Reported about 1 year ago
美聯儲在周三將利率保持在二十年高位，並等待更多通脹降溫的跡象。美國中央銀行的官員預計今年只會降息一次，而官員們期待通貨膨脹達到他們的目標2%，並表示他們需要更多信心才能進行减息。雖然通脹在某些方面有所降溫，但美國許多人仍然感受到價格上升的壓力；然而，聯儲需要平衡勞動力市場與通脹之間的關係，盡管高利率可能會對勞動力市場造成不利影響，但迄今為止，勞動力市場表現良好。
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Reported about 1 year ago
During the 2018 NBA Finals, Steph Curry was reportedly 'near tears' after Kevin Durant won the Finals MVP award, despite Curry's shooting struggles in Game 3. Former Warriors player Nick Young witnessed Curry's disappointment in the locker room after the game. Durant's outstanding performance in Game 3 solidified his claim to the MVP award, ultimately leading to Curry feeling emotional about missing out on the accolade.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood shares the process of making leather bomber jackets for AppleTV+'s World War II series 'Masters of the Air', sourcing zippers from Japan and sheepskin linings from Scotland and England to ensure historical accuracy. The article also highlights the challenges faced in recreating aviator jackets, building planes for safe filming, creating designs for female characters, and using CGI to stitch together various locations, all to bring authenticity to the World War II drama.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Federal Reserve announced its latest interest rate decision in the early hours of June 13 in Taiwan time, keeping the statement post-meeting almost the same as the previous one but entirely removing the mention of slowing 'quantitative tightening.' The current statement indicates progress in lowering inflation but the Fed appears more cautious about when to ease monetary policy. The statement highlights ongoing economic expansion, strong job growth, and the need to balance employment and inflation goals, keeping the federal funds rate target range at 5.25% to 5.5% while closely monitoring risks and data for any adjustments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a dine-in movie theater chain known for its unique offerings like drinks, dine-in food service, and genre film festival Fantastic Fest. The acquisition aligns with Sony's experiences initiatives and their respect for cinema. Alamo Drafthouse, with 35 locations in North America, had faced challenges in the past including bankruptcy but emerged under new ownership. The theater chain will now operate as part of Sony Pictures Experiences division, with the CEO remaining in place. This acquisition marks Sony's entry into the exhibition business amid changing dynamics in the film industry with Netflix and Disney also owning theaters.
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Reported about 1 year ago
At its June meeting, the Federal Reserve left the federal funds target range steady at 5.25%-5.50%, signaling 'modest further progress' in lowering inflation towards the 2% target. They adjusted their anticipated rate cuts for 2024 to one cut from three but foresee 100 basis points worth of cuts in 2025. The decision was unanimous, with officials revising inflation forecasts and maintaining unemployment and GDP projections. The move was a response to CP I report's influence, suggesting more consecutive positive quarters are needed for future rate adjustments.
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Reported about 1 year ago
快餐业声称加州的最低工资法案正在造成失业，但数字却被证实是虚假的。自 2023 年 4 月初起，迄今有多家快餐连锁店继续增加就业，反驳了商业集团声称自加州州长签署最低工资法案以来已有近 1 万个快餐工作岗位消失的说法。文章揭示了商业游说者滥用统计数据，使就业增加看起来像工作流失，还提到了餐饮业的其他经济景观和劳资成本的特殊考量。
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Reported about 1 year ago
The fast-food industry in California has been falsely claiming job losses due to the state's minimum wage increase, with a full-page ad citing nearly 10,000 lost jobs. However, government employment statistics show that fast-food employment in California has actually increased, with misleading figures and exaggerations spreading through business and conservative media. Various factors like debt burdens and seasonal job fluctuations have impacted restaurant businesses, debunking the claims made by industry lobbyists.
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Reported about 1 year ago
During a city council session in New Taipei City, members of the DPP caucus questioned Mayor Hou Yu-yi about signing a commitment to support the contempt of parliament bill, which he did not sign but stated he would support if the council reached a consensus. The DPP members raised concerns about legislative amendments proposed by the KMT and questioned instances related to disrespecting the council. Mayor Hou emphasized his support for parliamentary reform and mutual respect between the executive and legislative branches, highlighting the importance of attitude in governance.
