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Medical Debt Shows Up Less Often on Credit Reports
But the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said 15 million people still had medical bills in their files, which can make it hard to qualify for loans.The New York Times - Business -
Fed and ECB divergence on rate cuts could spell trouble for the euro, economist says
The prospect of the ECB diverging from the Fed on rate cuts is likely to be "particularly negative" for the euro area, according to one economist.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Interest rate cut bets rise as US job creation slows; FTSE 100 at record high – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as latest US non-farm payroll shows weakening job creation. Newsflash: The UK’s services sector has posted the fastest business activity growth in almost a year, reinforcing hopes that ...The Guardian - World -
How much do US businesses lose due to malicious cyber activity?
Scarcely a week goes by without a cyber incident making national news.The Hill - Politics -
Norges Bank Holds Rates, Hints at Later Cut
Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5% and reiterated that it was likely to stay at that level for some time, as high wage growth and a weak krone keep inflation elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls Push Down Dollar
The dollar weakened, with the WSJ Dollar Index down, as April jobs report missed expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Slower Hiring Boosts Hopes of a Late-Summer Rate Cut
The slowdown marked a break from a string of data showing surprising strength in the labor market. Wages rose less than anticipated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill
Residents near 178 bodies of water have been told to leave as flooding is set to worsen.BBC News - Top stories -
US loosens some EV battery rules, potentially increasing tax credit eligibility
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says new rules governing electric vehicle tax credits are a giveaway to ChinaABC News - Top stories -
US labour market undershoots forecasts with 175,000 new jobs
Non-farm payrolls figure for April indicates economy is cooling and bolsters expectations for rate cuts this yearFinancial Times - World -
Could lower swing-state inflation rates help Biden and hurt Trump?
Inflation in several battleground states in the 2024 election is below the national average — in some cases by more than a full percentage point — as food prices retreat even while housing costs stay hot, according to an analysis of regional Labor ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Bankruptcy vs. debt settlement: How to choose the right debt relief option
Bankruptcy and debt settlement are both effective ways of getting rid of debt, but which one makes more sense?CBS News - Top stories -
Treasury Yields Fall on Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls
Treasury yields fell, push down by weaker-than-expected payrolls.The Wall Street Journal - World -
US job market shows signs of cooling, with just 175,000 jobs added in April
The latest snapshot on US employment was a shocker: The economy added 175,000 jobs, far below expectations for 235,000 and a reversal of the trend for robust monthly gains.CNN - Top stories -
The mortgage reform that could unleash the next big US stimulus
Freddie Mac wants to enter the secondary home equity loan market in a win-win for the government, Wall Street and consumersFinancial Times - World -
Japan used $59bn to prop up the yen but consumers may still cut back
Government interventions this week fail to ease concerns about plunging currencyFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Credit Agricole to Meet Targets Early
Credit Agricole posted a rise in first-quarter earnings that beat expectations on revenue growth across all its businesses and said it would reach its medium-term targets by the end of this year.The Wall Street Journal - World