The Federal Reserve wrapped up its rate cuts for 2024 with a final adjustment at its meeting on Wednesday. Interestingly, they scaled back their expectations for rate reductions in 2025 by two, as inflation remains persistent and the economy stays robust. Just a couple of years ago, the situation w
Do you know that when Treasury yields go up, prices go down? Today, the 10-year Treasury note was barely changing, sitting around 4. 39%. Meanwhile, the 2-year Treasury note wasn't moving much either, hanging around 4. 21%. This happened right before the Federal Reserve makes its decision about inte
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been falling for the longest stretch in over 40 years. Investors are losing hope that the Federal Reserve will quickly cut interest rates next year. The Fed is meeting this week to decide on another rate cut. But investors are unsure how aggressive the central ba
Scientists have created a new way to detect ethylenediamine (EDA), a chemical that's not so good for the environment. They made tiny, leaf-like structures called WO3-BiVO4 nanoflakes using a special process called hydrothermal synthesis. These nanoflakes were checked under microscopes and found to b
As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the nation's economic future is uncertain. President-elect Trump has threatened new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as significantly increasing tariffs on Chinese goods. These moves could lead to "stagflation, " a nasty combination of slow
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a common condition that makes breathing tough and reduces quality of life. Non-medicine treatments like quitting smoking and living healthily are key. Doctors often use inhalers with bronchodilators, sometimes with steroids, to help people breathe e
Hey there! You might be hoping for lower borrowing costs for stuff like homes and cars. But bad news! The Federal Reserve, the folks who control interest rates, is probably going to slow down how quickly they cut rates next year. They're meeting this week and are likely to reduce their benchmark rat
Imagine you're a business analyst, drowning in data and tight deadlines. Google's latest AI tool, Gemini 2. 0 Flash, might just be your lifesaver. This smart tool is designed to handle complex Python scripts faster than ever, making your job a breeze. Gemini 2. 0 Flash isn't just about speed; it's
Have you ever thought about what your gut is up to when you're dealing with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis? These nasty inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) really mess with your metabolism. Scientists are now using a cool tool called MALDI-mass spectrometry imaging to get a closer look at what's happe
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, or IIMs, are a group of autoimmune disorders that mainly cause muscle inflammation. While it was once thought that kidney issues were rare in IIM patients, recent studies show that about 21-23% of these patients experience some form of renal involvement. These iss