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Reported about 1 year ago
A Golden Retriever named Stella was caught with mud on her paws and a hole in the front yard, leading to accusations of digging up the yard. Despite the evidence, Stella's innocent reaction sparked support from many, with comments defending her innocence and even labeling her a hero. The article also provides tips on understanding and addressing reasons why dogs dig, highlighting the importance of not punishing them and offering alternative solutions like creating a dedicated digging area.Overall, Stella's unbothered attitude towards the accusation garnered positive reactions and support from readers.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Federal Reserve officials have revised their interest rate forecasts, indicating only one rate cut in 2024 and projecting more cuts in 2025. The officials voted to maintain the federal funds rate range at 5.25% to 5.5%, but now anticipate cutting rates only once this year instead of the previously forecasted three reductions. The adjustments come as inflationary pressures have eased and policymakers seek further data to confirm sustainable progress towards the 2% inflation target.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The U.S. Treasury Department reported a $347 billion budget deficit for May, significantly higher than the $240 billion deficit from the previous year. This increase was attributed to advanced payments of June benefits and higher spending on interest, Social Security, and defense. Total outlays for May reached a record $671 billion, a 22% jump from May 2023, partly due to $93 billion in June federal benefit payments made in May. Receipts for May increased by 5% to $324 billion, with a correction made for a previous $20.5 billion misclassification. The government's deficit for the first eight months of the 2024 fiscal year was $1.202 trillion, up by 3% compared to the same period last year, while receipts increased by 10% to $3.288 trillion and outlays rose by 8% to $4.49 trillion. This information was provided by the U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Federal Reserve has indicated a plan to lower interest rates only once in 2024, a significant decrease from the three rate cuts that were projected back in March. Following the updated economic forecasts in the Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), the 'dot plot' revealed that 15 officials predict a rate cut this year, with a majority expecting a total of four rate cuts in 2025. This projection demonstrates a shift towards a 'higher for longer' policy to address inflation and maintain a steady economic growth pace.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Federal Reserve announced its plan to lower interest rates once this year, in contrast to the three cuts previously expected in March. The Federal Reserve officials project the rate to peak at 5.1% in 2024, indicating a potential 0.25% rate cut from their current stance. The 'dot plot' forecasts policymakers' expectations for future interest rate changes, with 15 officials predicting a rate cut this year, with a close call between one or two cuts. Following the announcement, markets priced in a 71% chance of a rate cut at the Fed's September meeting.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Indiana Fever's rookie, Caitlin Clark, faced mental and physical exhaustion after playing 11 games in 20 days, experiencing a grueling stretch nearly unseen in the WNBA since 2007. Despite tying a rookie record with seven 3-pointers in her first game back, her team's struggles highlight the challenges rookies face in transitioning to the professional league. The article also compares Clark's performance to other WNBA rookies like Candace Parker and Sabrina Ionescu, reflecting on the impacts of a demanding schedule on players' development.
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Reported about 1 year ago
Vegan influencer Sabrina Low discovered her boyfriend cheating on her when she saw a pepperoni pizza order on his phone, despite both being staunch vegans. Shocked by the revelation, she confronted him and ended their relationship, feeling betrayed as he had always emphasized the importance of veganism in their values. Low's story of breaking up due to a pepperoni pizza order has garnered attention online.
