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When Will the Fed Move on Rates?
Kevin Warsh, the central bank’s chairman, suggested he wouldn’t push to raise borrowing rates this month. But persistent inflation may force the Fed’s hand.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsIndonesian Stocks Plunge as MSCI Threatens to Drop Market from Indexes
The potential downgrade by MSCI, an influential index provider, adds to a deepening crisis of investor confidence in the economic policies of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsFeel Like You’re Overpaying for Hotels? Blame Expedia, a New Lawsuit Says.
The booking giant is accused of breaking federal antitrust laws and forcing millions of customers to overspend on stays by as much as 30 percent.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsLufthansa’s Final A346 Flight Marks the End of an Aviation Love Story
Lufthansa’s quirky plane, with its extra-long fuselage, four engines and restrooms down a flight of stairs, has a devoted following. Now, the carrier, one of few still flying the m
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsTrump Hasn’t Lowered Drug Prices for These Voters
President Trump has been promoting his efforts to reduce drug prices, but many Americans have not seen relief from rising costs for prescriptions and insurance premiums.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsAfter Welcoming China’s Electric Vehicles, This Country Is Paying the Price
Thailand introduced subsidies and tax cuts to encourage electric vehicle adoption. Now it is trying to recalibrate, alarmed by the threat to its industrial landscape.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsIs Longevity Medicine Going Mainstream?
As major health systems open their own programs, longevity medicine is gaining credibility and becoming more accessible.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsWhy Bad News in the Bond Market May Be Good News for Investors
In the contrarian logic of investing, rising interest rates have made bonds much more attractive, our columnist says.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsWarsh Vows to Tame Inflation as A.I. Delivers ‘Shock’ to Economy
The Federal Reserve chairman said technological change was complicating the outlook for central banks.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsNetflix Replaces Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer
Peter Rice, a former executive at Disney and Fox, will take over from Bela Bajaria, who had held the job since 2023.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 World newsMortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023
The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 World newsData Centers Become Targets in Wars in Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East
Military forces have sought to damage the computing hubs that power online services and artificial intelligence systems.
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