US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates weeks before presidential election
• Sep 18, 2024, 10:51 PM
1 min de lecture
The Federal Reserve slashed US interest rates by 50 basis points, its first cut in four years, lowering the benchmark rate to 4.75-5.00 percent. The move, double the typical 25 basis point adjustment, signals heightened concern about economic growth as inflation slows. The decision aims to safeguard the labour market amid growing uncertainties.
Today
Trump's devout followers: How Christian nationalists could sway the US election
• 9:24 AM
1 min
Donald Trump is eager to keep the hearts of Christian nationalists, who overwhelmingly voted for him in 2016 and 2020. The former US president has given this community many reassurances, including appointing two conservative judges to the Supreme Court.
Read the article
Musk’s X to face $900,000 daily fine in Brazil as top court orders it to respect ban
• 1:37 AM
1 min
Brazil’s top court on Thursday said social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, would be hit with a daily fine of over $900,000 if it does not comply with a ban the court imposed last month. Access to the platform returned for many Brazilian user
Read the article
Politics and identity: Racism on the US campaign trail
• 12:43 AM
1 min
From comments on curry to fried chicken, we take a look at how racially charged views have gone viral in the US presidential campaign. We find out how the controversy began with a tweet by a right-winger influencer, Laura Loomer. We also dive into how ra
Read the article