Economic Report Jobless Claims Fall to 3 1 2 Month Low of 204000 in Sign Us Labor Market Still Too Hot for the Fed
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Jobless claims fall slightly to 210,000, underscoring strong labor market
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell slightly to 210,000 and continued to hover at very low levels in a sign of strength for the economy.MarketWatch - Business -
Don't sweat the prospect of no Fed rate cuts, economist says — markets will still march higher
Markets will continue to rally even if the Fed chooses not to cut interest rates this year, according to Steven Blitz, TS Lombard's chief U.S. economist.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
WSL: Arsenal come from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 - reaction
Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from Sunday's five Women's Super League games.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Barcelona 3-1 Brann (agg 5-2): Women’s Champions League quarter-final, second leg – live reaction
WCL updates from the 5.45pm GMT kick-off (first leg 2-1)Chelsea ease past Ajax | And mail Sarah any match thoughtsDoes anyone else absolutely love the Champions League anthem? I turn up my TV every time it comes on. Kick-off imminent.. The players ...The Guardian - World - UEFA Champions League -
Satisfaction with NHS falls to 40-year low
British Social Attitudes survey reflects impact of strikes and long waiting lists on health service in 2023Financial Times - World -
Hot Wheels Reveals Fidget Spinner-Inspired Vehicle For Autism Acceptance Month
Hot Wheels has revealed a new vehicle called the Flippin Fast die-cast ahead of Autism Acceptance Month in April, saying it based the design of the new toy on a fidget spinner to allow for open-ended sensory play.. The new car sports a unique ...GameSpot - Tech -
Eagles sign former Cowboys QB to compete for No. 3 spot behind Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett, per report
Will Grier joins a crowded quarterback room in PhiladelphiaCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
In the Markets, a Tug of War Between Big Tech and the Fed
On Wall Street, excitement about A.I. outweighs concern about interest rates. But rocketing stocks could make it tough for the Federal Reserve to cut rates.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Nikkei Rises 0.5%, Led by Machinery, Real-Estate Stocks
Japanese stocks ended higher, led by machinery and real-estate stocks, after signs of U.S. economic strength and selloffs related to the ex-dividend date on Thursday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Burden falls on Prince William to steer monarchy through next few months
With his father and wife diagnosed with cancer, and himself estranged from his once beloved brother, the blows have come thick and fast. For the Prince of Wales, the blows have come swiftly one after the other. First his father, King Charles, ...The Guardian - World -
Mayo, Patriots 'still open' to offers for No. 3 pick
On the first day of the NFL annual meeting in Orlando on Sunday, New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said his club isn't locked into making a selection at No. 3 in the NFL draft, and that "we're still open to any type of deals that come our way."ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Treasury yields end at 2-week lows ahead of Friday’s inflation data
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower on Wednesday, with traders wary of taking bold positions ahead of Friday’s PCE inflation data.MarketWatch - Business -
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says 65 retirement age is too low. Here's what experts say
As a record number of Americans will turn age 65 in the coming years, that is no longer the traditional retirement age.CNBC - Business -
Consumer sentiment climbs to 2½-year high as inflation eases
Americans express increasing confidence that inflation will continue to ease — and reduce the financial strain on households.MarketWatch - Business -
Bogus Election Fraud Claims Still Run Rampant in Maricopa County
Ever since Donald Trump’s 2020 loss, election officials in Arizona’s largest county have faced relentless harassment. But one official got good news this week in a defamation case against Kari Lake.The New York Times - Top stories -
Why Knicks still need a healthy Julius Randle to be true title contenders, despite recent hot streak
Randle has been out since late January with a shoulder dislocationCBS Sports - Sports -
Argentina economic activity likely slid 5.5% in Milei's first full month - Reuters poll
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This is your wallet on Fed rate hikes: 2 years, 4 charts
In four charts, here’s how much money the campaign to rein in inflation may have cost you since it began in March 2022.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Hot AI Job Market Means Meta Is Offering Jobs Without Interviews, Zuck Emailing Candidates Himself
If you have the latest in-demand tech skill set, Meta likes you. Really, really, likes you.Inc. - Business -
Rationed food kept Cubans fed during the Cold War. Today an economic crisis has them hungry
María de los Ángeles Pozo used to get a little notebook laying out her family’s rations in Cuba’s subsidized neighborhood storesABC News - World - Federal Reserve -
