Us Labor Market Shows Resilience with Strong Hiring
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Australia's Labor Market Remains Strong
The Australian unemployment rate edged up in March, but a jump in the number of people in full-time work will continue to feed risk that the country’s central bank may sit this year out before cutting interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices with jobs plentiful
Americans increased their spending pace in March at a better-than-expected pace from the previous month, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challengesABC News - Top stories -
Jobless claims retreat again to 211,000 in another sign of labor-market strength
New unemployment filings are extremely lowMarketWatch - Business -
U.K. Labor Market Cools Again, Making Rate Cuts More Likely
Unemployment ticked higher and wage growth slowed in the U.K. in the three months to February, adding to signs that inflation is easing and making interest-rate cuts likelier in the coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Markets Slide After Unexpectedly Strong Inflation Report
Stocks fell and bond yields jumped as investors reassessed when the Federal Reserve may begin cutting interest rates.The New York Times - Business -
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates
Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool itABC News - Top stories -
Asian emerging market currencies come under pressure from strong dollar
Indonesia’s central bank supports rupiah as Indian rupee falls and South Korean won hits 17-month lowFinancial Times - World -
EU Report Backs Telecom Consolidation, Strong Energy Market
Yahoo News - World - European Union -
US files 2nd labor complaint after Mexico refuses to act on union-busting by a Mexican company
The United States has filed a labor complaint panel after Mexico refused to act on alleged union-busting by a Mexican companyABC News - World - Mexico -
This chart shows the ‘dangerous’ stock market risk Baby Boomers could be facing
The view that markets always go up over time, is a dangerous one, especially for older investors, says Andrew Adams, strategist at Saut Strategy.MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft to invest $1.5bn in Abu Dhabi AI group G42
Agreement is latest move by US tech company to extend its reach into fast-growing sectorFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
The equity rally is on pause
Plus, how oil got to $90Financial Times - World -
US to end 'gun show loophole' of unlicensed sales
White House says it will require all gun show and internet dealers to conduct background checks.BBC News - Top stories -
It was Singaporean SWF supremacy at the FT Alphaville Pub Quiz — but how would you have done?
Start spreading the newsFinancial Times - Business -
Comex Gold Settles Lower, Silver Rises
Gold settled 0.8% lower, snapping a four-session winning streak, and silver rose 0.1%, up 14 of the past 15 sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Markets must stop comparing the UK and the US
Inflation persistence is a greater threat for the former than the latter — and rates cuts are a way offFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Investment Banking Bounceback Powers Big U.S. Lenders
Top U.S. banks, including Bank of America, JPMorgan and Goldman, posted better-than-expected earnings thanks to strong consumer spending and a flurry of Wall Street activity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries show the growing threat AI drones pose to energy markets
Ukraine's drone attacks show how long-range drones with artificial intelligence can pummel energy infrastructure.CNBC - Business - Ukraine -
This chart shows why the stock-market rally should broaden out later this year
The earnings-growth differential between the largest S&P 500 companies and the rest is expected to shrink later in 2024.MarketWatch - Business -
Markets slash bets on rate cuts after US inflation rises to 3.5%
Figures for consumer prices and core inflation exceed expectationsFinancial Times - Business -
Market Reaction to Iran Attack Tells Us Stocks Aren't in a Bubble
The swings on Friday and Monday put to bed for now concerns that a bubble has been forming.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
‘Blowout’ US retail sales shake bond and currency markets
Government debt sells off and dollar gains as latest sign of hot economy cools hopes of interest rate cutsFinancial Times - Business -
WSJ Dollar Index Posts Largest Weekly Point and Percentage Gain Since Feb. 23'
The WSJ Dollar Index posted its largest one-week point and percentage gain since Feb. 2023, snapping a two-week losing streak.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rate of sterilizations in US jumped after overturning of Roe v Wade, study shows
Number of people seeking permanent contraception increased after 2022 decision, in particular among women, research reveals. Rates of people seeking permanent contraception – such as tubal ligation or vasectomies – shot up after the supreme court ...The Guardian - World