US fourth quarter GDP beats expectations and recession odds
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% for the October-through-December period after rising 4.9% in the third quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate released Thursday.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg calls for cash apps to crack down on fraudsters
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg calls for leading digital payment apps, including Venmo, Zelle and Cash App, to strengthen user's security safeguards amid an uptick in crime.
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Citigroup announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup on Friday said it will slash 20,000 jobs. The reductions will happen 'over the medium-term,' something that should ultimately bring its expenses down by $2-2.5 billion, Citi said.
Mortgage rates hold steady but likely to keep dropping as 2024 unfolds: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.62% for the week ending Jan. 4, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. However, many perspective homebuyers said they need rates to fall before buying a house.
Here's how you can make your 2024 financial goals a reality
Higher living costs are why Americans think it will be more challenging to meet financial goals next year, but many are taking steps to make sure they don't miss the mark, a recent survey said.
Most infamous cryptocurrency fraud schemes of all time
Cryptocurrency has increased in popularity, which has led to more frequent— and sophisticated — schemes in recent years as scammers look to take advantage of investors.
Final third quarter GDP estimate revised downward to 4.9%
U.S. economic growth expanded at 4.9% in the third quarter of 2023, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said Thursday in a revised estimate.
'Too early to declare victory' on inflation, Chicago Fed president says
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said Sunday that although the central bank has made good progress in bringing down inflation it's "too early to declare victory."
Ex-FBI official gets 4 years for working with Russian oligarch dubbed Putin 'henchman'
Charles McGonigal has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to working for sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
Fed decides no interest rate bump in December, indicates cuts ahead
The Federal Reserve announced a third interest rate pause during its December meeting on Wednesday, still leaving the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%.
US and UK team up to hit Hamas financiers with new sanctions
The United States and United Kingdom have announced a fourth round of sanctions on Hamas officials, this time targeting key financiers belonging to the terrorist organization.
November inflation slows to 3.1%, led by falling gas prices
On an annual basis, consumer prices rose 3.1% in November, down from 3.2% growth last month and in line with economists' expectations.
U.S. employers add 199,000 jobs in November, hinting U.S. economy headed for soft-landing
Employment rose by 199,000 in November, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Here's how high interest rates can help build your savings
The Federal Reserve's efforts to lower inflation have pushed interest rates to an all-time high, which means consumers pay more to borrow but could be earning more on savings, a recent survey by Santander said.
Recession or not, mortgage rates to keep dropping and home sales will recover by 2025: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae said it expects mortgage rates to decline gradually over the next two years, which will trigger a modest rebound in home sales, according to its latest economic forecast report.
Hamas possibly reaped massive financial windfall in bets against Israeli stocks: report
Hamas likely reaped massive windfall while betting against Israeli stocks in the days before the Oct. 7 attacks by the terrorist group, a report claims.
Bipartisan group of more than 40 lawmakers call for restrictions on investments in China
Over 40 bipartisan members of Congress are calling for restrictions on outbound investments to adversarial countries like China to prevent those funds from aiding their military.
Fed may not be done with interest rate hikes – Here's how that could impact your debt
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that the progress made on moderating inflation has been gratifying but that there was still a long way to go to bring it to a 2% target rate.



















