of foreign automakers, including Chinese and German manufacturers, fell sharply on Wednesday amid concerns the U.S. will…

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