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The Federal Reserve’s first increase to interest rates since July 2023 comes less than two months before the midterm elections.

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Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.

Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

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Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

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Few figures in Qing dynasty (1644-1912) history embody the tragedy of shifting tides quite like Duanfang, a Manchu statesman born in 1861. Duanfang rose through the imperial ranks, earned distinction for his service during the Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901) and went on to hold major regional posts, such as governor of China’s Hubei province and viceroy of the Liangjiang region. His career took a bizarre turn when he was stripped of his viceroyalty in 1909 for supposedly showing disrespect by...

US Fed hikes rates for first time since 2023 as inflation stays sticky

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by police that are now up for auction.

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Anthony Ippolito may be a rising star in his own right, but the 27-year-old seems to have found his niche playing famous Hollywood actors. He first gained recognition playing Al Pacino in The Offer, the Paramount+ miniseries chronicling the behind-the-scenes story of cinema classic The Godfather. Now, Ippolito is set to play Sylvester Stallone in the upcoming biopic I Play Rocky, which reveals the true story behind Stallone’s fraught journey to landing the lead in the 1976 classic he...

Mr. Hamm’s company, Continental Resources, has signed a preliminary deal with Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to develop and produce oil.

Kevin M. Warsh, the Federal Reserve chairman, said the bank acted to fight inflation that ‘is too high and has been for too long.’

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Lower wage growth and slower hiring in some sectors may be the result of artificial intelligence, especially for younger workers.

America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

Elevated interest rates have raised the cost of mortgages and car loans without dampening consumer spending.

Fox is revamping the sports site following the exit of its founder, Clay Travis. It’s hiring a writer who resigned from The Seattle Times over a column about transgender athletes.

Amex is bringing Centurion to Amsterdam Schiphol, complete with Dutch art, canal-inspired design, regional dishes and barista-made local coffee. Even the lounge bulldog gets the Delft treatment. The post American Express Debuts First Centurion Lounge in Europe appeared first on Business Traveller.

The absence of the annual estimate on the tax gap could make it more difficult to assess whether more taxes are going unpaid since President Trump took office.

Whether you're heading for a cosy log cabin or a wintery city break, these smart travel essentials will help you pack lighter, stay organised and travel with ease - perfect for your autumn holiday.

The Treasury secretary and the Federal Reserve chairman face similar tests: calming investors’ growing worries about inflation and deficits.

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the fight against the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo was showing “encouraging signs" but that the epidemic was "far from over". More than 7,000 cases have been reported across seven provinces as of September 11.

Prolonged restrictions on exports could push oil prices even higher.

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

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Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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Hidden beneath the waves, a series of strange structures is offering fresh clues about a settlement lost to the sea centuries ago.

From skyline-defining city stays to secluded retreats and one eye-watering Paris penthouse, this year's list spans some of the most coveted addresses in the world.

If the Fed opts against raising interest rates on Wednesday, investors will probably increase their forecasts for inflation, injecting new turmoil into the government bond market.