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Reported about 1 year ago
美聯儲在一場兩日的政策會議結束後，決定將基準利率保持在5.25%至5.50%的範圍內，並將今年的降息預測從之前的三次修訂為一次。8名官員估計今年會有兩次降息，而7名官員預測只會有一次。同時，美聯儲官員提高了對明年預期降息幅度的整體預測。他們現在預計2025年會有4次中位數降息，而不再維持之前預測的三次。美聯儲官員還提高了2024年通脹預測，看好物價以其偏好的通脹指標——核心個人消費支出（PCE）指數結束該年達到2.8%，高於之前的2.6%。然而，在政策聲明中，美聯儲官員做出了有關語言的顯著改變，反映了一些新的樂觀情緒。儘管如此，官員在聲明中重申，他們需要看到通脹前景確認回到美聯儲2%目標之前，才會降息。主席鮑威爾在記者招待會上拒絕就第一次降息可能發生的時間提供任何指引。
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Reported about 1 year ago
這篇文章講述投資在那些有著一貫持續增長股息紀錄的股票可以是一個強大的財富增值策略，通過再投資股息，你可以在未來建立穩定的被動收入流。文章提及了可供長期持有的三家具強勁品牌、穩健基本面和股息增長歷史的股票，分別是可口可樂公司、Realty Income Corp和百事可樂公司，並建議投資者密切關注高收益的投資機會。
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Reported about 1 year ago
After the Dragon Boat Festival, summer has officially arrived and the heat is on. To combat poor appetite in the sweltering weather, enjoying some appetizing cold dishes is essential. These dishes are easy to make, crispy, and refreshing, offering a cool respite in the heat. In this article, 5 simple cold dish recipes are shared, such as cucumber salad, seaweed salad, and tofu salad, all made with a set of seasonings for easy variety and great taste. Cooking your own meals brings comfort and joy to life. Additionally, classic sauce recipes for cold dishes are mentioned, providing a guide for creating delicious cold appetizers fitting for the summer season.
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Reported about 1 year ago
U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers have revised their economic projections, now expecting just one interest rate cut during 2024 and four more cuts in 2025, leading to a policy rate of 4.1% by the end of the latter year. This adjustment comes as inflation has been slower to reach their 2% goal, with stronger-than-expected inflation earlier in the year prompting a recalibration of rate cut expectations. The Fed aims to manage inflation while minimizing the impact on the job market, with some policymakers now foreseeing a slightly higher inflation rate of 2.6% by the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the previous projection of 2.4%. Additionally, core PCE inflation is predicted to be at 2.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024 and 2.3% in the same period of 2025.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The director of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, called on Congress for greater safeguards against the collection and use of consumer data in payment processing and buy-now-pay-later services. Chopra expressed concerns regarding companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co and PayPal planning to use customer payment data for targeted advertising, emphasizing the need for legislative action to prevent financial surveillance and censorship. The CFPB also issued rules treating buy-now-pay-later services as credit card providers and requiring them to resolve disputed charges and provide refunds.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Federal Reserve's updated dot plot indicates a rise in the median year-end projection for the federal funds rate to 5.13% and for the end of 2025 to 4.13%. The Fed policymakers maintained their benchmark interest rate unchanged. This update reflects the central bank's outlook on interest rates and economic conditions.
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Reported about 1 year ago
The Federal Reserve kept short-term policy interest rates steady between 5.25% and 5.5%, marking the seventh consecutive meeting with no changes, citing mixed signals in U.S. economic data like stronger job creation and slowing inflation. The FOMC indicated that risks to employment and inflation goals have balanced out over the past year, requiring more confidence in sustainable inflation movement before reducing rates. Mortgage rates are expected to remain high, with officials predicting a single rate cut in 2024. Economic projections reveal a median federal funds rate of 5.1% by year end. Fed Chair Powell emphasized the need for solid economic data to guide decisions, and hinted at readiness to maintain current rates if necessary.
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Reported about 1 year ago
洛杉磯2028年帕拉林匹克運動會的組織者提議將攀岩運動納入已排定的22項運動項目之一，希望能給更多運動員在世界最大的舞台上競爭的機會。 LA28籌委會還宣布將舉辦夏季奧運會，並將棒球、壘球、旗足球、板球、長曲棍球和壁球納入其中，2028年帕拉林匹克運動會定於當年8月15日至27日舉行。
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Reported about 1 year ago
美國的大獎賽可能為LIV高爾夫球員打開新的機遇門路，讓他們加入其賽場。由於LIV高爾夫球員的表現無法計入官方世界高爾夫排名，他們未來參與大賽的前景受到嚴重威脅。美國公開賽提供了最具價值的選擇：通過比賽進入。例如，美國公開賽邀請了排名前60位的所有球員。新世界秩序或許意味著美國公開賽和其他大獎賽可能需要找到一種方式來吸納其最優秀球員進入執行...
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