Fed cuts rates for first time this year amid Trump pressure
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Rate move sparks questions about central-bank independence as White House pushes for more aggressive easing
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NYC Airports Mixed as National Passenger Satisfaction Rises, JD Power Finds
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Overall satisfaction at U.S. and Canadian airports climbs 10 points in 2025, but New York-area hubs show uneven progress amid capacity and crowding concerns.
London commuter-area house prices rise again as Bromley and Waverley lead £40,000 gains
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Eight of the top 10 UK price risers are commuter towns around London, led by Bromley and Waverley; England prices up about 2.7% over the year.
Dumbo Leads NYC Rent Declines as New Developments Reshape Brooklyn Market
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Dumbo’s median asking rent fell 8.2% year over year as new construction and concessions reshape the Brooklyn waterfront rental scene
Jim Irsay's Carmel estate sells for $11.75 million four months after his death
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Midwest luxury property changes hands four months after the Colts owner’s death; estate features include a Par 3 hole, pools, and multiple guest homes as Colts leadership group remains in flux
Federal Reserve Cuts Key Rate, Signals Two More Reductions This Year
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Fed lowers the federal funds rate to about 4.1% and projects two additional cuts this year while labor-market concerns grow
Amazon Announces Prime Big Deal Days on Oct. 7–8, 2025; Chefman Microwave Leads Early Deals
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Prime Big Deal Days returns Oct. 7–8, 2025, with pre-event promotions including a 30% discount on the Chefman Countertop Microwave Oven on Amazon.
Bangor University vice chancellor faces no-confidence vote over job cuts
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
UCU members pass motion of no confidence in VC Edmund Burke and CFO Martyn Riddleston as talks over budget cuts stall; union plans spring industrial action amid £15m savings drive and up to 200 potential losses.
Best Week to Buy a Home in 2025 Is Oct. 12–18, Realtor.com Says
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Market conditions point to a buyer-friendly window as inventory expands and competition slows, with regional nuances across metros.