Inflation Report Tees Up Likely Quarter Point Fed Rate Rise in February
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FirstFT: Traders build up bets of Fed interest rate rise
Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine aid and the opening of Trump’s trialFinancial Times - World - Federal Reserve -
BOJ's Ueda Reiterates Possibility of Rate Hike if Inflation Rises as Expected
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda reiterated Tuesday that the bank would raise interest rates further if inflation grows as the central bank expects.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Investors price in growing chance of another Fed interest rate rise
While base case remains reduction in borrowing costs, options market shows a 20% probability of increaseFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Cramer points to signs the economy is slowing that could bring rate cuts from the Fed
CNBC's Jim Cramer referred to these factors as "brown shoots" that are disrupting U.S. economic growth.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Anthony Davis fed up with not winning Defensive Player of the Year: 'The league doesn't like me'
Does Davis have a DPOY case? The Lakers' star definitely thinks so.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Where is the Fed’s interest rate heading?
The search for the neutral rate is proving elusiveFinancial Times - Business -
Where is the Fed’s interest rate heading?
The search for the neutral rate is proving elusiveFinancial Times - World -
Australian Inflation Stays Strong in March Quarter
Australian consumer prices rose 3.6% annually in the latest quarter, illustrating the challenge facing the country’s central bank to bring inflation back within its target band and adding to uncertainty around the timing of interest-rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
GM lifted its profit outlook for the year as the automaker reported a 24% rise in first-quarter earnings driven by solid U.S. sales of pickup trucks.
GM lifted its profit outlook for the year as the automaker reported a 24% rise in first-quarter earnings driven by solid U.S. sales of pickup trucks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Could interest rate hikes be keeping inflation high?
The stickiness of the post-pandemic inflation is raising questions about how effective high interest rates are at bringing down price increases – and if they could be fueling the problem. Standard economic thinking says that higher interest rates ...The Hill - Politics -
These Home Sellers Are Done Waiting for the Fed to Lower Rates
Some owners need to upsize, downsize and change jobs, even if mortgage rates don’t fall soon.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Senate tees up Ukraine, Israel aid bill for final passage
The Senate on Tuesday advanced the House-passed supplemental funding package to provide long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel and other allies, teeing up the legislation for final passage. Senators voted 80-19 to limit debate on the $95 billion ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
To fight inflation, we should look for ways beyond the Fed’s policies
The obvious problem is that almost total reliance on the Fed to defeat inflation by slowing the economy will not work in sectors where price-fixing and structural issues are its principal causes.The Hill - Politics -
UPS’ stock rises after profit extends long streak of beats as deliveries improve
UPS’s stock rallied Tuesday, after the package delivery giant beat first-quarter profit expectations, even as it once again reported revenue that fell below forecasts.MarketWatch - Business -
Tesla Accelerates Rollout of More-Affordable EVs as Profit Drops Sharply
The company’s shares rose in after-hours trading following news that the EV maker is looking to bring new models to market sooner than previously planned.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tesla -
Inflation, Interest Rates and Oil Prices Have Jolted the Markets
Euphoria has been replaced by a much more somber mood, changing the value calculations in a host of markets, our columnist says.The New York Times - Business -
Should you lock in your mortgage rate before the April Fed meeting?
Are you shopping for a new home? Here's why you may (and may not) want to lock in your rate before the Fed meets.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Oil Edges Higher, Aided by Fed Rate-Cut Hopes
Oil edged higher in the early morning Asian session, aided by Fed rate-cut hopes.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Tesla shares jump 13% after Musk says company aims to start production of affordable new EV by early 2025
Tesla reported disappointing earnings and revenue, but the stock rose on optimism that a new affordable EV model could enter production sooner than expected.CNBC - Business - Tesla -
Tesla reports 9 percent dip in first quarter revenue
Tesla saw a 9 percent year-over-year decline in first-quarter revenue, the electric vehicle (EV) company said Tuesday. The drop in revenue, Tesla’s largest since 2012, comes as the EV firm faces falling sales and growing competition. Tesla ...The Hill - Politics - Tesla -
UK inflation could stay near 2% target for three years, says BoE rate-setter
Dave Ramsden’s comments suggest he does not need much more evidence of price growth falling before backing rate cutsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
BOE to Start Rate Cuts Earlier Than U.S. Fed, Impacting Gilt Yields
The Bank of England is expected to start cutting interest-rates before the Federal Reserve as U.S. inflation remains sticky and the economy stays resilient, ING analysts say in a report.The Wall Street Journal - World -
ECB Will Consider Fed's Progress When Deciding on Rate Cuts, De Guindos Says
The ECB will take account of the Fed’s progress in lowering inflation when it decides the pace of cuts to its key interest rate after a first move in June, its vice president said in an interview.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Market veteran Howard Marks says Fed is 'not going back' to ultra-low rates
That means credit can provide a "very solid foundation" to an investment portfolio, the Oaktree Capital Management co-founder told CNBC.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide
The U.N. population fund says in a new study that an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North AmericaABC News - Health -
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average rate, report says
Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported.NBC News - Top stories -
Report: Brown wants longer-term Kings commitment at market rate
Kings coach Mike Brown reportedly would like to be rewarded for his contributions with a new market-value contract extension.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
What will it take to get tech stocks rising again? An unemployment rate above 4%
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
Jim Cramer looks at what Disney CEO Bob Iger is doing well and what he needs to work on post-Peltz
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
FTSE 100 hits record high as shares rise amid hopes of interest rate cuts
UK’s blue-chip index reaches 8,076, surpassing previous high of 8,047 in February 2023. Nils Pratley: FTSE is still an international laggardWhat’s behind the FTSE 100 record high?The UK stock market hit a record high on Tuesday, as shares were ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. oil rises nearly 2% to top $83 a barrel as slowing manufacturing raises interest rate cut hopes
The House of Representatives passed legislation over the weekend that would broaden sanctions against Iran's oil exportsCNBC - Business -
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
Averages show Europe is running 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.ABC News - World -
Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea: Gunners open up 4-point lead as Blues crumble
More impressive for Arsenal, or more embarrassing for Chelsea? Why not both?Yahoo Sports - Sports - Premier League -
UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
The U.N. labor organization is warning that over 70% of the world’s workforce is likely to be exposed to excessive heat during their careers, citing increased concern about exposure to sunlightABC News - Health - Climate -
NFL Draft 2024: Patriots' most likely plan with No. 3 overall pick revealed, per report
New England currently has the No. 3 overall pickCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Argentina economic activity seen plunging 6% in February- Reuters poll
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How Leslie Liao left Netflix's HR department to become a rising star in stand-up
The comedian talks about quitting her Netflix job when she got her stand-up career up and running. Next month she headlines the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Netflix -
Max Scherzer injury: Rangers ace to make first rehab start Wednesday, says he's 'ramping up like normal'
Scherzer has not yet pitched since back surgery in DecemberCBS Sports - Sports -
People who do these jobs are 40% less likely to end up with cognitive impairment after 70
A new study on the risks of cognitive decline looked at 7,000 people in 305 occupations.MarketWatch - Business -
The Illusion of Knowledge at the Fed
It relies heavily on a mathematical model of the economy with 500 variables and some 170 equations.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve