Economics

Economics

The Fed Cut Interest Rates Exactly as Planned. But What’s Next?

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The US Federal Reserve continued its interest rate deescalation with a 25 basis point cut — exactly in line with consensus expectations.

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Personal Finance

Hurricane Milton Might Be the Costliest Hurricane Since Katrina

When it hits Florida, Hurricane Milton is expected to cause anywhere between $60 billion and $100 billion in insured losses.

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Markets

The Carry Trade is Unwinding. How Much is Left to Go?

In a carry trade, you borrow money in a country with low interest rates and use it to buy a higher-interest-rate currency like the dollar.

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International Economics

US, Mexico Agree to Steel Import Rules Against Chinese Circumvention

The US and Mexico will apply tariffs to some US steel and aluminum imports to keep Chinese metals from entering America.

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Economics

America’s ‘Left Behind’ Counties Make a Comeback (of Sorts)

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America’s “left behind” counties — which fell behind the rest of the country beginning in the early 2000s — aren’t so far behind anymore.

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