Vanguard doesn’t believe the Fed will cut interest rates this year

Vanguard doesn’t expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year, defying the view from Fed officials that the central bank remains on track to reduce rates three times in 2024. The Fed on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive time, as expected, keeping its benchmark overnight borrowing rate in a … Read more

Switzerland becomes first major economy to cut interest rates in surprise move

The Swiss national flag hangs from the Federal Palace, Switzerland’s parliament building, in Bern, Switzerland, on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. The Swiss National Bank cut its inflation forecast and showed no inclination of moving off its crisis-era settings, citing the francs strength and mounting global risks. Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty … Read more

The Twilight Movies Cut Alice Cullen’s Insanely Dark Backstory

The Big Picture Alice Cullen, a beloved character from the Twilight series, deserves more attention and exploration of her backstory in the movies. Alice’s past is marked by tragedy, as she was institutionalized by her own father after uncovering his involvement in her mother’s murder. Alice’s transformation into a vampire and her visions play a … Read more

European Central Bank keeps key interest rate at a record. Inflation is down, so when will it cut?

FRANKFURT, Germany — The European Central Bank left its key interest rate at a record high as it waits for more confirmation that toxic inflation is under control for good — even as high borrowing costs drag on the stalled economy. The decision Thursday comes as central banks around the world, including the U.S. Federal … Read more

Part Two Director Denis Villeneuve Made The Heartbreaking Choice To Cut Thufir

In Herbert’s novel, Thufir is captured by House Harkonnen when they invade the capital city of Arrakis and kill most of House Atreides. Although Baron Harkonnen already has a Mentat in his employ — the Twisted Mentat Piter De Vries — he forces Thufir to work for him. In the second half of the novel, the Harkonnens comb … Read more

Yes, There’s A Real Cerveza Cristal Beer Cut Of Star Wars, And It Upset George Lucas

The ad campaign was rather bold and unique — though it would not fly abroad. In 2004, OMD Santiago’s “La fuerza está con Cerveza Cristal” campaign (literally, “The Force is with Cristal Beer”) even won a major award for advertising at Cannes (via The Guardian). Unsurprisingly, though, George Lucas’ lawyers at Lucasfilm were not happy … Read more

When will European Central Bank cut rates? Markets could soon get clues

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde speaks as she presents the bank’s 2022 Annual Report to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, eastern France, on February 26, 2024.  Frederick Florin | AFP | Getty Images FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank will meet again this week amid falling inflation, a slight recovery in economic activity … Read more

China’s PBOC governor says there’s room to cut banks’ RRR

China’s central bank governor said there was room to further cut banks’ reserve requirements, and pledged to utilize monetary policy to prop up consumer prices. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s central bank governor said there was room to further cut banks’ reserve requirements, and pledged to utilize monetary policy to “mildly” … Read more

3 Red Sea Data Cables Cut as Houthis Launch More Attacks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Three cables under the Red Sea that provide global internet and telecommunications have been cut as the waterway remains a target of Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said Monday. Meanwhile, a Houthi missile attack set a ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden, but caused no injuries. What cut the lines … Read more

Zoey Deutch Shows Off New Pixie Cut at Christian Louboutin’s Paris Fashion Week Event with Yara Shahidi & More | Fashion, nicola coughlan, Paul Forman, Sabrina Elba, Winston Duke, Yara Shahidi, Zoey Deutch | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Zoey Deutch is showing off her new haircut at a Paris Fashion Week event! The 29-year-old actress flaunted her new blonde pixie cut while attending Christian Louboutin’s The Loubi Show on Monday night (March 4) at Le Trianon in Paris, France. Also in attendance at the event were Yara Shahidi, Nicola Coughlan, Paul Forman, Winston … Read more