Columbus, OH

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain its influential interest rate at its current 23-year-high level when officials make policy decisions on Wednesday. Inflation moderated in the second quarter and the job market has continued softening, factors that will likely encourage the Fed to cut interest rates in the coming months.

What To Expect on Interest Rates From Next Week’s Fed Meeting

Since each I bond's rate adjusts every six months, roughly one in six current I bond holders will see their rate fall on Aug. 1. Because inflation has cooled, the latest I bond rate is approximately 1 percentage point lower than the last six-month rate. Our tables below show you...

Have I Bonds? Your Rate Could Drop a Percentage Point This Week

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's commentary on its monetary policy and a deluge of U.S. economic data due later in the week for more clues on the pace and scale of the Fed's interest rate cuts. The Fed is anticipated to maintain current...

Gold drifts upwards as markets position for Fed meet, U.S. economic data

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

NewsByJoshua

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Certificate of deposit rates took off in the spring of 2022 when record inflation triggered a series of Federal Reserve rate hikes. But with inflation finally showing signs of cooling, experts expect the Fed could start cutting rates in the next couple of months. Right now, the top CDs offer...

Best CD Rates Today -- High APYs Hold on Ahead of Fed Meeting, July 30, 2024

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bond investors, expecting the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady this week but signal that rate cuts are imminent, are betting that the U.S. Treasury yield curve will become less inverted and eventually return to a normal positive slope.

Bond investors see 'dovish hold' from Fed, pile on yield curve steepeners

Markets Insider

UBS analysts advised investors to think interest rates and tech, not politics.

The 'Trump trade' is winding down, and the Fed's rate plans are back in focus

Stocks mostly rose on Monday ahead of what’s expected to be a week of major interest rate decisions from three of the world’s biggest banks: the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England. Market analysts widely expect the Fed to leave rates unchanged...

Markets gear up for global interest rate decisions

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Kiplinger

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also scored wins Tuesday albeit with much smaller gains than the blue chip Dow.

Stock Market Today: Dow Spikes 742 Points After UnitedHealth Earnings

Upside Foods, a leading player in the cultivated meat industry, has announced significant staffing adjustments as it navigates challenges within the sector. The company, known for its innovative approach to producing meat from cell cultures, cited the need to streamline operations and adapt to evolving market conditions.

A Leading Food Company Announces a Significant Wave of Layoffs

Solar power stocks dipped following a report about an FBI warning of the potential for hackers to hit the renewable energy sector. The FBI sent businesses a Private Industry Notification (PIN) that "malicious cyber actors" could try to disrupt their operations. Officials noted that legislation hoping to spur renewable energy...

Solar Power Stocks Fall on Concerns About Potential Hackers

It’s another busy week, with a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and a host of big tech earnings testing the recent rotation out of the sector. Apple (AAPL) is reportedly not initially including its AI system in its September software update; McDonald's (MCD) misses second-quarter estimates on declining foot traffic; bitcoin (BTCUSD) is rising toward $70,000 after former president Donald Trump professed his support for cryptocurrencies at a weekend conference; Disney (DIS) has another hit movie as "Deadpool & Wolverine" records the biggest domestic opening this year; and Philips (PHG) is surging in premarket trading after a Q2 earnings beat. U.S. stock futures are gaining after shares closed sharply higher Friday on a recovery in the tech sector, strong earnings results, and encouraging inflation data. Here's what investors need to know today.

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

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Markets Are Betting On Steep Fed Rate Cuts. Will They Be Right For Once?

Financial markets are betting the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate rapidly over the next year and a half, putting downward pressure on mortgages...

Markets Are Betting On Steep Fed Rate Cuts. Will They Be Right For Once?

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