David Harrison

1 month ago | dailymail.co.uk | Bethan Sexton |David Harrison

An aspiring lawmaker had his legs deliberately broken as part of an excruciating cosmetic procedure to make him taller. Thomas Keeper opted for the brutal surgery, 'world's most painful operation' to gain four inches on his 5'6' frame. 'It has taken away that insecurity. I don't worry about my height now,' he said. Keeper is a Liberal candidate for Calgary Confederation in Canada. He underwent the procedure in 2010, but details of the surgery have re-emerged amid his election bid.

Sep 16, 2024 | wsj.com | David Harrison

The recent uptick in the unemployment rate has raised fears that the Federal Reserve’s tight monetary policy is starting to hurt the labor market and the overall economy, just as the central bank is moving toward interest-rate cuts. That could be. But there’s also a possibility the unemployment rate is rising for more benign reasons. In fact, as counterintuitive as it sounds, a further uptick in the unemployment rate could be a good sign, rather than a cause for alarm.

Jul 18, 2024 | tradingview.com | Hardika Singh |David Harrison

Time to Cut Rates? Time to Cut Rates? By Hardika SinghIf the Federal Reserve were truly data-dependent and trusted its own forecast, it would be comfortable cutting interest rates now rather than wait till September, writes The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip. Meanwhile, Fed governor Christopher Waller echoed recent comments implying the central bank could lower interest rates as soon as September to maximize the chances of achieving a soft landing for the economy.

Jul 18, 2024 | wsj.com | David Harrison

Federal Reserve officials have been reluctant to wade into discussions over climate change, arguing that’s best left to other policymakers while they keep their focus on the economy. But that hasn’t stopped Fed researchers from looking into the economic effects of climate change. What they’re finding suggests the weather has a bigger effect on people’s financial situation than we might think. Stay on top of inflation and monetary policy.

Jun 24, 2024 | wsj.com | David Harrison

June 24, 2024 5:30 am ET|WSJ ProFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has repeatedly pointed to the strong recovery in labor-force participation as a big reason why wage growth is slowing, easing pressure on inflation. But the labor force today looks different in one crucial point than it did before the pandemic: Workers have no interest in working into their 60s or 70s. Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8