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What does high March inflation mean for the Fed and the economy?
The annual inflation rate hit 3.5% in March, the highest since September. Martin Baccardax, senior editor and chief markets correspondent at "TheStreet," joins CBS News to examine what's behind the increase and what it means for interest rate cuts.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Consumers’ bad feelings about a good economy shouldn’t be ignored, Boston Fed president says
In a conversation with MarketWatch, Susan Collins said she is wary of a negative self-fulfilling prophecy among pessimistic Americans.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Jamie Dimon warns that inflation, wars and Fed policy pose major threats ahead
Taken together, Dimon said the three issues pose substantial unknowns.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Champions League matches go ahead despite Islamic State terror threat
This week’s Champions League soccer games are going ahead as scheduled despite an Islamic State terror threatABC News - Sports - UEFA Champions League -
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds
Rate uncertainty puts economic indicators under scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe, while China data is also in focus.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden delivers remarks on the care economy
Watch live coverage as President Biden travels to Washington, D.C.'s Union Station to deliver remarks on the care economy.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Can the economy rescue Britain’s Conservatives?
Polling shows Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget looms large in voters’ minds ahead of general electionFinancial Times - Business -
PreZero: Diverse Paths in the Circular Economy
Environmental services provider, PreZero, continually seeks new methods to maximize waste recycling efficiency. This dedication to innovation in the recycling process results in impressive projects and fosters a network of global partnerships.CBS News - Top stories -
GDP rises in February increasing hopes UK is out of recession
The economy grew by 0.1%, official figures show, with the production sector providing the biggest boost.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
'Serious deficiencies' in Bank's economy forecasts
Under-investment had led to a "complicated and unwieldy system" being used, a review has found.BBC News - Top stories -
UK economy grew by 0.1% in February
FTSE 100 on track for record high after figures raise hopes of exit from technical recessionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
The shadow of war darkens on the global economy
Short-term performance has been surprisingly good but policymakers are walking on eggshellsFinancial Times - Business -
Mizuhara surrenders to feds, free on $25K bond
After surrendering to federal law enforcement Friday, Ippei Mizuhara's bond was set at $25,000. The former interpreter for Shohei Ohtani is accused of stealing over $16 million from the Dodgers star.ESPN - Sports -
S&P 500, Nasdaq Finish Higher Ahead of CPI Data
U.S. stocks ended mostly higher as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq perked up at the end of a quiet session. The Dow finished flat.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden gives remarks on care economy: Watch live
President Biden is expected to deliver remarks at a rally Tuesday highlighting his administration’s work over the last several years intended to ease some of the burdens placed on care workers. The event, held by a coalition called Care Can’t Wait ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Bank of Thailand Stands Pat Despite Sluggish Economy
Thailand’s central bank kept its policy rate unchanged despite a slow economic recovery and weak inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How immigration is helping the economy defy expectations
Policymakers are increasingly pointing to an immigration influx and a bolstered U.S. labor force as a main reason the economy did so well in 2023. The U.S. economy defied expectations last year by avoiding a widely predicted recession, with real ...The Hill - Politics -
Hot US economy dampens hope for rate cuts
Economic data across multiple metrics is coming in hot, showing the strength of the U.S. economy and the persistence of inflation in the last mile of its descent down to the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2 percent. A March uptick in the ...The Hill - Politics -
How Labour wants to change the British economy
Their plans should not make things worse. But can they make them better?Financial Times - Business -
U.K. Edges Toward Recovery But Rate-Cuts Remain in Focus
The U.K. economy continued to grow slowly in February as it looks to climb out a shallow slump, though calls will likely remain for the Bank of England to add some vigour with interest-rate cuts starting in June.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Immigrant Labor Is the Secret Sauce to Bubbling U.S. Economy
New arrivals, eager to fill jobs, are smoothing out the national labor market and powering growth at many smaller companies.Inc. - Business -
UK economy improves but challenges remain for Sunak
Also in this newsletter: Bernanke’s Bank of England verdict, the next generational conflict, science round-upFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Middle East tension could impact global economy
The escalating conflict in the Middle East could continue to impact oil prices that have already spiked since Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looks at the state of the global economy.CBS News - Top stories -
Chinese economy beats growth expectations in first quarter
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China’s economic growth hits 5.3%
Annual figure for first quarter beats expectations as Beijing seeks manufacturing-led revivalFinancial Times - Business - China -
Investment Banking Bounceback Powers Big U.S. Lenders
Top U.S. banks, including Bank of America, JPMorgan and Goldman, posted better-than-expected earnings thanks to strong consumer spending and a flurry of Wall Street activity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clash on economy at PMQs
The PM says a Labour government would raise taxes - but Starmer says no-one has put up taxes more than Sunak.BBC News - Top stories -
Could the ECB cut rates before the Fed?
Consumer prices edge tantalisingly close to target in eurozone but exceed forecasts in USFinancial Times - Business -
Why March CPI Is So Important for the Fed
Inflation reports have become the most widely watched economic indicator since prices first surged three years ago. But Wednesday’s consumer-price index for March has taken on outsize importance because Federal Reserve officials appeared willing ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
The ECB Could Beat the Fed to Rate Cuts
Doubts about how soon the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates have investors considering an unusual scenario: The European Central Bank may beat Washington to the policy-easing punch.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Why the March CPI Is Looming So Large for the Fed
Officials appeared willing to look past firm inflation readings earlier this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Analysis: Why March CPI Looms So Large for the Fed
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for March has taken on outsize importance because Federal Reserve officials appeared willing to look past firmer-than-anticipated readings for January and February.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Fed Rate Cuts Are Now a Matter of If, Not Just When
U.S. central bank officials started the year with the wind seemingly at their backs. No more.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Source: Ohtani's ex-interpreter faces fed charges
The former interpreter for Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is facing federal charges related to his alleged theft of millions from the slugger, a source confirmed to ESPN.ESPN - Sports - Federal Reserve -
Fed’s Collins: Recent data ‘reduces the urgency to ease’
Recent labor market and inflation data highlight the need for the U.S. central bank to be patient about monetary policy, and has reduced the “urgency” to cut interest rates, Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Feds accuse Ohtani ex-interpreter of $16M theft
The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani stole $16 million over more than two years from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts to an illegal sportsbook, according to an affidavit filed by federal authorities Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
Are the odds of Fed interest rate cuts headed for zero?
Investors should consider whether the clock is running out for the Fed to ease policy this year.The Hill - Politics - Federal Reserve -
The Odds for a Summertime Fed Rate Cut Are Dwindling
Hotter-than-expected inflation has upended bets on when the Fed will start lowering interest rates, and could complicate President Biden’s re-election bid.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.3% to 100.33
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.3% today to 100.33 — snapping a five-trading-day winning streak.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Game Of Thrones Jon Snow Series Not Moving Ahead
The Game of Thrones spin-off series focused on Jon Snow is no longer in the works. Kit Harington himself, who played Snow on the HBO show, confirmed the news to ScreenRant. . He said the show is not currently in the works. "It's off the table ...GameSpot - Tech