Trump’s new Fed Governor says resisting further rate cuts risks jobs
Business & Markets • a year ago
Stephen Miran, in his first public remarks since taking the post, argues the Fed should ease policy more to protect employment.
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Trump-picked Fed governor pushes for aggressive rate cuts, dissents from latest move
Business & Markets • a year ago
Stephen Miran argues for as much as a 2.5 percentage-point cut this year, breaking with the Fed's pace after a 25-basis-point reduction; he was sworn in just before the meeting amid debates over central-bank independence.
Arkansas tops list of cheapest states to live in as California remains most expensive
Business & Markets • a year ago
A new ranking finds Arkansas offers the most affordable living costs, while California remains the costliest state.
Manhattan loses bid for Mohegan Sun casino as community board rejects plan near UN
Business & Markets • a year ago
A six-acre proposal near the United Nations was rejected 4-2 by a state-commissioned advisory committee, ending Manhattan's pursuit of a casino for now.
Pfizer to acquire Metsera for about $4.9B to expand obesity-treatment push
Business & Markets • a year ago
Cash deal accelerates Pfizer's strategy in a fast-growing obesity-drug market as competition tightens
Bodycare to close all 56 stores, 444 jobs to go as administration ends high-street chain
Business & Markets • a year ago
Administrators say rising costs, delayed online transition and a funding shortfall led to the decision to shutter the remaining stores
Bodycare to shut remaining stores, 444 jobs cut as administrators deem business unviable
Business & Markets • a year ago
56 stores to close by Saturday; sale of the stores unlikely; administrators pledge support for affected workers
KPMG: UK growth constrained for two years as Labour tax plan weighs on economy
Business & Markets • a year ago
Forecast sees GDP up 1.2% this year and 1.1% in 2026; inflation and unemployment remain elevated; BoE cuts expected.
Sky broadband with TV including Netflix and Sky Atlantic comes with £30 voucher in limited-time offer
Business & Markets • a year ago
Deal bundles Sky broadband with TV and streaming, lapsing on 25 September, and includes a £30 voucher after verification; speeds range from 50 Mbps to 500 Mbps with no setup fees on a 24-month term.