Bank of England and European Central Bank Both Forecast to Raise Interest Rates by Half Point Narrowing Differential with the Us
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Here's what 12 European Central Bank members said about interest rates this week
The ECB has become "the central bank to be followed," one central bank governor said.CNBC - Business -
The radical repricing of US interest rates
Financial markets and the Fed are searching for a convincing economic storyFinancial Times - World -
US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".BBC News - Top stories -
US sanctions two groups over fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank
The Biden administration announced Friday that it is imposing sanctions on two groups accused of fundraising for Israeli extremists in the West Bank and the leader of an organization that has assaulted Palestinians. According to the Treasury ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Procter & Gamble sales disappoint as price hikes slow down
The Tide owner's quarterly volume was flat for the second consecutive quarter.CNBC - Business -
The next bank bailout’s true costs may not be such a mystery
Future debates about whether to assist distressed corporations, including New York Community Bank, could be better informed by more educated guesses about costs.The Hill - Politics -
Fed's Global Detractors Grumble as Central Bankers Debate Rate Cuts
Fed president say arate cutmight happen this September, or maybe not. At the IMF meeting, other finance chiefs tryto keep up with the shifting sands of U.S. monetary policy.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms
The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.BBC News - Top stories -
This unusual combination signals either booms, bubbles or inflections, says Bank of America
There’s an unusual combination in markets this year that has happened just five times in the last 60 years.MarketWatch - Business -
Banks Believe They Are Well-Prepared for Commercial Real Estate Fallout
Banks have built up substantial reserves against office loans going bad.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Big banks have been a bright spot in tough week for markets
Major banks sailed through commercial real-estate updates in earnings and tapped the corporate bond market — with regional banks now on deck.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.CBS News - Politics -
Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach
A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration.The New York Times - Top stories - Russia -
Shopify Just Revealed a New Points-System Approach to Pay Raises
Here's the secret: You're probably doing something similar.Inc. - Business -
Why the Fed Should Declare Victory and Cut Interest Rates
Small-business owners are being punished by the central bank's data obsession. It needs to focus less on CPI numbers and more on boosting the economy.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Interest Rates, Geopolitical Tensions Keep U.S. Stocks Gloomy
U.S. stock indexes mostly fell as corporations face the threat of high interest rates for longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inflation, Interest Rates and Oil Prices Have Jolted the Markets
Euphoria has been replaced by a much more somber mood, changing the value calculations in a host of markets, our columnist says.The New York Times - Business -
Rate-cut expectations give way to questions about a Fed hike — and how much higher interest rates should go
Portfolio managers, economists, and Federal Reserve policy makers are all asking the same question: Are U.S. interest rates, now at a 23-year-high of 5.25% to 5.5%, high enough?MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have appealed aspects of their convictions on federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasionABC News - Entertainment -
Kenya’s ‘blood desert’: can walking donor banks and drones help more patients survive?
The national blood deficit is most pressing in places like Turkana, where malaria, anaemia and violence make heavy demands on transfusion services – and doctors are pinning their hopes on innovation. In his small cubicle in Lodwar County referral ...The Guardian - World -
A Century-Old Lending Lifeline for Troubled Banks Has a Major Flaw. The Fed Wants to Fix It.
Borrowing from the discount window carries a stigma officials hope to reduce.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fed’s Goolsbee says progress on inflation has stalled, makes sense to wait on interest rates
Chicago Fed president “hopeful” we will get improvement on inflation.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Fed report highlights risks to financial stability if interest rates stay higher for longer
The biggest worry for the global financial system is that the Federal Reserve keeps monetary policy tighter than expected, according to experts surveyed by the central bank.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Israeli missile hits Iran, US officials say
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it was not immediately clear what was hit.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Ukraine Says It Downed Russian Bomber
The downing of the Tu-22 comes as each side wrestles for control of the skies with the front lines largely deadlocked.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
WSL: Reaction as Bergsvand own goal gives Everton win at Brighton
Follow live text and listen to BBC Radio Sussex commentary as Brighton face Everton in the Women's Super League.BBC News - Top stories -
Chris Mason: how mayors became the fashionable thing in England
Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.BBC News - Top stories -
Playing at the 'edge' key to England's title charge
Head coach John Mitchell wants his England side to continue playing "on the edge" as they close in on a sixth successive Women's Six Nations title.BBC News - Top stories -
Top three stripped of medals in Beijing half marathon
The top three finishers of the Beijing half marathon are stripped of their medals after an investigation into the controversial result.BBC News - Top stories -
Attack blamed on IS militants kills 22 pro-government fighters in central Syria
An opposition war monitor and a pro-government media outlet say an attack on pro-government fighters by suspected members of the Islamic State group in central Syria killed 22 pro-government fightersABC News - World -
European Gas Erases Gains as Market Weighs Strike on Iran
Yahoo News - World - Iran -
Lost orchards and blossom flourish in placenames across England and Wales
Doubling of related street, house and farm names since 1900 gives glimpse of flower ‘ghosts’, says National Trust. Over the last century orchards and blossom trees have been slipping out of the British landscape at an alarming rate but the ...The Guardian - World -
Extra 85,000 childcare places needed in England to meet government target
Official estimates come as ministers set out pilot scheme repurposing empty school spaceFinancial Times - World -
Purple pain: Our first-round forecast isn't what LeBron & AD want to hear
L.A. has a tough matchup against the defending champs, and our crew's pick might be rough for Lakers fans. Here's how we see each first-round series unfolding.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say
Nearly half of China’s major cities are suffering “moderate to severe” levels of subsidence, putting millions of people at risk of flooding, a study found.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Chinese runner's win is revoked after investigation into Beijing Half Marathon
The results of Beijing’s half marathon were canceled after an investigation found that three African runners had slowed down to allow a Chinese athlete to win.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Mistral in talks to raise €500mn at €5bn valuation
One-year-old French start-up approached by multiple investors who view it as Europe’s answer to OpenAIFinancial Times - Business -
R.F.K. Jr. Raises New Uncertainty for Biden in Michigan
Mr. Kennedy’s success in landing on the battleground state’s ballot guarantees that he will shape the race this November. Both parties are racing to define him.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Nottingham Forest's points appeal hearing set for Wednesday
Nottingham Forest's appeal against their Premier League points deduction will be heard on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories