The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, the most aggressive hike since 1994. This rise puts the key benchmark federal funds rate at a range between 1.5 and 1.75%.
The Fed’s intention is to help combat inflation.
Watch this video to find out what rising interest rates mean for you.
Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks on Friday said upcoming Medicare coverage of obesity drugs could be a major catalyst for the rollout of the company’s closely watched experimental weight loss pill, orforglipron. In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Ricks said Lilly expects to have Medicare coverage for the treatment “immediately following that launch, and that […]
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GameStop wants to acquire a publicly traded consumer company that’s far larger than the video game retailer in a deal that could be “transformational” for the company, CEO Ryan Cohen told CNBC in an interview Friday. “It’s gonna be really big. Really big. Very, very, very big,” Cohen said of the size of the acquisition. […]
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American Express announces the new platinum business card. Courtesy: American Express American Express is finding that even for a provider of credit cards to the affluent, it pays to focus on the highest of high rollers. The company recently shifted marketing dollars to its refreshed Platinum card, which carries an $895 annual fee, and away […]
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