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December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show

December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released Tuesday show, u...

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Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

NEW YORK (AP) — The White House cannot lapse in its funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal district court judge ruled on Tuesday, only days before funds at the bureau would...

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Asian shares are mostly lower as 2025 comes to a close

Asian shares are mostly lower as 2025 comes to a close

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower Tuesday in Asia and U.S. futures were flat after stocks slipped on Wall Street. Crude oil prices slipped and gold and silver resumed climbing. With just tw...

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Kickstart the new year with motivation to achieve your financial goals

Kickstart the new year with motivation to achieve your financial goals

NEW YORK (AP) — The start of a new year usually brings new motivation to achieve goals like eating healthier or finally cleaning your basement. Many resolutions also focus on financial goals, such...

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How to volunteer with young children: Tips and ideas for families

How to volunteer with young children: Tips and ideas for families

NEW YORK (AP) — When Cami Teacoach’s son turned three she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards for senior citizens. They hiked and picked up tras...

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Stocks dip slightly as investors return from the Christmas holiday

Stocks dip slightly as investors return from the Christmas holiday

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed slightly lower on Friday in a quiet day of trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. The S&P 500 index fell 2.11 points, less than 0.1%, to close...

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