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Brazil’s economy slows as inflation eases and rates begin to fall, amid oil shocks, trade shifts, and fiscal pressures shaping growth outlook. Inflation trends offered some relief, with the year-over-year rate at 4.4 percent in January, just below the upper bound of the target range, aided by sharply lower food prices. Core inflation had eased…

Even though the federal penalty for not having health insurance ended, five places still charge residents a fee.

Bill hearing comes after the state Division of Public Health said it must reduce select services for residents with HIV due to federal funding pressure.

Kentucky's House Bill 2 could introduce new work requirements and copays for thousands of Medicaid recipients. Here's what to know.

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% following its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, in line with market expectations. Markets reacted negatively after Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlighted growing uncertainty tied to the recent oil shock, noting that progress on inflation has been slower than anticipated.

WASHINGTON- Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on economic growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026.. In a statement, the central bank said that the "implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are uncertain." Still, by keeping their forecast for a…

An administrative law judge’ s denial of an application for Social Security disability benefits should be upheld despite the fact that the ALJ’ s residual functional capacity assessment failed to account for the applicant’ s need for an emotional support animal, a U.S. magistrate judge has ruled. Plaintiff Erin S., who suffers from severe impairments of bipolar…

Recession probabilities hold steady between 30% and 35% according to the latest WSJ economist survey and prediction markets.

Millions of taxpayers expecting a federal income tax refund are getting an IRS notice instead of cash due to new rules.

An Alabama House committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would require health insurers to pay ambulance providers for treat-in-place services. SB 269, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, requires private ambulance services to charge no more than 180% of the out-of-network cost and 200% of the in-network cost that is charged based…

(The Center Square) – A bill requiring anyone operating a powerful motorboat or personal watercraft to carry liability insurance passed the State Senate Transportation Committee recently. If passed into law, the new rule would impact a significant number of boat owners in Illinois.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for five years.© Shutterstock The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act has now been approved in the House and the Senate, where it was initially introduced by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst […]…

10:50am: Fed follow The Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision was broadly in line with expectations, with the central bank holding rates steady and maintaining a cautious stance amid geopolitical uncertainty, including developments in the Middle East. According to Deutsche Bank, while rate cuts appear less certain, they remain more likely than any hikes. In its Summary of…

Women enduring hot flashes and night sweats from menopause should have treatment covered by health insurance, two Democratic Ohio lawmakers say.

Today, the Federal Reserve Board released a proposal to modernize the U.S. capital framework that could fundamentally alter the cost and accessibility of institutional Bitcoin services. While the 14-page Board memorandum focuses on the technicalities of the “Basel III Endgame” and “GSIB surcharges,” the most explosive development for corporate treasuries is hidden in the…

FTSE 100 down 300 points to 10,005 Brent crude oil soars as Iran and Israel attack energy facilities UK unemployment rate stable at 5.2% last month, wage growth slowed Bank of England decision at midday 1.12pm: FTSE down 300 points A 300-point loss is on the books now, with the BoE’s stance seen as hawkish by many market watchers. The selling is broad-based, with fifteen FTSE 100…

Bitcoin price fell below the $70,000 level on Thursday, pressured by a surge in energy prices and a steady stance from the Federal Reserve that reinforced a stronger dollar and dampened appetite for risk assets.

FTSE 100 down 265 points to 10,040 Brent crude oil soars as Iran and Israel attack energy facilities UK unemployment rate stable at 5.2% last month, wage growth slowed Bank of England decision at midday 12.19pm: Hawkish tilt hits gilts and FTSE The FTSE has fallen further, down over 250 points now, as UK government bond yields rose after the BoE decision. Analyst Kathleen Brooks…

FTSE 100 down 219 points to 10,085 Brent crude oil soars as Iran and Israel attack energy facilities UK unemployment rate stable at 5.2% last month, wage growth slowed Bank of England decision at midday 12.02pm: BoE sits tight on rates The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, with the monetary policy committee voting unanimously to sit tight as the Middle East conflict…