By TERESA CEROJANO and MATT OTT, Associated Press Strong overnight gains have Wall Street poised to open at record highs Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut in nine months. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.8% before … Continued
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s nearly unanimous decision Wednesday to reduce its key interest rate was seen by many observers as a quiet show of unity and independence amid President Donald Trump’s … Continued
By NICOLAS GARRIGA, THOMAS ADAMSON and JOHN LEICESTER, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Protesters hit France with transport strikes, notably hobbling the Paris Metro, demonstrations and traffic slowdowns and blockades Thursday, pitting the power of the streets against President Emmanuel … Continued
By KEN SWEET, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express’ latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit … Continued
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL LAWLESS, Associated Press AYLESBURY, England (AP) — After the pomp, it’s time for the politics. President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the U.S. leader’s state visit … Continued