Gdp in Fourthquarter Raised to 34 Due to Stronger Consumer Spending
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Sunak pledge to boost defence spending raises prospect of cuts elsewhere
Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2.5% and find extra £75bnFinancial Times - Business -
Sunak pledge to boost defence spending raises prospect of cuts elsewhere
Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2.5% and find extra £75bnFinancial Times - World -
A GDP Warning as Signs of Stagflation Appear
Slower growth and persistent inflation explain why voters feel glum about the economy.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 -
Consumer sentiment weakens in late April, University of Michigan survey says
Consumer sentiment deteriorated near the end of April, according to the latest reading from the University of Michigan.MarketWatch - Business -
How to Raise Housing Costs
California shows the way.The Wall Street Journal - World -
South Korea's Economy Posts Stronger-Than-Expected First-Quarter Growth
Asia’s fourth-largest economy expanded 3.4% in the first quarter on improving private consumption, construction increases and steady exports.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
Harley-Davidson’s stock skids as global motorcycle shipments fall
The motorcycle icon beat analyst estimates, but its shares fell 15.4%.MarketWatch - Business -
Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.
In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.The New York Times - World -
Macron, Battling Far Right at Home, Pushes for Stronger E.U.
In a major speech, France’s president returned to a familiar theme, warning that “Our Europe is mortal” if it does not become more self-sufficient.The New York Times - Top stories -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science -
Nestle Sales Growth Slows Sharply on Consumer Uncertainty
Nestle’s first-quarter organic sales missed forecasts as consumer demand remained weak, particularly in North America, while supply-chain disruptions continued to hold back volumes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High
The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24.2 in May from minus 27.3 this month, suggesting the country’s economy may have turned a corner and confirming a similar upbeat sentiment reading ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Nestle Sales Growth Slows Sharply on Consumer Uncertainty
Nestle’s first-quarter organic sales missed forecasts as consumer demand remained weak, particularly in North America, while supply-chain disruptions continued to hold back volumes.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The Tricky Logistics Behind Direct-to-Consumer Strategies
Suppliers stepping up efforts to reach shoppers are having to mount costly new supply chains built to the task.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
U.S. economic growth slows as consumers tighten their belts
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to initial estimate.CBS News - Top stories -
Why the GDP Report Fueled a Bond-Market Selloff
The results suggest that either the March inflation number, which will be reported Friday, will be higher than expected, or that figures for January and February will be revised up—or a combination of both.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?
Do the GDP and Dow Reflect American Well-Being?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Agency failures contributed to park deaths - coroner
David Wails, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and James Furlong were stabbed to death in Reading in June 2020.BBC News - Top stories -
Most Army horses to return to duty 'in due course'
Two military horses were seriously injured and "continue to be closely observed" the Army says.BBC News - Top stories -
Steelers draft pick reportedly dropped due to ... no ACL
NC State's Payton Wilson won both the Bednarik and Butkus awards at NC State last season.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Watch reaction when minister asks if Congo is a different country to Rwanda
The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo.BBC News - Top stories -
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.
The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.The New York Times - Business -
Banned football fan raises £15,000 to sue
Linzi Smith's lawyer says the club's actions are a "huge overreach" in to her personal life.BBC News - Top stories -
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.
The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.The New York Times - Top stories -
Centene’s earnings crush estimates and company raises guidance
Centene Corp.’s stock rose 3.4% early Friday, after the managed healthcare provider blew past earnings estimates for the first quarter and raised its full-year guidance.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump's potential plan for Fed raises alarms
Former President Trump's potential plan to exert more influence over the Federal Reserve is alarming experts and investors. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that a group of Trump allies is crafting ways to chip away at the independence of ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
GDP set to top 2% again, extending hot streak for U.S. economy
The U.S. economy appears to have grown by 2% or more for the seventh quarter in a row in the first three months of 2024 — but a wider trade deficit could throw up a roadblock.MarketWatch - Business -
Chipotle says it’s seen no impact yet on consumers from California wage increases
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. rose after hours on Wednesday after the fast-casual Mexican food chain reported first-quarter results that beat expectations, helped by demand for limited-time menu items.MarketWatch - Business - California -
Unilever, Nestle slow price rises but the struggle for consumers remains
Both Nestle’s and Unilever updated investors on Thursday, with markets closely eyeing how the companies are handling the start of pulling back on price hikes.MarketWatch - Business -
GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations
Real GDP was expected to increase 2.4% in the first quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.CNBC - Business -
Dow Falls More Than 600 Points
Follow along for reactions across financial markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
GDP and the Dow Are Up. But What About American Well-Being?
The standard ways of measuring economic growth don’t capture what life is like for real people. A new metric offers a better alternative, especially for seeing disparities across the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What the GDP Report Says About Inflation: A Hot First Quarter
Thursday’s data suggests that a widely watched inflation reading due Friday could be worse than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Is another inflation scare coming? GDP seems to say yes.
A surprisingly high inflation reading in the first quarter has raised anxiety about whether a key price index in March could be worse than expected and could lower the odds of U.S. interest-rate cuts.MarketWatch - Business -
U.K. consumers get a spring back in their step as confidence mounts
Consumer confidence ticked a little higher in the U.K. this month, suggesting Britons are feeling more well-off as real incomes rise.MarketWatch - Business -
China to Pay Consumers Up to Nearly $1,400 to Replace Old Cars
China plans to give car owners up to nearly $1,400 to replace their old cars with new ones, a move to boost slowing demand in the world’s largest electric-vehicle market.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China to Pay Consumers Up to Nearly $1,400 to Replace Old Cars
China plans to give car owners up to nearly $1,400 to replace their old cars with new ones, a move to boost slowing demand in the world’s largest electric-vehicle market.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France