Stagflation? Fed sees higher inflation and an economy growing by less than 2% this year

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing on “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 12, 2025.  Nathan Howard | Reuters Federal Reserve officials slashed their economic outlook in the latest projections released Wednesday, seeing the U.S. economy growing […]

Fed holds interest rates steady

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year. Faced with pressing concerns over the impact tariffs will have on a slowing economy, the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee kept its key borrowing rate targeted […]

Here’s what changed in the new statement

This is a comparison of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed’s previous policymaking meeting in January. Text removed from the January statement is in red with a horizontal line through the middle. Text appearing for the first time in the new statement is in red and underlined. Black text appears in both statements. […]

12 Women on Living Alone

“If you’d ask me 10 years ago to imagine myself at this age, I would have told you that I’d have a husband, kids, and a house in the suburbs,” says Catie, 40. “Turns out, I’m so happy living by myself. Many people think of living alone as a stepping stone to something better, but […]

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: BA, NVDA, ADSK, GILD

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Autodesk — Shares of the design software maker rose nearly 4% after Starboard Value said it is preparing to wage a proxy fight and intends to nominate a minority slate of director candidates ahead of the company’s upcoming annual meeting. MicroStrategy — The company, which is now going […]

What Foods Feel Romantic to You? (Even If They’re Random!)

One recent Saturday night, Freddie and I… …came home after hanging out with friends and decided to watch an episode of The Baldwins. (Are you watching it? I’m gripped.) We were both hungry, so Freddie pulled out a box of Corn Flakes, I grabbed the milk, and we sat at the counter and ate two […]

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says tariff impact won’t be meaningful in the near term

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang downplayed the negative impact from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, saying there won’t be any significant damage in the short run. “We’ve got a lot of AI to build… AI is the foundation, the operating system of every industry going forward. … We are enthusiastic about building in America,” Huang said Wednesday […]

Roborock Dyad Pro Combo Review 2025. We Tried It!

Roborock Dyad Pro Combo 5-in-1 Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner Review updated for 2025   Roborock is a company that specializes in making intelligent and robotic vacuuming and mopping gadgets that make cleaning the home easier than ever. With a slogan of “innovation for better living”, this year they’re celebrating their anniversary with the […]

Why uncertainty makes the stock market go haywire

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 14, 2025, at the opening bell.  Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images Uncertainty isn’t in short supply these days — and investors have taken notice. See-sawing policy from the White House has given investors whiplash on many fronts — with tariffs […]

GIS, GILD, TSLA and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. HealthEquity — Shares of the health-focused fintech company plunged 15% following weaker-than-expected fourth quarter earnings. HealthEquity, posted non-GAAP earnings per share of 69 cents on revenue of $311.8 million. Analysts polled by FactSet expected earnings of 72 cents per share on revenue of $305.8 million. General […]