‘A real wildcard’: World’s largest wealth fund issues inflation warning on hot commodity markets
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How can a child in care cost £281,000 a year? Ask the wealth funds that have councils over a barrel | George Monbiot
Children crying out for stability are paying the highest price for Britain’s chaotic and exploitative residential care. I’m a patron of a small local charity that helps struggling children to rebuild trust and connection. It’s called Sirona ...The Guardian - World -
Fed’s $7.3 trillion balance sheet is worrying the world’s largest asset manager. Here’s why.
Any moves to shorten the Federal Reserve’s asset holdings could potentially trigger a backlash in markets.MarketWatch - Business -
This Commodity Tells a Story About the Entire Economy and It's Bullish
Copper prices have gone parabolic this year as traders bet on economic growth and AI.Inc. - Business -
Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office
Forecasters have warned some areas could see up to 50mm (2in) of rain and flooding on Saturday.BBC News - Top stories -
Despite Inflation Concerns, Markets Keep Rising
Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic set records as investors foresee interest rates moving in one direction: down.The New York Times - Business -
RFK Jr. Voters Span MAGA to Liberal---Making Them an Election Wildcard
In swing state Arizona, the independent’s candidacy could change whether Trump or Biden wins.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK postal workers’ union issues strike warning to Křetínský
Threat of industrial action made if Czech businessman fails to meet demands over takeover bid for Royal MailFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
State Department issues travel warning for LGBTQ pride celebrations
The federal government is warning U.S. citizens traveling internationally during LGBTQ Pride month in June to be vigilant, citing concerns that events could be targeted by extremist groups. The State Department in a travel advisory issued Friday ...The Hill - Politics -
Why the post-Fed stock-market rally is raising fresh inflation questions
The issue is whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks on May 1 — in which he said the central bank’s next move is “unlikely” to be a rate hike — are now easing financial conditions by so much that this ends up stalling progress on ...MarketWatch - Business -
Sunaks' wealth rises to £651m in latest rich list
Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty are richer than King Charles, according to The Sunday Times.BBC News - Top stories -
GameStop’s stock slides premarket after company issues profit warning, files to issue more shares
GameStop Corp.’s stock fell 19% early Friday, after the videogame retailer and key meme stock issued a profit and sales warning for the first quarter and filed to sell new shares.MarketWatch - Business -
World's oceans have gone 'crazy haywire,' officials warn, with majority of coral reefs in peril
Oceans are record-hot, and nearly two-thirds of the world’s coral reefs have experienced heat stress at levels high enough to cause bleaching, NOAA said.NBC News - Top stories -
Why bitcoin and gold might be your move to keep your wealth safe
Both assets are far removed from government’s grasp.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump’s immigration plan could add trillions of dollars to national debt, fueling inflation and market jitters
Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans for his would-be second term in office imply a willingness to see the federal budget deficit rise to truly unprecedented levels.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump trusted more than Biden on inflation, a top issue for voters, poll shows
Eighty-five percent of people surveyed said inflation is an important issue, and most trust Trump more than Biden to deal with it.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden