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Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday, continuing a wait-and-see approach adopted by the central bank in recent months as it observes potential effects of tariffs.
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Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump
The Fed has pursued a patient approach as it awaits the effects of tariffs.
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Federal judge to deny Trump administration's motion to dismiss lawsuit over block on wind projects
A federal judge in Massachusetts said Wednesday he plans to deny a motion by the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit over its blocking of wind energy projects, siding with a coalition of state attorneys general
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Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, third consecutive weekly decline
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased for the third week in a row, a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers at a time when elevated borrowing costs remain a drag on the housing market
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The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased to 6.81% this week, Freddie Mac says, its third straight decline
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased to 6.81% this week, Freddie Mac says, its third straight decline
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More employers are sending workers shopping for their own health coverage
More employers are putting health insurance decisions in the hands of workers
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How much could US gas prices rise amid Israel-Iran conflict?
U.S. gas prices could rise within days, industry analysts said.
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June 18
How to improve your credit score if you've missed student loan payments
Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection
June 18
June 18
Nippon Steel finalizes $15B takeover of US Steel after sealing security agreement
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel say they've finalized their “historic partnership,” a year-and-a-half after the Japanese company first proposed its deal to buy the iconic American steelmaker for nearly $15 billion
June 18
June 18
What to know about the GENIUS Act, a crypto regulation bill
The Senate voted 68-30 to pass the measure late Tuesday.
June 18
June 18
In rural Alaska, a village turns to solar and biomass energies to cut diesel and save money
On a former military base in Galena, Alaska, a school that houses about 200 high school students teaches sustainability among many things
June 18
June 18
US unemployment ticked down, hovering at historically low levels
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dipped to 245,000 last week amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade policies
June 18
June 18
UK inflation eases by less than anticipated ahead of Bank of England rate decision
Inflation in the U.K. dropped modestly in May as a drop in air fares and transport costs were largely offset by rising food prices, particularly chocolate
June 18
June 18
EU's top diplomat warns Russia has a plan for long-term aggression against Europe
The European Union's top diplomat says Russia's massive military spending suggests that President Vladimir Putin plans to use his armed forces again elsewhere in the future
June 18
June 18
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancelations
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancelations, including to and from the resort island of Bali
June 18
June 18
Japan records trade deficit as exports suffer from Trump's tariffs
Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump
June 18
June 18
Firms led by US military veterans deliver aid, alarming humanitarian groups
In Gaza and Africa, U.S. contracting firms led by former American intelligence and military officers are taking on aid delivery in conflict zones
June 18
June 18
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices rise as escalating Iran-Israel crisis hits Wall Street
Asian shares are mixed and oil prices have advanced after the escalation of conflict in the Middle East hit Wall Street
June 18
June 18
Judge could advance Purdue Pharma's $7B opioid settlement after all 50 states back it
A judge is being asked to clear the way for local governments and individual victims to vote on OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids
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June 17
Colombia's Senate approves labor bill that would mean more pay and protections for workers
Colombia’s Senate has approved a labor bill that is expected to grant workers more overtime pay while making it harder for companies to hire employees on short-term contracts
June 17
June 17
Civil rights agency's acting chief to face questions on anti-DEI, transgender stances
The acting chief of the country’s top agency for enforcing worker rights will face questions at a Senate committee hearing Wednesday over her efforts to prioritize anti-diversity investigations while sidelining certain racial and gender discrimination ...
June 17
June 17
Los Angeles mayor lifts downtown curfew she imposed during protests against immigration raids
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is lifting a curfew in downtown Los Angeles
June 17
June 17
Trump tax bill would widen deficits by $2.8T after factoring in economic impacts, CBO says
President Donald Trump’s tax and budget bill would increase deficits by $2.8 trillion over the next decade after factoring in other economic effects
June 17
June 17
Argentine ex-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner allowed to serve corruption sentence at home
A federal court in Argentina has granted former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s request to serve a six-year prison sentence for corruption at home
June 17
June 17
Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests
Brazil has auctioned off several land and offshore potential oil sites near the Amazon River, aiming to expand production in untapped regions despite protests from environmental and Indigenous groups
June 17
June 17
FDA to offer faster drug reviews to companies promoting 'national priorities'
The Food and Drug Administration says it will begin offering faster reviews to new medicines that align with Trump administration priorities for Americans' health
June 17
June 17
Trump suggests he'll extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app
President Donald Trump has suggested that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app
June 17
June 17
Kraft Heinz pulling certain artificial dyes from its US products in 2027
Kraft Heinz will be pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes
June 17
June 17
US retail sales fall as Americans turn cautious after spending early to beat tariffs
Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back after a sharp increase in spending in March to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports
June 17
June 17
North Korea plans to send military construction workers and deminers to Russia
North Korea will send thousands of military construction workers and deminers to Russia
June 17
June 17
LeBron stars in Amazon ad, credits family for historic 23rd season return while nursing knee injury
LeBron James may be daydreaming about Prime Day deals in his new Amazon commercial, but there’s no fantasy when it comes to his real-life focus: getting his knee healthy in time for training camp
June 17
June 17
Oil prices rise, US futures fall as Israel urges Tehran residents to evacuate
Share prices have fallen in Europe and Asia after Israel's military issued an evacuation warning to 330,000 people in Iran's capital Tehran
June 17
June 17
Senate expected to pass crypto bill without addressing Trump's investments
The Senate is voting on legislation regulating a form of cryptocurrency called stablecoins
June 17
June 16
Louisiana is poised to hike its sports betting tax to help colleges pay their athletes
Louisiana soon could raise taxes on sports betting to help finance the athletic departments at many of its public universities
June 16
June 16
Senate Republicans seek tougher Medicaid cuts and lower SALT deduction in Trump's big bill
Senate Republicans are proposing deeper Medicaid cuts, including new work requirements for parents of teens, as a way to offset the costs of making President Donald Trump’s tax breaks more permanent
June 16
June 16
Fed officials left in limbo as tariffs complicate this week's rate decision
The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst
June 16
June 16
Stocks close higher, despite intensifying Israel-Iran conflict
The Dow closed up 0.7%, erasing much of the losses suffered on Friday.
June 16
June 16
How Nest turned a $24,000 idea into a global movement
In 2005, Rebecca van Bergen was a graduate student in social work at Washington University when she won $24,000 in a school innovation contest
June 16
June 16
Don Jr. talks Trump Mobile, the Trump Organization's new phone plan
Trump Mobile follows a long line of various products featuring the Trump family name that President Trump and his family have promoted, including the Trump meme coin, Trump sneakers and Trump guitars.
June 16
June 16
Oil prices fall and stocks rise amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict
Oil prices dropped and stocks gained in early trading on Monday, indicating optimism among investors about the limits of economic fallout from the ongoing conflict.
June 16
June 16
Leonard Lauder, who globalized family cosmetic business, dies at age 92
He was also a renowned philanthropist.
June 16
June 16
Here's what to know about Trump Mobile
The Trump family's real estate business enters the vast U.S. telecom market.
June 16
June 16
Mali takes control of Canadian-owned Barrick Gold mine over tax dispute
A judge in Mali has placed Canadian mining company Barrick Gold under provisional administration in an ongoing dispute with the military government over alleged unpaid taxes
June 16
June 16
Supreme Court order gives religious organizations new chance to challenge New York abortion rule
The Supreme Court is ordering a New York court to take a new look at whether some religious organizations should be excluded from a state regulation requiring health insurance plans to cover abortions
June 16
June 16
Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center
The Supreme Court will hear from a faith-based pregnancy center in New Jersey challenging a state investigation alleging it misled people into thinking its services included referrals for abortion
June 16
June 16
How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona's anti-tourism movement
The humble water gun — the cheap, squirt-squirt variety — has become the weapon of choice and symbol of Spain's anti-tourism protests
June 16
June 16
Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs
The tariffs wars involving global economic powerhouses such as the U.S. and China are being felt even in such distinctly local places as your regional amusement park
June 16
June 16
India and Cyprus to step up defense, maritime and cybersecurity cooperation, Indian PM says
India’s prime minister says his country will step up its defense ties with Cyprus through collaboration between the two countries’ respective defense industries
June 16
June 16
Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support
Juneteenth celebrations have been scaled back this year due to funding shortfalls as companies and municipalities across the country reconsider their support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
June 16
June 16
ICE is using no-bid contracts, boosting big firms, to get more detention beds
No-bid contracts with politically connected companies have become crucial to the Republican Trump administration’s push for more space to hold immigrants for deportation
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