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Trump Sounds Off on Fed’s Decision on Interest Rate
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in years amid soaring consumer prices and against the wishes of President Donald Trump. “The board is very hostile. They’re very political. They’re doing the wrong thing,” he said. It comes as the president traveled to battleground North Carolina in an effort to help Republicans maintain control of Congress. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
What Does the Interest Rate Hike Mean for American Consumers?
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday in a move aimed at slowing inflation. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the 0.25% hike will impact credit cards, mortgages and the cost of food and gas.
House passes bill to shield consumers from data center price hikes on energy
Unpopular AI data centers proliferating across America have emerged as a major campaign issue in the midterm elections.
Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023, defying Trump as inflation mounts
The move comes after years of demands from the president for lower rates and could be the start of additional increases.
How Kraft Heinz is keeping its legacy brands affordable to cost-conscious shoppers
For Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane, changes in the grocery marketplace demand a shift in strategy.
Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Interest Rates: What to Know
With inflation and consumer prices on the rise, Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Reserve is being closely watched to see what the board will signal about interest rates, now and into the future. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 and for the first time under newly minted chairman Kevin Warsh.
How to Prepare Your Home For Weather-Related Disasters
A recent survey found that 23% of homes face severe risk from wind, flood, or wildfire, so NBC’s chief business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY to share her best tips for preparing homes for disasters. She shares tips including keeping gutters clear, what kind of home insurance to get, how to take inventory and document damage, and more!
Stocks slip, but traders largely shake off warnings that AI industry should slow down
Stocks tumbled Monday, led by tech stocks, after leading artificial intelligence CEOs said the pace of developing the revolutionary technology should slow down.
10-year Treasury yield tops 5% as oil surges and diesel hits all-time high
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield topped 5% Monday for the first time since 2023.