Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal…
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France’s Budget Problems ‘Very Serious,’ Prime Minister Says
The French government, which missed a deadline this week to set a blueprint to lower its debt and…
Harrison J. Goldin, 88, New York City Comptroller in Fiscal Crisis, Is Dead
He weathered the storm as the city’s chief financial officer for 16 years and jousted with Mayor Koch…
How to Read the Fed’s ‘Dot Plot’ Like a Pro
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates on Wednesday. Wall Street is focused on how much, and…
Boeing to Begin Temporary Layoffs Because of Strike
The aerospace giant said it would temporarily lay off tens of thousands of employees to stem losses from…
What Trump Has Said About Interest Rates, and Why It Matters
He has suggested that presidents should “have a say” on interest rates, though he later walked the comment…
Central Banks Around the World Are Cutting Rates
Inflation has fallen in most developed nations, and central bank officials are now trying to steer their economies…
Alaska Airlines Chief Plans More Routes After a Deal With Hawaiian
The airline’s chief executive, Ben Minicucci, said in an interview that closing its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines would…
How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be? Officials Need to Strike a Balance.
Policymakers are expected to lower rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday while releasing fresh…
Daniel Lubetzky Joins ‘Shark Tank’ as Mark Cuban Departs
Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of the Kind snack company, began appearing as a guest on “Shark Tank” five…