Economic Report First Negative Ism Reading Since Early Pandemic Is More Proof Us Economy Is Slowing
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Economic confidence slips for first time since last fall: Gallup
Americans’ confidence in the economy has dropped nine points since last month, the first time it has slipped since the fall, a survey by Gallup found. The Gallup Economic Confidence Index, which summarizes the public’s view on the current economic ...The Hill - Politics -
FirstFT: Police storm Columbia University campus and remove pro-Palestinian protesters
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed decision day and Berkshire after BuffettFinancial Times - World -
China’s Politburo pledges more support for economy facing ‘many challenges’
Promise of measures to shore up growth comes as high-tech output drives expansion in factory activityFinancial Times - World - China -
California's population grows for the first time since 2020
California's population is celebrating its first net increase since 2020 — with a net gain of 67,000 residents last year, state authorities announced on Tuesday. Officials attributed the rise — to 39,128,162 individuals as of Jan. 1 — to an ...The Hill - Politics - California -
Forbes and Swinney meet for SNP leadership talks
SNP leadership favourites John Swinney and Kate Forbes have yet to announce they are running for the top job.BBC News - Top stories -
Fed chair Jerome Powell: No sign of stagflation in US economy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday there was no sign of stagflation in the economy, even as inflation remains stubbornly high and some signs of slowing growth have started to emerge.NBC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Mountain Goats Are Not Avalanche-Proof
The scene ends badly, as you might imagine.The New York Times - Science -
Harvey Weinstein Could Be Retried This Fall After Rape Conviction Overturned
Mr. Weinstein, the disgraced former Hollywood producer, was in a Manhattan court Wednesday as prosecutors sought to retry him on sex crimes charges.The New York Times - Top stories -
Chief Technology and Chief Product Officers Earn More Than CEOs at Early Stage Startups. Here's Why
When a company is trying to scale, certain skills come at a very high premium.Inc. - Business -
Amazon Reports $143.3 Billion in Revenue for First Quarter of 2024
The company also reported that profit more than tripled, to $10.4 billion, topping Wall Street expectations.The New York Times - Tech -
Number of writers jailed in China exceeds 100 for first time, says report
Freedom to Write index says there are 107 people in prison for published content in China, with many accused of ‘picking quarrels’. The number of writers jailed in China has surpassed 100, with nearly half imprisoned for online expression.. The ...The Guardian - World - China -
Natural-gas prices post their first monthly gain since October. Here’s why.
Natural-gas futures were among the largest commodity gainers in April — posting a monthly rise of almost 13% as traders bet on a slowdown in U.S. production ahead of the high-demand summer cooling season.MarketWatch - Business -
It's official: Non-police first responders work and America needs more of them
Many of these programs have the full support of police, who are relieved to not have to act as social workers or counselors, which they aren’t trained to be.The Hill - Politics -
Stop children using smartphones until they are 13, says French report
Children should be banned from most social media until 18 amid attempts to ‘monetise’ them, says Macron-commissioned study. Children should not be allowed to use smartphones until they are 13 and should be banned from accessing conventional social ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. manufacturing improvement goes into reverse in April: ISM
Manufacturing PMI slumps to 49.2%, prices jump to highest since June 2022MarketWatch - Business -
Report: Giants, Vikings offered Patriots multiple first-round picks to move up to No. 3
After months of speculation, the Patriots ultimately did what most people expected in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft: They kept the No. 3 overall pick and drafted North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Amazon.com reported record first-quarter sales as the artificial-intelligence boom powered growth in its cloud-computing unit.
Amazon.com reported record first-quarter sales as the artificial-intelligence boom powered growth in its cloud-computing unit.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team
Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded as chief announces in memo hundreds more jobs to be cutFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team
Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded as chief announces in memo hundreds more jobs to be cutFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Elon Musk fires Tesla’s entire supercharger team
Electric-car maker’s public policy unit also being disbanded as chief announces in memo hundreds more jobs to be cutFinancial Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Hunt warns FCA against ‘naming and shaming’ companies being investigated
Rare intervention with regulator by chancellor who says proposal could go against duty to promote growthFinancial Times - Business -
US includes Chinese groups in sanctions over aid to Russian military
Latest measures come as Washington steps up support for UkraineFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Fed chair Powell signals that rates will remain higher for longer
US central bank says there has been a ‘lack of further progress’ towards 2% inflation goalFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
New York Community Bancorp’s stock jumps more than 30% after reporting narrower-than-expected loss
New CEO Joseph Otting sees a “path to profitability” in the next two years.MarketWatch - Business - New York -
The world's happiest countries are targeting net-negative emissions — despite a growing 'greenlash'
Finland and Denmark are both targeting "net-negative emissions" in the years to come — despite an intensifying green political backlash.CNBC - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
New York police storm Columbia and arrest pro-Palestinian protesters
Hundreds of officers in riot gear detain students who occupied campus building for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Antony Blinken tells Israel and Hamas that ‘time is now’ for a deal
Secretary of state says militant group must accept latest proposal but reiterates US opposition to Rafah offensiveFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Smith & Nephew grants CEO 30% pay rise despite shareholder revolt
AGM vote sees 43% come out against a hike of $2.6mn for Deepak Nath if he hits targetsFinancial Times - Business -
Trulia's Founder Wants You to Slow Down
Virta Health founder Sami Inkinen spoke to Inc. about health habits, decision-making, and the benefit of building a company at a slow pace.Inc. - Business