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Traders examine interest rate bets after inflation updates
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US stocks close at record high on slower pace of inflation
Investors increase bets on Fed’s interest rate cuts this year as price growth moderatesFinancial Times - Business -
Ministers split over aid for Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
UK chancellor ‘dragging feet’ over £200mn package for Belfast groupFinancial Times - World -
Labour and Tories to raise pressure on City watchdog over growth
Concerns have risen over Financial Conduct Authority’s ability to spur competitivenessFinancial Times - World -
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Meme stocks like GameStop and AMC are hot again — what it means for meme coins
A weekly look at the most important moves and news in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - Business -
Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms
The threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000ABC News - World -
EUR/USD Little Changed; Dollar Weakness May Be Limited Near Term
The EUR/USD traded little changed, and Danske Bank Research generally expects the pair to continue being range-bound in the near term.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gold Edges Higher, Supported by Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Gold edged higher in the early Asian session, supported by bets for Fed rate cuts which would enhance the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
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Here's the inflation breakdown for April 2024 — in one chart
The consumer price index rose 3.4% in April from a year earlier, marking a decrease from March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.CNBC - Business -
Inflation Rises, but Key CPI Index Climbs Less Than Expected
The Consumer Price Index, which measures changes in the costs of household goods, rose 0.3 percent in April, a slight drop from the month before, potentially helping the case for the Fed to cut interest rates this year.Inc. - Business - Inflation -
Inflation Moderated Slightly in April, Offering Some Relief for Consumers
Prices rose 3.4 percent in April from a year earlier, a slight easing from the previous month and a positive sign for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Business -
Japan's Economy Shrinks Again as Inflation Hits Consumers' Pocketbooks
The weakness of the yen currency drives up the prices of imported food and gasoline.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
Workers are cheating on drug tests at the highest rate in more than 30 years, according to one of the largest drug-testing labs in the U.S.
Workers are cheating on drug tests at the highest rate in more than 30 years, according to one of the largest drug-testing labs in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
High inflation harms older households — and two factors determine who is most at risk, research finds
Retirees and near retirees face unique dilemmas when it comes to trying to make their money last amid rising prices.CNBC - Business -
Bitcoin is having its best day since March following cooler April inflation reading
Bitcoin jumped with stocks on Wednesday after the April consumer price index showed inflation eased from the previous month.CNBC - Business - Crypto -
Bond-market rally may not be over after inflation report brings ‘massive relief’
The U.S bond market broadly rose on Wednesday, paring its losses this year after fresh inflation added fuel to investor hopes that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in 2024.MarketWatch - Business -
CPI report shows inflation easing in April, with consumer prices still rising 3.4% from a year ago
The consumer price index was expected to increase 3.4% from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - Business -
US Capitol Police investigate cocaine discovery at headquarters
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) said they are launching an investigation after a small bag of cocaine was discovered inside its headquarters. Police found a “roughly one-inch by one-inch zip lock bag with a small amount of a white powdery ...The Hill - Politics -
Using AI for election campaign phone calls
The BBC got to see just how easy it is to create a fake phone call between two people.BBC News - Top stories -
Has the US declared economic war on China?
Biden unleashes new tariffs on Chinese EVs and clean energy importsFinancial Times - World - China -
Faisal Islam: Is the US economy doing too well?
The US economic boom has consequences for the global balance of power - and for the UK.BBC News - Top stories -
May 5, 2024 - US campus protests
Colleges and universities are holding graduation ceremonies as pro-Palestinian protests continue on campuses across the US.CNN - Top stories