Treasury yields finish higher despite May’s PCE data, for two straight quarters of advances
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CNBC - Business
10-year Treasury yield tumbles after weak economic data
The benchmark 10-year yield, used to price everything from mortgages to credit cards, slipped for another session. -
MarketWatch - Business
2-year Treasury yield ends at almost three-week low after ISM data offers signs of waning U.S. growth
Treasury yields finished lower on Wednesday for a second straight session after the Institute for Supply Management’s index of services businesses produced its lowest reading since the height of the pandemic in May 2020. -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. factory orders drop in May after three straight gains
Orders for manufactured goods fell 0.5% in May, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It is the first decline after three straight monthly increases. -
CNBC - Business
Ford sales edge 1% higher in the second quarter, led by trucks
Ford truck sales of 308,920 vehicles marked the company's best second-quarter performance for the vehicle category since 2019. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Stocks Trade Mostly Higher
Stock indexes were mixed in the shortened trading session, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 both on pace to hit fresh records. The Dow industrials slipped. -
The Hill - Politics
Fourth of July costs rocket higher
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high New research finds that average Fourth of July cookout costs are expected to soar to ... -
The Hill - Politics
Haley jabs Stephanopoulos over exchange on Biden not finishing term
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday took a swipe at ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, who dismissed her suggestion last year that President Biden will not finish his White House term. Haley, who ran for the GOP ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Corporate Bond Supply Expected to Decline in Second Half of 2024
Rising geopolitical concerns and the upcoming U.S. elections are likely to limit issuance of euro-denominated corporate bonds in the second half, ING said. -
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. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Talent Tracker: If Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia land their dream classes, who finishes No. 1 in 2025 rankings?
And don't sleep on Oregon, which could charge from No. 7 to No. 2 -
BBC News - Top stories
Teacher who had sex with two schoolboys jailed
Rebecca Joynes, 30, who groomed the boys from the age of 15, is given a six-and-a-half year sentence. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Settle Lower
U.S. natural gas futures settled lower in light up-and-down trade. -
Financial Times - Business
The BlackRock private data deal that minted a UK billionaire
Sale of Preqin for £2.5bn has catapulted founder Mark O’Hare into ranks of Britain’s wealthiest peopleUnited Kingdom -
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. -
ABC News - Sports
Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz advance at Wimbledon. Naomi Osaka loses
Coco Gauff has reached the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over qualifier Anca Todoni of Romania -
NBC News - Top stories
Nebraska abortion rights groups collect enough signatures to advance ballot measure
A proposed amendment to enshrine access to abortion care in the Nebraska Constitution moved closer to appearing on the ballot in November after a coalition of reproductive rights advocates on Wednesday submitted the required number of valid ...Abortion -
Financial Times - Business
Ukraine withdraws from parts of eastern city as Russia advances
Pullout highlights challenge facing Kyiv as Russian offensive intensifies and US military aid has been slow to arriveUkraine -
The Guardian - World
Coffee, eggs and white rice linked to higher levels of PFAS in human body
Study that researchers say highlights chemicals’ ubiquity also shows PFAS association with seafood and red meat . New research aimed at identifying foods that contain higher levels of PFAS found people who eat more white rice, coffee, eggs and ... -
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MarketWatch - Business
Factory orders in Germany slide in May
German factory orders tumbled in May, marking the fifth month of a decline from Europe’s industrial powerhouse, according to data released Thursday. -
NBC News - Top stories
Some women aren't looking for a 'man in finance' — despite the viral song
Women would rather someone “fun and vibrant and exciting” than a man in finance–but they wouldn’t mind if their date grabbed the bill. -
Inc. - Business
U.S. Labor Market Eases Steadily Despite Rise in Job Openings
The Labor Department reports the number of jobs available in May stayed steady from April, a sign that the market is stabilizing. -
NBC News - Politics
President Biden insists he will not drop out, despite pressure from Democrats
The White House is doing new damage control after President Biden's much-critizied debate performance, with Mr. Biden saying "no one is pushing me out." But The New York Times reported that Mr. Biden told an ally he was weighing whether to drop ...Joe Biden -
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. -
BBC News - Top stories
Chris Sutton's Euro 2024 quarter-final predictions
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton makes his predictions for the last-eight matches, starting with Spain against Germany on Friday. -
The Guardian - World
Euro 2024: previews and predictions for the quarter-finals
Tactics and team news for Spain v Germany, Portugal v France, England v Switzerland and Netherlands v Turkey. By Ben McAleer for WhoScored. An absolute blockbuster showdown to kick off the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Spain were excellent in ... -
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Financial Times - Business
Oil prices rally as peak driving season gets under way
Brent crude has risen about $10 a barrel since early June as US stockpiles dwindle -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Two Flawed Favorites, One Cinderella and the Wide-Open Euro Quarterfinals
The quarterfinal lineup for soccer’s European Championships features misfiring giants, free-scoring heavyweights, an unlikely outsider and an aging GOAT who just can’t buy a goal. -
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. -
Inc. - Business
AI Deals Push VC Funding Total to 2-Year High
While the number of investments isn't climbing, the huge amounts of capital needed for AI development drove the quarterly figure to $55.6 billion.Artificial Intelligence -
The New York Times - Top stories
New Jersey Is One of America’s Fastest-Warming States, Data Shows
Global warming is hitting the entire Northeast particularly hard, according to figures provided by Climate Central, a nonprofit group. -
MarketWatch - Business
Roche to halt lung-cancer drug trial after disappointing data
Roche Holding said it plans to halt a mid- and late-stage clinical study for a combination of drugs to treat lung cancer after it failed to meet the trial’s primary efficacy goals. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Oil Slips After U.S. Data Points to Cooling Economy
Oil prices were weaker on a thinner trading day due to the Fourth of July holiday and despite softer-than-expected U.S. employment and business activity data fuelling optimism for future rate cuts. -
ABC News - Top stories
US filings for jobless claims inch up modestly, but continuing claims rise for ninth straight week
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits inched up last week, but remain at historically healthy levels despite elevated interest rates -
ABC News - Sports
Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
Shohei Ohtani has become the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games -
ABC News - Sports
Altuve has tiebreaking hit, Alvarez homers for 3rd straight game as Astros beat Blue Jays 9-2
Jose Altuve hit a tiebreaking single in a four-run seventh inning, Yordan Alvarez homered for the third straight game and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-2 on Wednesday night for their 11th win in 13 gamesMLB -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Auto Industry Warns of Supply-Chain Upsets, Higher Costs From Cybersecurity Rules
The Commerce Department is investigating how to limit cyber risks in connected cars made with parts from China and other adversaries. -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices end higher on light trading volume as supply drops more than expected
Oil prices settled higher Wednesday, on light trading volume ahead of the Independence Day holiday, after official U.S. data revealed a drop of more than 12 million barrels in crude inventories and a weekly rise in implied gasoline demand. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin banned from Phillies game after making unwanted advance at female employee
Howard Eskin, 73, was also banned from the 76ers' training facility until further notice.