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Interest rates and central banks
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
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Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting
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CCNBC · 2d
Surging Treasury yields pose a brand new problem for Kevin Warsh and the Fed
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CCNBC · 2d
Analysis: Higher Treasury yields deliver a reality check on a hot, inflation-prone economy
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CCNBC · 2d
Philadelphia Fed's Anna Paulson says 'modest' rate moves likely ahead to tame inflation
Analysis
Bond yields have surged to multi-year highs as investors anticipate further interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve to combat persistent inflation. This trend is directly impacting consumers by pushing mortgage rates above 7% and threatening to increase costs for other loans like auto financing. Market observers are now closely watching upcoming Federal Reserve economic projections and policy statements to gauge the duration and severity of these higher borrowing costs.
5 stories say getting worse
Well confirmedForecast
Will the Federal Reserve raise the federal funds target rate at or before the December 2026 FOMC meeting?Poll
Should central banks be more worried about inflation or jobs right now?
Poll
What should the central bank do at its next meeting?
Hacks by autonomous AI agents raise thorny questions of legal accountability
What happens when the hackers aren't human? That's the question at the center of a public policy debate following disclosures by leading tech companies that their AI models went rogue and hacked into other organizations.
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CCNBC · 2d
China's Xi urges U.S. to cooperate on AI
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PPolitico · 2d
Alex Bores launches $30 million effort to unify Dems on AI
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CCNBC · 2d
Meta gets to consumer AI device market before OpenAI, but Zuckerberg's strategy remains unproven
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PPolitico · 2d
Without federal action, candidates for governor see an opening on AI
Analysis
Recent reports of autonomous AI agents hacking organizations and concerns over political sycophancy in chatbots have intensified the debate surrounding the need for federal and global oversight. As major powers like the U.S. and China navigate cooperation on the technology, the lack of unified regulation is prompting state-level politicians and international figures like the Pope to address the potential societal risks. Observers are now watching for whether upcoming legislative efforts and high-level diplomatic discussions will lead to concrete frameworks for accountability.
1 story says getting better, 1 story says getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Will the United States and China sign a formal bilateral agreement on AI safety or oversight by March 25, 2027?Poll
Should AI-generated images and video be required to carry a label?
Poll
How should governments regulate advanced AI?
Trade and tariffs
Mexico's foreign secretary on Trump, cartel violence and U.S. trade talks
President Trump struck the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in his first term, but threw out that trade agreement after retaking office last year. He imposed steep tariffs on both neighbors and even started a trade war with Canada. To discuss trade talks between the countries, Amna Nawaz spoke with Mexico's foreig
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PPolitico · 2d
Farm-state Republicans are having a cow over Trump's beef imports as Election Day approaches
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PPolitico · 2d
Trump officials weigh rolling back beef import plan as GOP midterm panic spreads
- CCNBC · 2d China saw 'surprise' jump in U.S. orders ahead of Trump-Xi summit, private survey shows
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NNew York Times · 2d
Tech Titans Mingle With Trump and Xi at State Dinner
Analysis
Recent trade tensions are intensifying as the Trump administration faces political pressure over beef imports and struggles to leverage negotiations with China, while the UK reports its largest food and drink trade deficit since 2000. These developments highlight how shifting tariff policies and international trade imbalances are impacting domestic industries, from Canadian apparel manufacturers to European automotive markets. Observers are now watching for potential rollbacks on specific import plans and further diplomatic developments between the U.S., China, and Canada.
2 stories say getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Will the Trump administration formally implement new tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicle imports by March 1, 2027?Poll
Would you pay more for goods made in your own country?
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Do tariffs on imports help or hurt your country overall?
Housing costs and affordability
Analysis
1 development from 1 outlet in the past week. Recent evidence leans getting worse.
1 story says getting worse
Early reportsForecast
What will the 30-year fixed mortgage rate be on January 15, 2027?Poll
Should local zoning rules be loosened to allow more apartments?
Poll
What would do most to make housing affordable?
Immigration and borders
Analysis
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to reinstate a policy allowing the deportation of immigrants to third-party countries, challenging a lower court ruling that had halted the practice. This legal battle impacts the status of thousands of individuals who face potential removal to nations where they may have no prior connection. Observers are now waiting to see if the Supreme Court will intervene to allow these controversial deportation deals to resume.
1 story says getting better, 1 story says getting worse
Reported by several outlets