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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 -
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 -
Hunt signals pre-election tax cut as Tories move on to campaign footing
UK chancellor accuses Labour of ‘a lie’ and funding ‘black hole’ in political speechFinancial Times - Business -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Tories scout for post-election jobs as UK parties dial up campaign mode
With a poll date still unknown, concerns grow over Labour readiness for officeFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
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 -
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 -
The UK's opposition Labour Party unveils its pledges to voters in hopes of winning the next election
Britain’s still-undeclared election campaign has stepped up a gearABC News - World -
Half of venture firms will ‘fade or fail,’ prominent VC forecasts
As many as half the venture-capital firms will fade or fail, says a prominent player in that space.MarketWatch - Business -
Tory peer faces ban over drunken outburst
An investigation finds Lord Ranger called a group of women "useless" while drunk in a Commons bar.BBC News - Top stories -
There’s New Hope for an HIV Vaccine
A trial vaccine has succeeded in generating low levels of antibodies needed to target HIV. It’s a first but much-needed step toward preventing infection.Wired - Tech -
Jürgen Klopp made Liverpool elite again after years of faded grandeur | Jonathan Wilson
Anfield said goodbye and thank you to a coach who reinvigorated the club, his impact going way beyond silverware. There was a game of football at Anfield on Sunday, and Liverpool, despite missing countless chances, as they have done consistently ...The Guardian - World -
Fundamentals win the day, but none look likely to save Tories from defeat
How both main parties are positioning themselves in this long election campaignFinancial Times - World -
Labour backs ICC independence over Gaza in split with Tories
After call for arrest warrant, UK shadow foreign secretary David Lammy calls court “cornerstone” of justice systemFinancial Times - World -
The hope and heartache of salmon fishing in the Highlands
Pursuit of the elusive salmon inevitably brings failure. It’s why anglers get so hookedFinancial Times - 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 -
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 -
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 -
‘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 -
China Benchmark Lending Rates Held Steady
The country’s benchmark lending rates were held steady this month, central bank data showed Monday after Beijing announced bold moves to address property-sector malaise.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
How should countries deal with falling birth rates?
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.BBC News - Top stories -
Hunt hints at another National Insurance tax cut
Jeremy Hunt promises further tax cuts, as he launches an attack on Labour's plans ahead of an election.BBC News - Top stories -
Tiger Woods will miss the cut at the PGA Championship at Valhalla
Tiger Woods will miss the cut at the PGA Championship at ValhallaABC News - Sports - Golf -
Olympians April Ross and Alix Klineman hope their return to AVP inspires moms
April Ross and Alix Klineman have earned Olympic gold medals. Their next big goal is to juggle raising babies while competing on the AVP tour.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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 -
Trump Visits Minnesota, Hoping Its Political Divide Will Put It in Play
The Trump campaign says it can broaden the electoral battlefield with a play for Minnesota, but the state has disappointed Republicans for decades.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump