Tag: rates
Bariatric surgery rates plunge as patients turn to GLP-1 drugs
Obesity has long been a major health concern, with surgical procedures like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy being…
Fed Governor Waller sees need for ‘more caution’ when lowering interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently hinted that future interest rate cuts may not be as aggressive as…
Fed officials were divided on whether to cut rates by half a point in September, minutes show
Federal Reserve Debates Interest Rate Cut in September Meeting During their September meeting, Federal Reserve officials engaged in…
Women with sickle cell have higher postpartum sterilization rates| STAT
Sickle cell disease is a genetic illness that disproportionately affects Black Americans and is associated with an increased…
Cochrane on interest rates and exchange rates
In a recent publication titled "Alternative Approaches to Monetary Policy," the author delves into the intricacies of low…
David Tepper says the Fed has to cut rates at least two or three more times to keep credibility
David Tepper, the founder and president of Appaloosa Management, recently shared his insights on the Federal Reserve's decision…
COVID-19 rates oscillate every six months in the US, new study shows
The latest research published in Scientific Reports has revealed a unique pattern in the spread of COVID-19 cases…
Why I’m not doing anything to cope with lower interest rates
As a retail investor, the recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have you wondering how…
Fed cuts rates by a half point at September 2024 meeting
The Federal Reserve took bold action on Wednesday by enacting its first interest rate cut since the early…
Homicide rates are a major factor in the gap between Black and white life expectancy, suggests study
Homicide rates have been identified as a major factor contributing to the gap in life expectancy between Black…
How investors can prepare for lower interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of interest rate cuts in the near future, marking…
Dividend stocks play a big role in the decline due to the Fed and interest rates
It appears that more and more investors are looking at dividend stocks ahead of the Federal Reserve's September…