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The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by a quarter percentage point to 1.25%, a widely expected move. The yen weakened and Nikkei futures extended gains as investors awaited Gov. Kazuo Ueda's press conference for signals on future rate increases.
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A former SpaceX employee and his wife used proceeds from the company’s record-breaking IPO to fund a $25,000-a-month year of international travel after quitting their jobs. The article details their itinerary, stock windfall, and plans to return to work or pursue new interests.
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Travis Kelce was identified as a victim in a $35 million Ponzi scheme run by Texas fund manager Siddharth Jawahar. Jawahar pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay $31.35 million in restitution. Other professional athletes were also linked to the scheme.
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U.S. stocks fell after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years and signaled more increases may be needed to fight inflation. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains too high, while bank and transport stocks led market losses.
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The Dow fell about 1.2% after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since July 2023. The article is a brief market report on the Fed decision and its immediate effect on stocks.
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SpaceX shares rose over 5% after the company set a Sept. 22 test launch date for its fully reusable Starship rocket. The article describes the planned mission, Starlink satellite deployment, and SpaceX's AI ambitions while noting investor concerns about an AI bubble.
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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly three years, lifting the target range to 3.75%-4.00%, and stocks rallied. The article attributes inflation pressure partly to the Middle East conflict and rising oil prices, while noting President Trump’s calls for rate cuts and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s pledge of independence.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point for the first time in three years, citing persistently high inflation. President Trump quickly called for lower rates, while markets fell and economists warned of higher borrowing costs.
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The article briefly reports that the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in three years. It notes that a CBS News business contributor will explain more, but provides little substantive detail.
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Frasers Group has increased its stake in Hugo Boss to nearly 50% and made Frasers CEO Michael Murray, son-in-law of Mike Ashley, chairman after Stephan Sturm stepped down. Hugo Boss rejected Frasers' roughly £1.7bn takeover offer as inadequate, while Frasers continues expanding into luxury retail.
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WH Smith shares fell to a 17-year low after the retailer trimmed profit guidance amid rising costs, promotions, and travel-sector disruption. The company expects pre-tax profit at the bottom of its guidance, with weakness in the US and resorts offsetting growth in airport, hospital, and rail station shops.
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Stocks remained lower on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. A contributor previewed the upcoming meeting.