Insurers Report Rising Hail Damage Claims
Inflation is driving up the cost of materials and labor to repair roofs and cars. Adding to insurers’ costs is increased development in areas affected by severe storms.The New York Times - Business -
Labor Board Faults Illegal Severance Agreements SpaceX Forced Workers to Sign
The NLRB says the non-disparagement clauses and other curbs infringe on workers' ability to advocate for better conditions.Inc. - Business -
Red-hot Sam Hauser sets Celtics 3-point record in win over Bulls
Sam Hauser continued his torrid 3-point stretch Saturday night in Chicago and made Celtics history in the process.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
The US Claims Apple Has a Stranglehold on the Future
The Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Apple says the company’s grip on iPhone users and developers is blocking future innovation in tech.Wired - Tech - Apple -
Russian detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich extended by three months
Friday will mark one year since the journalist was arrested on espionage charges. Ukraine war – live updatesA Russian court has extended by three months the pre-trial detention of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter arrested ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
Yale psychologist: Feeling too busy can damage your brain health—here are 3 easy ways to fix it
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos says filling up your calendar is bad for your well-being. Here are her strategies for feeling less busy.CNBC - Business -
Baltimore bridge collapse: Husband and dad of 3 is among the 6 presumed dead
Six construction workers are presumed dead after a cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.ABC News - Top stories -
US West hydropower production plunged to 22-year low last year
Hydropower generation in the U.S. West plunged to a 22-year low last year — an 11 percent drop from the year before, according to a new federal data analysis. The total amount produced in the region amounted to 141.5 million megawatt-hours, or ...The Hill - Politics -
Stocks surge after Fed indicates three rate cuts still coming this year
The S&P topped 5,200 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was still targeting three rate cuts in 2024. Markets had feared hotter-than-expected inflation and jobs data would persuade the Fed to trim its timeline.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
SWPL Cup final: Reaction as Rangers ease Thistle aside
Rangers take on Partick Thistle in the SWPL Cup final at Tynecastle. Follow live updates and listen to BBC Scotland's Sportsound.BBC News - Top stories -
Aston Villa 1-3 Arsenal: Women’s Super League – as it happened
A fine second half display from Arsenal ensured they turned things around against Aston Villa . 4 mins: Arsenal are looking to control this match with some patient buildup play. Villa are happy to give the ball at the moment.. 2 mins: Leat sends a ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
39-year-old money coach who makes $23,000 a month: My No. 1 tip for starting a side hustle
Bernadette Joy's first side hustle was financially successful, but personally unfulfilling. Her second attempt is now a lucrative full-time money coaching job.CNBC - Business -
Motorola Edge 50 Pro with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 is launching early next month
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Bank of England policymaker says markets pricing in too many rate cuts; Co-op Bank to cut 400 jobs – business live
Catherine Mann says market pricing is helping the central bank do its work in bringing borrowing rates down. The pound has risen since her comments, up 0.2% to $1.2661.. Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said financial markets are pricing ...The Guardian - World -
Traders bet US election will unsettle market calm
Vix and VStoxx indices show expectations of volatility around prospective Biden-Trump rematchFinancial Times - World -
SEC Fines Arista Co-Founder $1 Million Over Insider Trading Claims
The Wall Street regulator alleged that while he was serving as chair of Arista in July 2019, Bechtolsheim learned about an impending acquisition of Acacia Communications and profitably traded on that confidential information.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How the Atlantic Went From Broke to Profitable in Three Years
The publication’s new chief executive raised subscription prices, and moved away from day-to-day news coverage to focus on deeply reported stories with broad appeal.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Home Depot Buys Roofing Distributor in $18 Billion Deal
The retailer said it would acquire SRS Distribution in a deal with a value of $18.25 billion, which includes assumed debt.The Wall Street Journal - World -
First Medicare Health Plans to Start Paying for Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy
The first major U.S. health insurers have agreed to start paying for the popular anti-obesity drug Wegovy for certain people on Medicare with heart-related conditions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Between Two Blackouts Emerged a Different New York
As I got in my car, I noticed that the window lights began to flicker and die.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York