Central banks should set a ‘high bar’ for interest rate cuts, BIS warns
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The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.25
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 100.25 — down for two consecutive trading days. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Gold Futures Near Two-week Highs on Hopes for US Rate Cuts
Gold futures rose, nearing a two-week high, amid growing investor optimism for a U.S. interest rate cut. -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed minutes show no consensus on how many months of good inflation data needed to start cutting interest rates
Several officials said that interest-rate hikes might be needed if inflation stays at its elevated level or increases further.Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
European central bankers warn of risks to region’s economy
ECB policymakers view French elections as sign of a broader shift in a more populist, protectionist and turbulent directionEurope -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Fed Officials Signaled No Hurry to Cut Rates
The minutes of their last meeting suggested some are on alert for signs of labor-market deteriorationFederal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Metal Prices Mixed; Gold Slips Slightly But Base Metals Rise
Base metals prices were higher while gold futures ticked lower but broadly holding ground, supported by rising jobless claims, which weighed on investor belief in a still-hot U.S. labor market, SP Angel said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Turkish Inflation Moves Past Peak as High Rates Begin to Pay Off
Turkish consumer inflation looks to have begun a strong downward slide, says Bartosz Sawicki, market analyst at fintech Conotoxia.Turkey -
Financial Times - Business
British Airways owner IAG warns airfares must rise to fund carbon cuts
Company’s chief Luis Gallego expects cost implications of switch to cleaner fuel to hit passenger demand -
CNBC - Business
Fed says it's not ready to cut rates until 'greater confidence' inflation is moving to 2% goal
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its June 11-12 meeting.Federal Reserve -
GameSpot - Tech
Diablo Lore Book Box Set Gets Massive Limited-Time Price Cut At Amazon
Diablo fans can snag a great deal on The Horadric Vault - The Complete Collection, a box set featuring four books exploring the lore and stories of Blizzard's iconic action-RPG series. The collection released last November for $100, but right now ... -
ABC News - World
Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark closes at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its record close set in March
Japan's Nikkei 225 benchmark closes at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its record close set in March -
GameSpot - Tech
Final Fantasy Creator Has No Interest In Returning To The Series
Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi said he has no interest in returning to the series after partnering up with Square Enix for the PC and console version of Fantasian, a game previously only available on mobile devices.. In an interview with ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Federal agency plans to cull 450,000 barred owls to boost another species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is keeping its aim trained on the barred owl, hoping an effort to cull the species could save its close genetic relative. -
ABC News - Top stories
Man arrested in connection with attempted rape of Central Park sunbather: Police
A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman sunbathing in Central Park last month, police said. -
NBC News - Top stories
Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit aimed at countering U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. -
CNBC - Business
Dream of moving abroad? This Central American destination is the No. 1 country for expats
Some 82% of foreigners in this Central American country say they're happy with their lives abroad. -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
In This New Dating Show, Balloons Last Only as Long as Romantic Interest
Pop! Pop! Pop! Pop! A new dating-show format asks contestants to pop a balloon to signal that they’re not interested. Who said heartbreak had to be quiet? -
ABC News - Tech
To save West Coast spotted owls, US officials plan to use trained shooters to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls
To save West Coast spotted owls, US officials plan to use trained shooters to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls -
The Hill - Politics
Wildlife officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of barred owls to save spotted owls
The federal government issued a plan Wednesday that could eliminate 400,000 barred owls, an invasive species, to protect threatened spotted owls in the western U.S. Barred owls, those that will be killed if the plan is finalized, are native to the ... -
Financial Times - World
Libraries should be at the heart of public life
For those from less privileged backgrounds especially, they provide vistas of opportunity -
Financial Times - Business
Beware shadow banks gobbling up more risk
Policymakers are directly or inadvertently fuelling the rise of the asset manager lender -
Financial Times - World
In European banking, Piigs can still fly
Lenders that investors once deemed untouchable are suddenly back in vogue -
Financial Times - Business
Why Starmer should now play prosecutor on Brexit
A proper audit of the impact of leaving the EU would deliver political and economic benefits to incoming Labour ministers -
Financial Times - Business
Labour should always choose growth over redistribution
People are happier when they get a fair share of an expanding pie -
MarketWatch - Business
A Trump trade war won’t be good for the stock market, warns Dr. Doom
Nouriel Roubini, the economist who is nicknamed “Dr. Doom” for his often-gloomy predictions, says a Trump win could spark a stock-damaging trade war.Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Only far right can win majority, warns French PM
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal urges voters to stop Marine Le Pen's party winning Sunday's vote.France -
The Hill - Politics
Vermont Democrat warns Biden could take other Democrats down with him
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch (D) warned Wednesday that President Biden could take other Democrats down with him if he loses badly in November, and said he doesn’t know anymore if Biden would be a stronger candidate than Vice President Harris. “So if ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer warns against complacency as he wraps up election campaign
Labour leader has been focusing his final push on previously safe Tory seats -
Financial Times - World
Food from outside EU enters Britain unchecked, customs agents warn
Inland border facility beset by delays and communication issues as it struggles to implement post-Brexit regimeEuropean Union -
BBC News - Top stories
Many Jamaicans without power after Hurricane Beryl thunders through
The powerful storm has passed, but torrential rain has prompted new warnings. -
ABC News - World
Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted at sea
The Philippine military chief says his forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China Sea -
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The Hill - Politics
Fed confident in 'restrictive' rate level while sounding notes of caution
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s June meeting revealed confidence among central bankers that elevated interest rates were having the desired effect of cooling the economy toward a soft landing and 2-percent annual inflation. “The vast majority ...Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Ericsson Intends to Book $1.1 Billion Charge for Latest Quarter
The Swedish telecom-equipment company said lower-than-expected growth at its Vonage cloud subsidiary prompted the impairment charge. -
Inc. - Business
Americans Ready to Set July 4 Travel Records
Despite steep gas prices, looming storms, and costlier fixings for backyard barbecues, an estimated 71 million people will be on the move this holiday weekend. -
Financial Times - Business
Democratic governors back Biden as crisis deepens
Discussions come as polls show sharp drop in support for US presidentJoe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Raducanu overpowers Mertens as Kartal sets up Gauff meeting
Emma Raducanu cruises past Belgium's Elise Mertens to join fellow Briton Sonay Kartal in the Wimbledon third round. -
GameSpot - Tech
All The Lego Sets On Sale Ahead Of Prime Day
Prime Day 2024 officially runs July 16-17, but plenty of Lego sets are on sale ahead of the popular shopping holiday. So while we're expecting some pretty great Lego Prime Day deals, these price cuts are mighty enticing for anyone searching for a ... -
ABC News - Top stories
Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain