Economists Think Fed Will Keep Raising Rates Despite Bank Turmoil
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Fed’s Bowman says she’s still willing to raise rates
“I remain willing to raise the federal funds rate at a future meeting should the incoming data indicate the progress on inflation has stalled or reversed,” Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
Fed and ECB divergence on rate cuts could spell trouble for the euro, economist says
The prospect of the ECB diverging from the Fed on rate cuts is likely to be "particularly negative" for the euro area, according to one economist.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Norges Bank Holds Rates, Hints at Later Cut
Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5% and reiterated that it was likely to stay at that level for some time, as high wage growth and a weak krone keep inflation elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls Push Down Dollar
The dollar fell in a week when the Fed was perceived as not too hawkish—after Chair Powell kept a rate hike off the table— and payrolls surprised to the downside, for a change.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Standard Chartered posted a rise in first-quarter net profit due to higher trading income, despite lower earnings from the bank's lending business.
Standard Chartered posted a rise in first-quarter net profit due to higher trading income, despite lower earnings from the bank’s lending business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields see biggest weekly drops in months as tepid April jobs report raises rate-cut hopes
Treasury yields finished at their lowest levels in three weeks on Friday after April’s official jobs report brought the potential for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut back to the minds of some traders.MarketWatch - Business -
Treasury Yields Fall on Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls
Treasury yields fell, push down by weaker-than-expected payrolls.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bank holiday weather: Will it be warm or wet?
It's been warming up this week but could rain spoil your plans for the long weekend?BBC News - Top stories -
Danske Bank Outlook on Track as Demand Sustained
Danske Bank backed its full-year guidance after reporting in-line first-quarter earnings on good demand for its products, efficiency gains and strong credit quality.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sunak says results 'disappointing' but voters will 'stick with us' at general election
Labour wins by-election and string of councils from the Tories, who retain the Tees Valley mayoralty.BBC News - Top stories -
Cryptofinance: Stablecoins encroach on shadow banking system
Plus, CZ gets four months and outflows from bitcoin ETFsFinancial Times - World - Crypto -
Danske Bank Outlook on Track as Demand Sustained
Danske Bank backed its full-year guidance after reporting in-line first-quarter earnings on good demand for its products, efficiency gains and strong credit quality.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Philly's playoff exit raises a slew of questions -- and dramatically answered another
Injuries continue to haunt Joel Embiid and the 76ers as they exit the playoffs. But, behind Tyrese Maxey's rise and an offseason full of options, Philly has reasons for optimism.ESPN - Sports -
Agustín Carstens: ‘the Basel regime has been very good for the banks’
The BIS head on making global banking betterFinancial Times - World -
Labour hails big wins in England as Sunak holds on to Tees Valley victory
Victory in Tees Valley marked a bright spot in a grim night for the Tories, with Labour picking up councils and mayors.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump told me to deny alleged affair, Hope Hicks tells trial
Hicks, a 2016 Trump campaign spokesperson, said Trump 'was concerned' about the allegations becoming public.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Tory plot to topple Rishi Sunak fizzles despite crushing election losses
UK prime minister faces a mutinous party but rebellion off the cards — for nowFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Legrand Misses Forecasts But Keeps Outlook
Legrand posted lower profits for its first quarter following a slowdown in the construction sector, but confirmed its financial targets for the year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Legrand Misses Forecasts But Keeps Outlook
Legrand posted lower profits for its first quarter following a slowdown in the construction sector, but confirmed its financial targets for the year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Patagonia’s Documentary Wants Consumers to Think About Buying Less
Tactics to convince people to buy less aren’t working. A quirky new documentary by Patagonia takes a different approach.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Betting on the Kentucky Derby? Here’s how to think like a professional handicapper.
This year’s race, on May 4, marks the 150th edition of the Run for the Roses.MarketWatch - Business -
What Was I Thinking? Interior Designers Confess Their Travel Souvenir Disasters
Foolish keepsakes that designers brought home—from an animal pelt to a vase so colorful it overpowers the flowers—and the lessons the tokens taught themThe Wall Street Journal - World