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Banking, Economy

“The Economy Looks Solid, but the Fed Plans to Cut Rates Anyway…”

“…The Federal Reserve is planning to cut rates at its policy meeting at the end of the month even though the United States economy, by most available evidence, is doing perfectly fine. It appears, based on a close reading of… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy, Stocks

“S&P 500 hits record as Wall Street bets the Fed will lower interest rates, Dow surges 250 points”

“Stocks rose sharply on Thursday after the Federal Reserve hinted at possible interest rate cuts as soon as next month. The S&P 500 surged 0.9%, hitting a record high of 2,954.33 as the tech and energy sectors outperformed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 256 points… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Fed holds rates steady, but opens the door for a rate cut in the future”

“A divided Federal Reserve held the line on interest rates Wednesday and indicated formally that no cuts are coming in 2019. The decision came amid divisions over what is ahead and still leaves open the possibility that policy loosening could… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy, Personal Finance

“Mastercard and Visa agree to cut overseas card fees”

“Mastercard and Visa have both agreed to cut their fees for tourists using their cards in the EU, after a long-running battle with the European Commission. The credit card firms will now charge retailers around 40% less on non-EU credit… Continue Reading…

Economy

“US weekly jobless claims drop to the lowest level since 1969”

“The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits dropped to a 49-1/2-year low last week, pointing to sustained labor market strength that could temper expectations of a sharp slowdown in economic growth. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell… Continue Reading…