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Why the Fed keeping rates higher for longer may not be such a bad thing
With the economy humming along and the stock market, despite some recent twists and turns, hanging in there pretty well, it’s a tough case to sell that higher interest rates are having a substantially negative impact on the economy.NBC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Oil prices pull back as U.S. economic growth disappoints
Gross domestic product was much softer than expected in the first quarter, which could weigh on crude oil demand.CNBC - Business -
Chipotle posts big earnings beat as diners shake off higher prices
The burrito chain said traffic increased 5.4% in its first quarter.CNBC - Business -
Oil prices score weekly gain, breaking run of back-to-back weekly losses
Oil futures finished below Friday’s session highs after the latest U.S. inflation data raised doubts that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates anytime soon.MarketWatch - Business -
Young Americans Are Getting Left Behind by Rising Home Prices, Higher Stocks
Higher asset prices are considered signs of a good economy. But for many people, they are hurting more than helping.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Young Americans Are Getting Left Behind by Rising Home Prices, Higher Stocks
Higher asset prices are considered signs of a good economy. But for many people, they are hurting more than helping.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Young Americans Are Getting Left Behind by Rising Home Prices, Higher Stocks
Higher asset prices are considered signs of a good economy. But for many people, they are hurting more than helping.The Wall Street Journal - World -
It's 30 years since apartheid ended. South Africa's celebrations are set against growing discontent
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Blinken Meets With Xi as U.S. Pressures China to End Support for Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Leader Xi Jinping to discuss issues including China’s help for Russia’s arms industry and its military posture in the South China Sea.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
The number of U.S. births fell last yearABC News - Health -
U.S. births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say
U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday.NBC News - Top stories -
'Nobody's getting wealthy on Social Security,' lawmaker says. The November election may influence the program's future
Social Security's trust funds are projected to run out in the next decade. When lawmakers address that dilemma, they will also define the program's future role.CNBC - Business -
The U.S. fertility rate fell to 1.62 births per woman in 2023, a 2% decline from a year earlier and the lowest rate since the government began tracking it in the 1930s.
The U.S. fertility rate fell to 1.62 births per woman in 2023, a 2% decline from a year earlier and the lowest rate since the government began tracking it in the 1930s.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil price could exceed $100 a barrel if Middle East conflict worsens, World Bank warns
Increase in cost of crude could drive inflation up and force central banks to keep interest rates high. • Business live – latest updates. A serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East would push the price of oil above $100 (£80) a barrel and ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East escalation could trigger oil price shock that fuels inflation, World Bank warns
Oil prices could rise to $102 per barrel if a major conflict in the Middle East breaks out involving one or more oil producers, according to the World Bank.CNBC - Business -
5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving
China’s vision of the future of the automobile — electrified and digitally connected — is on display at the ongoing Beijing auto showABC News - World - China -
How trading up for Lance in 2021 draft ultimately didn't derail 49ers
The 49ers traded a haul of picks to trade up and select Trey Lance with the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The selection never worked out, but thankfully for San Francisco, Brock Purdy fell into its lap.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?The New York Times - Tech -
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.14
The WSJ Dollar Index is down 0.2% to 100.14 — down for two of the past three trading daysThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Sequoia commits to backing Musk’s xAI start-up
Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivalsFinancial Times - Business -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction in New York overturned on appeal
State appeals court found mistakes in prosecution of former film mogul that gave momentum to #MeToo movementFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Nomura profits soar as Japan’s stock market breaks bubble-era record
Investment bank and brokerage boosted by surging stock and fixed-income tradingFinancial Times - Business -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
The Business of Building a Better Future
A new book from the world's most admired design firm tackles the big question of how built spaces can address the world's most critical problems--and in so doing, offers a key lesson for entrepreneurs.Inc. - Business -
A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
A series of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Mark David Chapman Fast Facts
Read CNN's Mark David Chapman Fast Facts and learn more about the life of the man who killed musician John Lennon.CNN - Top stories -
2024 NFL Draft closes chapter for COVID-wrecked 2021 recruiting class defined by visit bans, canceled season
For better or worse, the Class of 2021 finally gets the (in-person) stage it deservesCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Willie Mays Fast Facts
Read Fast Facts from CNN about Hall of Famer Willie Mays.CNN - Top stories -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflationABC News - Top stories -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled 0.2% higher, snapping a three-session losing streak, and silver rose nearly 0.1%, up two of the past three sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.K. Consumer Confidence Ticks Higher
Research group GfK’s consumer confidence barometer climbed to minus 19 in April from minus 21 in March, marking the first uptick in sentiment since January.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
The Biggest Game Releases Of May 2024
We're quickly approaching the halfway point of the year, a period which has become a pitstop of sorts on the gaming calendar. Between the buffet of big releases we're now seeing more regular in February and March, to the traditional holiday season ...GameSpot - Tech -
Will you have a three-payday May?
Will you be receiving a third paycheck in May? Here's how to know.The Hill - Politics -
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Focus on Fed Decision, U.S. Jobs Data and Weak Yen
The Fed’s monetary policy decision on Wednesday is likely to take center stage. Inflation figures will be watched from the eurozone and Asia.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
The Nancy Drew game series (yes, it’s real) is back with Game 34 | Kaser Focus
We're getting another game in the series that Rachel Kaser thinks you've probably never heard of -- the Nancy Drew series.VentureBeat - Tech -
Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early
Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first roundABC News - Sports - NFL -
Forgotten picks to gas mask bongs: the strangest NFL draft moments
The league’s annual circus will descend on Detroit this week. We look back on some of the draft’s oddest and infamous momentsYahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Connecticut AI Bill Faces Uncertain Future
The wide-ranging proposed legislation seeks to rein in bias in AI model and protect people from deepfakes, but critics worry it could curb small business growth.Inc. - Business