US Treasury yields fall as markets weigh Fed rate outlook and December rate hike prospects

US Treasury yields fall as investors assess the Fed's interest rate outlook and chances of a December rate hike. (AFP)

US Treasury yields fell on Thursday morning after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its October meeting on Wednesday. Investors are now watching the Fed’s comments on inflation and whether it will raise interest rates again in December. US Treasury yields fall as investors assess the Fed’s interest rate outlook and chances of … Read more

US inflation rises to 3.6% in September, strengthening bets on Fed rate hike in December

US inflation rose to 3.6% in September, increasing expectations of a Fed rate hike in December. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

US inflation rose in September as consumers paid more for gasoline and other goods. The rise strengthened economists’ expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could increase interest rates in December. US inflation rose to 3.6% in September, increasing expectations of a Fed rate hike in December. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price … Read more

In 2023, New York mother Casey McIntyre arranged a fundraiser to erase strangers’ medical bills after her death; by December 2024, her memorial campaign had funded more than $120 million in debt relief

In 2023, New York mother Casey McIntyre arranged a fundraiser to erase strangers' medical bills after her death; by December 2024, her memorial campaign had funded more than $120 million in debt relief

Before dying from stage four ovarian cancer at age 38, New York mother Casey McIntyre arranged a final message that turned her personal loss into financial relief for tens of thousands of strangers across the United States. By December 2024, the viral memorial campaign created in her honor had raised millions of dollars. The money … Read more

When will El Nino hit Texas? November and December winter weather forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth

North Texas is expected to see a wetter winter as the strengthening 2026 El Nino brings rain to the southern US. (AP)

North Texas has been going through a remarkable dry stretch over the last several weeks, with Dallas-Fort Worth recently hitting 63 days without measurable rainfall. North Texas is expected to see a wetter winter as the strengthening 2026 El Nino brings rain to the southern US. (AP) However, the region’s weather is likely to change … Read more

Invited Putin for G20 Summit in December: Rubio

Invited Putin for G20 Summit in December: Rubio

New York, The US has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 Summit in Miami in December, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said here on Wednesday. Invited Putin for G20 Summit in December: Rubio Rubio made these remarks shortly after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. … Read more

Another Donald Trump-Putin meeting soon? US invites Russian President to G20 summit in December

Another Donald Trump-Putin meeting soon? US invites Russian President to G20 summit in December

US invites Putin to G20 amid fresh diplomatic push over Ukraine war US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to the G20 summit in the United States in December, describing the gathering as an opportunity for him to engage with US President Donald Trump and other world … Read more

Super El Nino winter weather forecast: What December, January and February could bring across the US

Experts say a record-strong Super El Nino could shape winter weather patterns across the US (AP)

As fall approaches, experts are warning about a record-strong El Nino, which some are calling a “super El Nino.” This weather pattern could affect temperatures and rainfall around the world and may raise the risk of extreme weather in some regions. Experts say a record-strong Super El Nino could shape winter weather patterns across the … Read more