Fed Meeting Begins: Rates Likely on Hold as Inflation Hits 3.7%
The Fed opens its Oct. 27-28 meeting with inflation at 3.7% and markets betting Kevin Warsh holds rates at 3.75%-4%. Decision due Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.
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Artemis III Stays in Earth Orbit in 2027 as NASA Targets 2028 Moon Landing
NASA says Artemis III will test Blue Origin and SpaceX landers in Earth orbit in 2027, ahead of a 2028 crewed Moon landing and a three-phase Moon Base plan.
Hegseth Heads to Philippines for ASEAN Defense Talks in Cebu
Pete Hegseth travels to Cebu for the ADMM-Plus on Oct. 28-29 and a bilateral with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.
Iran Strike Signs: Hegseth in Israel, Trump’s ‘Maybe Tomorrow’, IRGC Threats
Signs of a possible U.S. strike on Iran: Hegseth’s Israel trip, Trump’s “maybe tomorrow,” IRGC threats, a third carrier and $117 oil. What is confirmed.