Eurozone Economy Shrinks for Two Consecutive Quarters
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Ireland’s economy forecast to return to growth, easing drag on eurozone
The eurozone economy may be freed of a headwind that enfeebled growth in 2023, with new forecasts pointing to a return to expansion for Ireland, one of the currency area’s smallest but most changeable members.MarketWatch - Business -
Irish Economy Forecast to Return to Growth, Easing Drag on Eurozone
The eurozone economy may be freed of a headwind that enfeebled growth in 2023, with new forecasts pointing to a return to expansion for Ireland, one of the currency area’s smallest but most changeable members.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023
Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 as the knock-on effects of pandemic stimulus juiced the U.S. economy. GDP came in at a 3.4 percent increase, below the massive bump of 4.9 ...The Hill - Politics -
RBNZ Fills Two Vacancies on Crucial Monetary Policy Committee as Economy Stalls
Two new appointees are set to join the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s monetary policy committee at a time when the economy remains in recession and expectations about interest-rate cuts are on the rise.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why have earnings fallen over the last two years while the economy has grown?
My monthly review of stock market valuation indicatorsMarketWatch - Business -
Diners With Lower Incomes Shrink Their Fast Food Orders
McDonald's and Wendy's say they're seeing smaller orders and fewer visits from people earning less than $50,000 a year.Inc. - Business -
Eurozone Sentiment Indicator Ticks Up, Meets Hopes
Confidence in the eurozone economy improved marginally in March, albeit still at subdued levels according to a survey of consumers and managers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Eurozone Bond Yields Drift Lower, Liquidity Seen Light Ahead of Easter
Eurozone government bond yields were slightly lower in early trading, with investors awaiting fresh drivers in a week when market liquidity is likely to be light ahead of the Easter holidays.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Eurozone Sovereign Spreads Could Widen on Higher Focus on Fundamentals
Higher-than-expected Italian and French budget deficits in 2023 and a heavy ratings calendar ahead will shift the focus to fundamentals of eurozone government bond issuers, potentially causing some yield spread widening later this year, Societe ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
WATCH: Travis Bazzana, potential No. 1 pick in MLB draft, hits leadoff home run in fourth consecutive game
Bazzana is a junior at Oregon State UniversityCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Domantas Sabonis breaks Kevin Love's post-merger record for most consecutive double-doubles with his 54th
Sabonis is now five double-doubles short of the post-merger single-season recordCBS Sports - Sports -
Kentucky hiring Kenny Brooks as women's basketball coach: UK makes big change after consecutive losing seasons
Brooks, 55, led Virginia Tech to four straight NCAA Tournament berths and its first ever Final FourCBS Sports - Sports - United Kingdom -
The weakest links in the global economy are on the mend
Some of the most prominent beleaguered nations are now carrying out radical reformsFinancial Times - Business -
Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
Yahoo News - World -
An Economy Perpetually in Crisis Is Shredding Pakistan's Middle Class
The country’s political and economic turmoil is leaving middle-class people struggling and the poor battling to survive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Resilience’ of Belgian economy supports local start-ups
Main driver of growth is Flanders where sectors including life sciences and fintech are flourishingFinancial Times - World -
This Is the Best Way for Joe Biden to Talk About the Economy
He is defying 40 years of orthodoxy on the center-left.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
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Will Xi’s manufacturing plan be enough to rescue China’s economy?
The president has won praise for ending a credit boom, but trading partners now fear a flood of cheap exportsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
St Helens beat Leeds to reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals
St Helens repeat last week's Super League win over Leeds Rhinos as they win comfortably at Headingley for the second time in eight days to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.BBC News - Top stories -
The stock market is crushing the first quarter. What that may hold for the rest of 2024.
The S&P 500 is wrapping up a historically strong first quarter. How much good news is priced in?MarketWatch - Business -
GameStop shares slide 15% on top- and bottom-line misses for fourth quarter
GameStop Corp.’s shares fell in in extended trading Tuesday, after the videogame retailer and original meme stock missed analysts’ top- and bottom-line estimates in its fourth-quarter results.MarketWatch - Business -
China-made vehicles will make up a quarter of Europe’s EV sales this year
China-made electric vehicles will make up more than a quarter of the EV sales in Europe this year, according to a new policy analysis.NBC News - Top stories -
Blockbuster M&A deals more than double in first quarter
Dealmaking drought left behind as first-quarter transaction values rise 30% with European market standing outFinancial Times - Business -
FirstFT: Global M&A drought ends as blockbuster deals double in first quarter
Also in today’s newsletter, Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing and the broken market for medicinesFinancial Times - World -
GDP in fourth-quarter raised to 3.4% due to stronger consumer spending
The final reading of U.S. growth in the 2023 fourth quarter was raised to a 3.4% annual pace, reflecting a surprisingly resilient U.S. economy.MarketWatch - Business -
A Lloyd’s of London revival will require more nimble regulation
There is still a fragility to the recent success of the world’s oldest insurance marketFinancial Times - Business -
Seventeen killed on deadliest day of Israel-Hizbollah conflict
Cross-border fire has ramped up in recent days, fuelling concerns about a broader regional warFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Tesla has had a ‘nightmare’ first quarter amid weak China demand
Wedbush’s Dan Ives trims his stock-price target for Tesla to $300 from $315 after a “perfect storm” of issues.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Angela Rayner refuses to publish tax records as police probe house sale
Opposition party’s deputy leader issues challenge to Tories: ‘You show me yours, I’ll show you mine’Financial Times - Business -
Trump aims to outraise Biden-Obama event with $33mn fundraiser
US president’s team says rival star-studded New York gala on Thursday will pull in $25mnFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Military briefing: Ukraine digs deep as Russians advance
Kyiv is building 2,000km of fortifications to hold territory in anticipation of another Moscow offensiveFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Military briefing: Ukraine digs deep as Russians advance
Kyiv is building 2,000km of fortifications to hold territory in anticipation of another Moscow offensiveFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Grant Thornton partner pay jumps 11% despite growth slowing
Rise in operating profits by a fifth was a result of ‘one-off’ property-related incomeFinancial Times - Business -
Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle
Education minister Robert Halfon and armed forces minister James Heappey are also standing down as MPs.BBC News - Top stories -
UK found to offer worst-value housing of advanced economies
Think-tank says British pay more and get less than people in other economies with similar incomesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
‘Strike Madness’ Hits Germany While Its Economy Stumbles
A wave of strikes by German workers, feeling the sting of inflation and stagnant growth, is the latest sign of the bleak outlook for Europe’s economic powerhouse.The New York Times - Business -
My plan to protect Americans’ financial privacy in a digital economy
The United States’ leadership in the global economy will continue to be driven by our core values of privacy, individual sovereignty and free market competitiveness that instill confidence in our economy and system of governance. Abandoning these ...The Hill - Politics -
Kevin Warsh, floated as Trump Fed chief, says Powell is ‘goosing’ the economy
While U.S. allies and adversaries may be impressed by the growth in the stock market and overall U.S. economic growth, “I wouldn’t say they are overly impressed by the U.S. economic engine,” he said.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump