Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: French, U.K. Elections; U.S. Jobs Data in Focus
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The Hill - Politics
The June jobs slowdown
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Job market slows down with rate cuts on horizon Softer employment numbers for June highlight recent cautionary positions from the ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Government to the Jobs Rescue
Trades that rely on federal spending are creating most new jobs. -
MarketWatch - Business
Paramount stock and bonds snapped up on report deal with Skydance is back on
The deal between Shari Redstone and Skydance Media that was scrapped a few weeks ago has been revived -
The Guardian - World
Rosarita by Anita Desai review – a haunting tale about family bonds and betrayals
This profound and riddling novel follows a young Indian woman’s quest through Mexico to find out more about her mother. Anita Desai’s riddling and haunted new novel is set in motion when Bonita, a young Indian woman, meets a tricksy figure in a ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
China's Central Bank Borrows 'Hundreds of Billions' of Yuan in Government Bonds
China’s central bank has signed agreements with major brokers to borrow “hundreds of billions” of yuan worth of government bonds, a move analysts say is likely aimed at stabilizing plummeting long-term bond yields.China -
CNBC - Business
Young, wealthy investors turn to alternatives instead of traditional stock and bond investments
If you're a young, wealthy investor, traditional stocks and bonds are probably not at the top of your investment wish list, research finds. -
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 New York Times - Top stories
A French Museum Collides With New Jersey Politics
State lawmakers voted to pull funding for an outpost of the Pompidou Center in Jersey City, blaming rising costs. The mayor said the decision was retribution. -
The New York Times - Top stories
French Director Benoît Jacquot Is Charged With Rape
Mr. Jacquot, 77, was accused of assaulting two actresses and barred from working with minors. He has denied any wrongdoing.France -
Financial Times - Business
Ukraine withdraws from parts of Chasiv Yar as Russia advances
Pullout highlights challenge facing Kyiv as Russian offensive intensifies and US military aid has been slow to arriveUkraine -
Financial Times - Business
The divided French left will not repeat past victories
Fractures are everywhere in the New Popular Front, making it impossible to stand up to the RNFrance -
The New York Times - World
Why More French Youth Are Voting for the Far Right
Most young people in France usually don’t vote or they back the left. That is still true, but support has surged for the far right, whose openly racist past can feel to them like ancient history. -
The New York Times - World
In the French Countryside, a Deep Discontent Takes Root
In northern Burgundy, services have collapsed and the far-right National Rally has risen. -
The New York Times - World
Mythical Sword’s Disappearance Brings Mystery to French Village
Legend says the Durandal sword had been stuck in a French hillside for nearly 1,300 years. When it went missing in June, an investigation to find France’s Excalibur began. -
The Guardian - World
‘To be totally the focus of someone, who was really into sex, was fantastic’: Tracey Emin and Billy Childish on their blazing romance
Never was a couple so combustible, but their relationship in the 80s would influence their entire life’s work. In an extract from a new biography of Childish, the pair, who are somehow still friends, give their side of the story. Bill Lewis – ... -
CNBC - Business
Can Israel's Iron Dome be overrun? System's capabilities in focus amid rising risk of war with Hezbollah
As Israel faces the prospect of a two-front war against Hamas and Hezbollah, military experts warn its advanced Iron Dome defense system could be overwhelmed.Israel -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The week's bestselling books, July 1
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, July 1, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. -
CBS News - Top stories
This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 7)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
14 Books We Read This Week
The story of communism in America, Alexander the Great’s final years, Winston Churchill at the White House and more. -
BBC News - Top stories
Tennis, flags and fire: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week. -
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 -
BBC News - Top stories
Leaders make final pitches ahead of polling day
Leaders have been touring the country in a frantic day of campaigning ahead of Thursday's election. -
GameSpot - Tech
All The Lego Sets On Sale Ahead Of Prime Day
Prime Day 2024 officially runs July 16-17, but plenty of Lego sets are on sale ahead of the popular shopping holiday. So while we're expecting some pretty great Lego Prime Day deals, these price cuts are mighty enticing for anyone searching for a ... -
ESPN - Sports
Mbappé lauds 'unique' Ronaldo ahead of QF clash
Kylian Mbappé has praised Cristiano Ronaldo as "unique" ahead of France's quarterfinal clash with Portugal on Friday, adding that he and the 39-year-old stay in contact regularly. -
BBC News - Top stories
Fifty violent attacks shock France ahead of crunch vote
The interior minister says 51 candidates and activists have been targeted ahead of Sunday's election. -
The Hill - Politics
Trump rips Stephanopoulos ahead of Biden ABC interview
Former President Trump slammed ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos as the “the meanest and most vicious Interviewer out there” ahead of President Biden’s sit-down interview with him later Friday. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Camavinga misses great chance to put France ahead
France's Eduardo Camavinga misses a golden opportunity to give his country the lead against Portugal in Hamburg, during their Euro 2024 quarter-final match. -
Financial Times - World
Boom in active bond ETFs could put total inflows on track for $1tn year
Funds have been aided by retail interest, particularly among younger investors -
The Guardian - World
UK stocks, sterling, bond prices rise as business calls for ‘fresh start’ under Labour – business live
TUC says Labour has ‘historic opportunity’ to ‘repair and rebuild Britain’ as Goldman Sachs raises UK growth forecasts. Labour wins UK general election as Keir Starmer says: ‘We did it! Change begins now’Housebuilders lead gains on FTSE 100 with ...United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
Stocks, property, bonds, the pound: Here’s what a new Labour government means for investing in the UK
As Labour takes power in the U.K., experts weigh in on whether the change in government will impact stocks, bonds, the British pound and property markets. -
The Guardian - World
James Bond has an Andrew Tate problem. The answer is to set it in the 1960s | Ben Child
Whoever plays the role, it would be wise if the franchise rebooted in period costume – so that 007’s sexism and toxic masculinity seem less anachronistic. Who should be the next James Bond? Book-makers seem to think it might be Jonathan Bailey, of ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Makes the U.K. Exit Poll So Trusted
The first indication of results on British election nights has earned an unusually high reputation. Those behind it say that’s because of a big decision 20 years ago.United Kingdom -
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. -
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. -
Financial Times - World
US sees ‘significant opening’ for Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Administration official hails ‘breakthrough’ after Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on ThursdayIsrael -
Financial Times - World
Historic UK election hauls reveal bigger voter trends
We are now in an era of increased volatility where party dominance is never guaranteedUnited Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
Orbán meets Putin despite EU outcry
Hungarian PM says positions of Moscow and Kyiv remain ‘very far from one another’European Union -
The New York Times - Business
Investors Bet on Rate Cuts as Recent Data Suggests Slowdown
Markets are expecting the Federal Reserve to make roughly two reductions of a quarter-point each this year.