FTSE 100 hits record high as shares rise amid hopes of interest rate cuts
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Walmart’s shares hit record high as retailer raises its earnings forecast
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflationFinancial Times - World -
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 -
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 -
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.1% to 99.27
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.1% to 99.27 — and is down for five of the past seven trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
A rise in utilities' share prices this spring reflects a growing belief that the U.S. economy can power through higher interest rates and turn the hype around artificial intelligence into reality.
A rise in utilities’ share prices this spring reflects a growing belief that the U.S. economy can power through higher interest rates and turn the hype around artificial intelligence into reality.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Gold prices hit a new record high: 5 moves to make now
Gold prices have climbed above $2,430 per ounce. Here are the moves to make to capitalize on today's high price.CBS News - Top stories -
Global stocks hit record highs as more countries join in the rally
More global stocks are joining in the rally, and that’s a good thing — especially for U.S. markets.MarketWatch - Business -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
Gold fell 0.5% from its record high to settle at $2,421.70 per troy ounce.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields end lower for first time in four sessions amid dearth of U.S. data
Rates on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower in rangebound trading on Tuesday as investors eyed another batch of comments from Federal Reserve officials.MarketWatch - Business -
Adani suspected of fraud by selling low-grade coal as high-value fuel
Indian conglomerate rejects accusations of inflating prices in transactions with state utilityFinancial Times - Business -
‘It became a beacon of hope’: the incredible story of Stax Records
A new docuseries traces the highs and lows of the Memphis record label, soaring with major acts like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes but a victim of both capitalism and racism. During its breakout phase in the mid-1960s, Stax Records seemed to be ...The Guardian - World -
How to immunize your bond ETF if interest rates turn higher
Tips to hedge a portfolio against interest rate fluctuations.MarketWatch - Business -
CD interest rate forecast for summer 2024: Everything experts predict
CD rates might experience some changes this summer, experts say. Here's how — and why.CBS News - Top stories -
Interest Rate-Driven Debt Distress Creates 'Rifle-Shot' Opportunities
Economic expansion buoys businesses and requires more precision by investors in troubled credit, investors say.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Alibaba Shares Rise as Investors Grow Confident in Outlook
The e-commerce giant’s shares rose in Hong Kong, recouping losses from a day earlier as investors turned upbeat on its latest earnings release.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Alibaba Shares Rise as Investors Grow Confident in Outlook
The e-commerce giant’s shares rose in Hong Kong, recouping losses from a day earlier as investors turned upbeat on its latest earnings release.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Rhythm Nation: how music gives Haiti hope amid the chaos
The country has been hit by decades of crises and catastrophe, but its culture continues to thrive across the diaspora. Here, Haitian musicians celebrate its ’sounds of freedom’. Even before March this year, when gun-toting gangs overran the ...The Guardian - World -
Channel crossings since start of year at record high
The number of migrants crossing the Channel since January 1 is 9,681, according to Home Office data.BBC News - Top stories -
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 -
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 -
Rates should be cut to 3.5% by end of 2025, IMF says
The international body upgrades its UK growth forecast and says rates could fall to 4.5% by the end of 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
Replit cuts staff by 30 amid aggressive AI push in software development
Replit, a cloud-based software development platform, lays off 30 employees as it focuses on integrating AI into its coding tools, aiming to make programming more accessible.VentureBeat - Tech -
Telstra to Cut Jobs to Save Costs Amid Enterprise Overhaul
The Australian telecommunications company plans to cut 2,800 jobs as part of a continuing strategic review, helping cut $233.4 million in costs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 Debate Over Interest Rates Raises an Important Question for Entrepreneurs: Are Numerical Targets Actually Useful?
There's more than one way to set goals for your team. Here are the key lessons to keep in mind.Inc. - Business -
Britt: High maternal mortality rate 'American issue,' not Democrat or Republican
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) encouraged elected officials to work across the aisle in tackling the United States's high maternal mortality rate during a panel discussion Thursday on maternal mental health. “I think it is so important that we ...The Hill - Politics -
Why the Dow Keeps Hitting New Records
The DJIA has just hit 40,000—but didn’t it just reach 30,000 three years ago? The Dow’s milestones keep coming faster and faster. WSJ’s Gunjan Banerji explains why.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walmart Stock Hits Record Close on Strong Quarter
The largest U.S. retailer had robust quarterly results and an upbeat outlook, giving insight into how consumers are weathering high interest rates.The New York Times - Business -
S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Records
Shares of Macy’s rose, while Lowe’s stock fell after the retailers reported results.The Wall Street Journal - World -
7 dead in Houston area after storms and 100-mph winds; power outages and rising temperatures fuel new fears
Seven people have died in Houston and the surrounding county after severe weather ripped down power lines and trees and toppled brick walls, officials said Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Google's New AI Search: Founders and CEOs Share Fears, Hopes About the Future
A creative disruption? An industry decimator? We asked founders and thought leaders their predictions for what Google will transform in the age of generative AI.Inc. - Business - Google -
Germany coup plot trial begins amid high security
Self-styled Prince Heinrich XIII among alleged ringleaders of plan for violent overthrow of state. The most spectacular of a trio of trials of a sprawling group of far-right conspiracists who plotted to violently overthrow the German state is ...The Guardian - World