Fed’s Beige Book says economy is stable. Firms more optimistic about 2025, but tariffs a worry.
The U.S. expanded steadily in November, but hiring was subdued and inflation was still a nagging problem in some parts of the ...
Only Cutting Back Regulatory Discretion Will Stop Debanking
Marc Andreessen and Joe Rogan talked about debanking on Rogan's show. The discussion, and the follow up on X, went viral over ...
Stocks Hold Steady as Fed's Powell Speaks
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were still on track for record closing highs as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took questions at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit. The S&P 500 was up 0.4%, ...
Fed Beige Book Shows Businesses Confident in Demand Prospects
Economic activity increased slightly in November after little change in preceding months, and US businesses grew more upbeat ...
Stock market today: Tech stocks and AI pull Wall Street toward more records
U.S. stock indexes are rising toward more records Wednesday after tech companies talked up how much artificial intelligence ...
New Zealand's Fonterra reports drop in first-quarter profit
Fonterra Co-operative reported a drop in its first-quarter profit after tax on Thursday, flagging impacts from lower sales ...
'Fed Up' Mom-to-Be Says She Won't Reveal Baby's Sex or Name to Family Members, but the 'Suggestions Won't Stop'
A woman who is pregnant with her first child says that her siblings and in-laws have been "hounding" her for information ...
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College Closures Set to Surge Amid Declining Enrollment, Fed Research Warns
The number of U.S. college closures is expected to rise sharply as declining student enrollment pressures institutions, ...
US economy grew slightly in recent weeks, Fed survey says
U.S. economic activity has expanded slightly in most regions since early October, with employment growth "subdued" and inflation rising at a modest pace and businesses expressing optimism about the ...
Powell Says Economic Strength Gives Fed Ability to Take Time on Rate Cuts
The economy is strong, and it’s stronger than we thought it was going to be in September,’ said the Fed chief.
Powell remarks watched for sign of pushback or support of Fed rate cut
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on Wednesday with key jobs data due Friday, a "quiet" period for Fed ...
Ancient DNA sheds light on how dogs and humans bonded in Americas
The origins of dog domestication in the Americas have long been a mystery, but a new study sheds light on the ancient ...