U.S. Economy

• The U.S. central bank raised its key interest rate for the first time in over nine years CNN Money
• Housing starts and permits in the U.S. the strongest in seven years Bloomberg
• Initial jobless claims remain historically low CNBC

Around the World

• Oil prices continue to fall The Street
• The Bank of Japan announced further measures to boost the nations growth International Business Times
• Puerto Rico Utility and bondholders continue to try and work out a deal to avoid default The New York Times

Personal Finance

• Retirement advice for the millennial generation just starting their careers Vanguard Blog
• The pros and cons of automatic payments The New York Times
• What higher interest rates may mean for consumers USA Today