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Brazil’s Lula to discuss fighting organized crime, tariffs in Trump meeting

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RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will discuss cooperation in the fight against organized crime and tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump, Brazil’s finance minister Dario Durigan said Wednesday, one day ahead of the scheduled meeting between the presidents. “The goal is to protect Brazil’s population, prioritize the country and … Read more

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders gather for 1st annual meeting without Warren Buffet on stage

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Berkshire Hathaway shareholders gathered Saturday in Omaha, Nebraska for the first annual meeting without legendary founder Warren Buffett on the stage. In May 2025, Buffett announced he would step down at the end of the year and that his successor, 63-year-old Greg Abel, would become CEO. The move surprised many investors, as it was widely assumed that Abel would not … Read more

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady for third straight meeting

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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the central bank’s third consecutive pause in 2026. The decision comes as the U.S. economy grapples with rising inflation due to the Iran war and fitful job growth. The Fed maintained the federal funds rate — what banks charge each other for short-term loans — in … Read more

Interest rates expected to hold steady at Fed meeting likely to be Powell’s last as chair

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The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday, at what is likely to be Chair Jerome Powell’s last policy meeting as the leader of the world’s most influential central bank. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Last week, a clear path opened up … Read more

Will the Fed cut interest rates? Here’s what to expect at Wednesday’s meeting.

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The Federal Reserve will announce its third rate decision of 2026 on Wednesday, as officials confront rising inflation, a lackluster job market and what is likely to be Jerome Powell’s final meeting as chair. The overwhelming consensus among economists is that the Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, will hold rates steady. On Tuesday, the CME Group’s FedWatch … Read more

NFL defended streaming strategy in meeting with Trump administration regulators, FCC filing shows

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NFL executives defended their media rights and streaming strategy in a meeting last week with Trump administration regulators, according to a Federal Communications Commission filing published Wednesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The meeting came after the FCC announced it had launched a probe into … Read more