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Gilt Yields Rise Ahead of U.S. Fed Rate Decision
Gilt yields climbed ahead of the Federal Reserve interest-rate decision, when the central bank could signal that interest-rate cuts will likely come later than previously expected.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Markets await updates from Chair Powell as Fed set to keep interest rates at 23-year high
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce Wednesday that it will hold its key interest rate steady for the sixth-straight meeting.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
A Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the World
Two-thirds of the roughly 150 currencies have weakened against the dollar, whose strength stems from high interest rates because of stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Business -
The Fed would only cut rates to help the U.S. service its soaring debt, fund manager says
The reason the Fed may be tempted to cut rates would be to help the U.S. cover interest payments on the national debt, according to fund manager Freddie Lait.CNBC - Business -
China Moving Forced Laborers Amid U.S. Crackdown, Biden Official Says
Coerced laborers are being moved out of Xinjiang as China makes efforts to frustrate supply-chain due diligence, a Labor Department official says.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Private payrolls increased by 192,000 in April, more than expected for resilient labor market
Private payrolls increased at a faster than expected pace in April, indicating there are still plenty of tailwinds for the U.S. labor market.CNBC - Business -
ADP says 192,000 private-sector jobs created in April. Labor market not cooling off much.
U.S. businesses created 192,000 new jobs in April, paycheck company ADP said, and more industries hired people last month in a sign of ongoing labor-market strength.MarketWatch - Business -
Here's everything to expect from the Fed that will move markets on Wednesday
Markets are anticipating a near-zero chance that the policy-setting arm of the central bank will announce any change to interest rates.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
S&P 500 Futures Fall as Interest-Rate Decision Looms
U.S. stock futures edged lower ahead of Federal Reserve decision on interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What to Watch for at Today’s Fed Meeting on Interest Rates
Policymakers are expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged, but investors are bracing for signals that rates will stay higher for longer.The New York Times - Top stories - Federal Reserve
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