Cutting interest rates is misguided — the easy money would only fuel inflation
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Gold Futures Set New Record on China Debt, Rate-Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Fears
Gold futures reached a new record settlement as Chinese investors flock to safe havens, rate-cut hopes grow and geopolitical tensions mount.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Summer interest rate cut possible, says Bank deputy
Ben Broadbent's comments come ahead of data which is expected to show a fall in inflation.BBC News - Top stories -
Dollar rally falters as falling inflation raises hopes of rate cuts
US currency on track for first negative month of the year after end to months of above-forecast CPI dataFinancial Times - Business -
BoE could be close to cutting rates as inflation eases says deputy governor
Ben Broadbent believes direct effects of pandemic and war in Ukraine have now ‘faded’Financial Times - Business -
The U.S. economy and inflation might be cooling off, but lower interest rates are still far away
Is the economy headed in the right direction? Wall Street investors certainly think so. They drove U.S. stocks to a record high this week. Why the optimism?MarketWatch - Business -
The Properties High Interest Rates Can't Touch
Competition to buy the world’s most exclusive stores is intense despite modest rent growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gold Steady as Rate-Cut Hopes Wane
Gold was steady. After hitting new highs, gold “immediately withdrew back” as Fed speakers overnight warned that rate cuts are still some way down the road, DailyFX said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How much interest would a $10,000 6-month CD earn now?
You could earn a significant return on your money simply by depositing some of it into a six-month CD right now.CBS News - Top stories -
Auto incentives are back — but high interest rates weaken deals for buyers
Incentives are coming back to the auto market, but interest rates remain high, corroding the benefits for buyers. Here are three things shoppers can do.CNBC - Business -
How to immunize your bond ETF if interest rates turn higher
Tips to hedge a portfolio against interest rate fluctuations.MarketWatch - Business -
Voters Look Back Only So Far When It Comes to Inflation
Good thing for President Biden.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hunt to claim only Tories will cut UK tax burden after the election
Chancellor to attack Labour in keynote speech after canvassing tech bosses’ views on growth measuresFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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 -
ECB's Schnabel Says Second Rate Cut in July 'Does Not Seem Warranted'
The European Central Bank should move cautiously after delivering a first rate cut in June, a member of its executive board said in an interview.The Wall Street Journal - World -
ECB’s Schnabel lobbies against back-to-back rate cuts
European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel pushed back on the idea of back-to-back interest rate cuts, saying inflation risks are still tilted to the upside.MarketWatch - Business -
Grant's Take: Retail Sales Don't Point to Rate Cut Just Yet
Walmart earnings give a different signal than what the latest Commerce Department data delivered.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mortgage rates drop as markets bet on Bank of England cut
Fresh wave of competition among lenders could provide relief for homebuyers ahead of UK general electionFinancial Times - Business - Mortgage -
China to cut mortgage rates as part of plan to prop up property market
Local authorities will be allowed to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing. China will cut mortgage rates and allow local authorities to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing, in a series of drastic measures ...The Guardian - World - China -
I earn $120,000 a year and have $165,000 in savings. How do I invest in this high-interest-rate environment?
“My husband and I would like to provide our new baby with the best life we can.”MarketWatch - Business -
A misguided move on Chinese tariffs
New Biden levies on Beijing undermine the global economy and the climate transitionFinancial Times - World -
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BoE needs more evidence of price pressures easing before cutting rates, says policymaker
Megan Greene believes ‘burden of proof’ must lie in inflation waning before Bank of England loosens stanceFinancial Times - Business -
Fed’s Mester says forecast of 3 rate cuts this year is now probably too many
“I was on the record before saying I was at the median [forecast] which was three,” Loretta Mester said Monday. “The developments I’ve seen in the economy right now, I would not think that that’s still appropriate.”MarketWatch - Business -
Ex-Trump attorney on hush money trial visitors: 'Not something that I would be encouraging'
Timothy Parlatore, former President Trump’s ex-attorney, weighed in on the appearance of several political figures at the former president's hush money trial in New York City. Parlatore signaled that the visit from high-profile Republicans — ...The Hill - Politics -
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fueled by Conley, Wolves roll by 45 to force G7
A "complete team" with veteran point guard Mike Conley back, the Wolves blew out the Nuggets by 45 points Thursday night to force Game 7.ESPN - Sports -
Synagogue Arson Attempt Fuels Antisemitism Fears in France
Police shot and killed an armed suspect who was attempting to set fire to a synagogue in the northwest of the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Valoi Easy35 Film-Scanning Kit Review: Fast, Affordable, and Easy to Use
If you need an easy, cheap, fast way to scan your 35-mm film, Valoi’s Easy35 is, er, the easiest way we’ve found to digitize images.Wired - Tech -
What's next for Nuggets? Why there are no big changes -- or easy answers -- coming in Denver
Denver's fixes need to come from within after falling short against the WolvesCBS Sports - Sports -
Congress must stop Biden from fueling a Saudi nuclear bomb
If Jake Sullivan and team can pull it off, the mega deal will be billed as bringing peace to the Middle East. If it opens the door to Saudi enrichment, however, the accord will only fuel more chaos and instability.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Nashville fires Smith, only coach in team history
Nashville SC has fired Gary Smith, the only head coach in franchise history.ESPN - Sports - Tennessee -
We can’t be a republic only when it’s convenient
The Constitution wasn’t designed to make everything easy for the government.The Hill - Politics -
How fast is UK inflation falling?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Tom Brady roasts Jaguars during recent podcast appearance, says they were easy to beat
Brady pulled no punches against JacksonvilleCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
My husband finds life easy, and ‘corrects’ me because I don’t | Ask Philippa
Your brain is wired to need order to feel safe, he should respect that. The question I am mid-40s and married. My husband is good at dealing with life. He never worries, is never insecure, always positive, has unlimited energy and always has a ...The Guardian - World -
Here are some options to reduce taxes on your savings interest this year
Here's how to reduce income taxes on your savings interest amid rate uncertainty from the Federal Reserve.CNBC - Business -
Raskin on upside-down flag at Alito home: 'It's a very clear conflict of interest'
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the upside-down flag that flew briefly at Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s home demonstrates a “very clear conflict of interest.” Raskin told MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart during an interview Saturday that Alito’s ...The Hill - Politics -
Star Entertainment Gets Bid Interest, Says No Substantive Talks So Far
The Australian casino operator said it has received approaches about potential deals, including one from a consortium that includes a local partner of Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Departing Liverpool boss Klopp 'would scrap VAR'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he would vote to scrap video assistant referees because of how the system currently works.BBC News - Top stories -
A Moderna Patent Bailout Would Set a Dangerous Precedent
The Justice Department tries to use a wartime statute to make taxpayers pay for the company’s potential infringement liability.The Wall Street Journal - World