A deeper interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month could spook financial markets and send the wrong message about an imminent risk of recession, according to one economist. It comes as policymakers at the U.S. central bank are widely expected to start lowering interest rates when they meet...

A supersized Fed rate cut this month could be 'very dangerous' for markets, economist warns

Gold prices fell on Friday, retreating from near-record levels reached earlier, after mixed U.S. jobs data cast doubts on the scale of interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve this month. Spot gold fell 0.8% to $2,495.85 per ounce by 4:04 p.m. ET, having hit their highest since Aug. 20, when...

Gold drops from near-record level as U.S. jobs data blurs rate outlook

Former Atlanta Fed President Dennis Lockhart joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the August jobs report, impact on the Fed's inflation fight, rate path outlook, and more.

Fmr. Atlanta Fed President on August jobs report: Labor market slowing, but not falling off a cliff

A Verified Publisher is a established news or content publisher, such as a newspaper, magazine, website, news channel, and news agency, who has a formal partnership account with NewsBreak and curates their own content.

verified_publisher

Former Biden-Harris Staffer Ashley Allison: “God help me. I’m agreeing with Karl Rove”

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Where are they? Podcast

When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Fall is nearly here, and that means it's time to schedule the vaccinations that will help bolster your immune system and better protect yourself against some of the most popular respiratory illnesses. This summer, we saw a surge in Covid cases, that started in early June. And health experts predict...

Covid-19, flu, RSV: Vaccine recommendations for fall—and the best time to get them

The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing every week since its last winner in June, reaching $740 million — the seventh largest in history — ahead of its next draw on Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Assuming you'll defy the 1 in 302,575,350 odds of winning Friday night's...

Mega Millions' $740 million jackpot has 2 payout options—how to avoid 'blowing all the money,' from financial experts

Users in NewsBreak’s Contributor Program who have verified their accounts by showing some writing experience on other platforms.

J. Souza

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Amid high prices, steep interest rates, and unemployment worries, the New Zealand government estimates that a record 131,200 of its citizens have moved overseas in the past 12 months through June. A lack of quality jobs for kiwis, especially New Zealand's younger generations, is accelerating the exodus, with the trend...

'Economic refugees' flee from New Zealand as cost-of-living crisis deepens

Florida State

Hialeah, FL

Akeena

If you’ve ever been to one of the few remaining locations in Florida, you know this chain is all about building the perfect burger. But one of its five Sunshine State locations, the Hialeah Fuddruckers, recently hit a bit of a roadblock after a state inspection led to a temporary closure. Here’s what went down.

Chain Restaurant Known for Its 'Perfect' Burger Shut Down After State Inspection in Florida

Mooresville, NC

The fastest-growing suburb in the U.S. isn't near a major city like New York, Miami, or Los Angeles. In fact, it's in North Carolina, according to a new GOBankingRates report. In August, GOBankingRates looked at the population change from 2020 and 2022 and focused on cities with a 9% or greater change in the same years. The suburbs had to have a July 2024 home value below $500,000.

10 of America's fastest-growing suburbs with home values under $500,000—6 are in the South

A Reddit post on the r/Cruise subreddit has caused a stir after a user uploaded a photo appearing to show a mannequin taking a picture from the balcony of Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.

Is that a Mannequin? Image from Balcony of Largest Cruise Ship Raises Questions

For Bill Gates, the thought of working less than full-time "sounds awful." Gates, 68, says he hopes to follow in the footsteps of longtime friend Warren Buffett, who serves as chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at age 94 and has no imminent plans to retire. "My friend Warren Buffett still comes into the office six days a week," Gates tells CNBC Make It. "So, I hope my health allows me to be like Warren."

Bill Gates says he wants to work another 20 to 30 years: 'Warren Buffett still comes into the office six days a week'

Washington, DC

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Orlando, FL

If your dream retirement destination includes easy access to iconic amusement parks such as Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, you're in luck. Orlando, Florida, has been named the best city to retire, per WalletHub's list of the best and worst places to retire in 2024. But Orlando has far...

The top 2 U.S. cities to retire are in Florida—No. 3 is nearly 1,800 miles away

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at viewer portfolios to deem if they are diversified or if there's work to do.

Jim Cramer grades viewer portfolios for diversification

More passengers who sailed on the P&O Cruises ship Ventura earlier this year are seeking compensation after getting sick with gastrointestinal symptoms. So far, more than 80 people have instructed law firms to pursue legal action against the cruise line, according to news reports.

Over 80 Cruise Passengers Seeking Compensation from Cruise Line After Getting Sick

Kentucky State

Users in NewsBreak’s Contributor Program who have verified their accounts by showing hard news writing experience on other platforms.

contributor

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

Columbus, OH

Gahanna, OH

A little-known suburb outside Columbus, Ohio, is the most in-demand real estate market in the U.S. for the second year in a row, according to a recent Realtor.com study. Gahanna, Ohio, ranked as the "hottest" ZIP code out of the 29,000 analyzed throughout the country in 2024, based on how often listings were viewed on Realtor.com, as well as how quickly they sold.

The 10 most in-demand U.S. ZIP codes for homebuyers—an Ohio suburb is No. 1

NewsBreak

The Fed won't 'push the panic button' and go for a jumbo rate cut, economist says

\"We're not seeing anything that I can imagine, in the data, that's going to trigger the Fed to do what I would call a panicked 50...

"We're not seeing anything that I can imagine, in the data, that's going to trigger the Fed to do what I would call a panicked 50...

The Fed won't 'push the panic button' and go for a jumbo rate cut, economist says

Comments / 0