After months of high interest rates, the economic tides appear to be shifting.Experts largely expect the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates during the central bank’s meeting on Wednesday, a reversal of a rate-hiking policy aimed at taming post-pandemic era inflation.For consumers, declining short-term interest rates will come as a relief. When the Fed’s benchmark rate falls, the cost of mortgages, credit cards and other loans tend to become significantly cheaper.If you’re saving for a short- or intermediate-term goal, however, the Fed’s upcoming move is bad news. That’s because lower rates mean earning less on interest-paying vehicles such as bonds,…
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Image source: Getty Images If I had reviewed FTSE 250 incumbent JD Wetherspoon (LSE: JDW) as a stock to buy a couple of years ago, I’d have run for the hills. Well, times change, and I now think it could be a bit of a diamond in the rough after recent developments. I reckon it’s worth taking a closer look at the stock. Here’s why. Pubs galore Everyone loves going to the pub, right? Well, despite this sentiment, JD Wetherspoon has appeared to be a business on the ropes in recent years. Naturally, the pandemic didn’t help, and borrowing to…
In the 1960s, Jaguar introduced the Mark X, a luxury sedan aimed at high profile individuals. This model was a more affordable alternative to the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, yet it offered innovative features and a luxurious interior. One notable owner of the Mark X was the Queen of Pop, Madonna. While it wasn’t her daily driver, she purchased a 4.2L version for her son, Rocco Ritchie. Rocco Ritchie has used the car in and around London for several years, and it is now up for auction. The 4.2L engine was a larger displacement option compared to the original 3.8L unit,…
Two Canadian cities are on the list of centi-millionaires, with Toronto boasting 195. (Credit: Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press files)The world’s centi-millionaires — individuals with liquid investable assets of US$100 million or more — have ballooned by 54 per cent over the past decade, a new report shows.The Centi-Millionaire Report 2024 was released Tuesday by British wealth and investment migration advisors Henley & Partners with data from New World Wealth, a global wealth intelligence firm based in South Africa.The data shows there’s a growing cohort of the ultra-wealthy — although many of them are concentrated in specific countries and cities.The U.S.…
Sean “Diddy” Combs – Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesSean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys are desperately seeking to bail the embattled hip-hop mogul out of federal custody, offering an extensive bail package that includes a $50 million bond; the passports of his daughters and mother; the equity of the home of his mother’s condo in Florida; and home detention with GPS monitoring, according to court records obtained by Rolling Stone. The letter was addressed to a federal New York judge ahead of Combs’ first appearance in court on Tuesday afternoon, while SDNY prosecutors are seeking to keep the 54-year-old in custody after he…
What is the current price of silver today? Silver’s price as of 9 a.m. ET was $30.81 per ounce. That’s down 0.56% from the previous day and up 28.75% since the beginning of the year. The lowest price for the precious metal in the last 24 hours was $30.62 per ounce per ounce. The highest price in the past 24 hours: $30.99 per ounce. Silver spot price The spot price refers to the price at which silver can be bought or sold “on the spot,” or immediately. The futures price, however, reflects the price for silver delivered later. Silver’s spot…
Boeing 737-790 aircraft belonging to Alaska Airlines is seen flying at Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, United States on July 2, 2024. Hasan Akbas | Anadolu | Getty ImagesAlaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines can go through with their planned merger, but they must maintain the value of their airline reward systems and preserve several key routes, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday.The two carriers’ $1.9 billion merger agreement cleared the U.S. Justice Department’s review last month. That put it in the hands of the Transportation Department, which must also review airline mergers.The DOT said the airlines must…
By Ben Klayman DETROIT (Reuters) -U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said on Tuesday he was confident Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for his company would “close on its merits,” despite political opposition and concerns raised in a national security review. Burritt, speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, described the review process as “very robust” but added, “we trust the process, we respect the process.” The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States did not immediately respond to a request for comment. CFIUS, which has been reviewing the deal, appeared poised to block it on Aug. 31, when it sent…
The digital world has been lacking in visual depictions of the upcoming Mercedes GLS family. While we’ve seen the look of the standard Benz and the sporty AMG GLS 63, this story focuses on a new set of CGIs showcasing a potential design for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS. Kelsonik recently revealed these illustrations on social media, which, despite their accuracy, miss a key design element. The star motif headlights, a hallmark of the Mercedes-Benz brand, are conspicuously absent from these CGIs. However, aside from this omission, the design aligns closely with the expected appearance of the real vehicle. Comparing these…
The Studebaker President, once a shining star in the automotive firmament, has dimmed over time. Introduced in 1926 as a replacement for the Big Six, it swiftly ascended to the ranks of premium automobiles. Initially equipped with a straight-six engine, the President later adopted a more potent straight eight powerplant. The nameplate benefited significantly from Studebaker’s acquisition of Pierce Arrow, incorporating advancements in engineering and design. By 1933, the President boasted one of the most advanced straight-eight engines available, setting numerous land speed records and challenging the dominance of more expensive marques like Cadillac, Packard, and Lincoln. The Studebaker President…