Were central bankers lucky or smart in reducing inflation?
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Financial Times - World
European central bankers warn of risks to region’s economy
ECB policymakers view French elections as sign of a broader shift in a more populist, protectionist and turbulent directionEurope -
Financial Times - Business
UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
Sunak awards peerages to Theresa May and six othersUnited Kingdom -
Wired - Tech
How to Shop for a Smart Lock (2024)
Here’s everything you need to know as you navigate the world of smart and digital locks for your front door. -
The Guardian - World
Gareth Southgate creates an environment for England to get lucky | Jonathan Wilson
Southgate might be better at the management than the football but an implausible triumph for his team is still possible. Club football, at least at the elite level, is meticulously planned. Teams of analysts pore over the data, find the patterns, ... -
Financial Times - World
Is US inflation still falling?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadInflation -
CBS News - Top stories
Amazon has a pre-Prime Day coupon sale on Govee smart lighting
Add some mood lighting to your home with these fun Govee smart lights that you can save on right now. -
CBS News - Top stories
Italy appeals court reduces sentences of Americans in policeman's death
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Lee Elder Finnegan and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions. -
CBS News - World
Italy appeals court reduces sentences of 2 Americans in policeman's death
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions. -
Financial Times - World
Questions in the wake of the global inflation hit
There is still too much we do not know about what happened and why -
ABC News - Top stories
Man arrested in connection with attempted rape of Central Park sunbather: Police
A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman sunbathing in Central Park last month, police said. -
NBC News - Top stories
Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit aimed at countering U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Wednesday at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. -
CNBC - Business
Dream of moving abroad? This Central American destination is the No. 1 country for expats
Some 82% of foreigners in this Central American country say they're happy with their lives abroad. -
Financial Times - World
Ireland’s central bank chief warns Dublin against pre-election giveaways
Gabriel Makhlouf says using vast budget surplus to fund cost-of-living relief would risk stoking inflation -
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 -
ABC News - World
Kenya's dramatic flooding sweeps away a central part of the economy: Its farms
Kenyan farmers' financial security and optimism have been shaken by recent flooding -
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NBC News - Top stories
Fed says inflation is moving in the right direction
Federal Reserve officials indicated that inflation is moving in the right direction but not quickly enough for them to lower interest rates.Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Voters sound off on inflation ahead of 2024 election
Many Americans say for the last couple of years, their finances either haven't changed or have gotten worse, according to CBS News polling. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with George Fleur, a landscaper ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Should you get travel insurance? Why it might be a smart buy after Hurricane Beryl — with one caveat
As Hurricane Beryl churns through the Caribbean, its strength so early in the hurricane season — and the summer travel season — is a reminder of the value of travel insurance, experts say. -
Inc. - Business
Chick-fil-A Now Has a Smart Way to Make Money and Get Free Advertising. (Maybe You Want to Copy It?)
You don't need a big brand to sell merch. -
CBS News - Top stories
Were the murders of California teens the work of a serial killer?
Two young girls brutally killed on California's Torrey Pines State Beach six years apart. Thirty years later, DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects — one of them worked for police.California -
ABC News - World
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of a Rome police officer but reduces sentences
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of a Rome police officer but reduces sentences -
ABC News - World
Italy appeals court upholds conviction of 2 Americans in death of policeman but reduces sentences
An Italian appeals court has upheld the convictions of two American men in the killing of an Italian plainclothes police officer during a botched sting operation but reduced their sentences -
CNBC - Business
Is inflation Biden's or Trump's fault? The answer isn't so simple, economists say
Biden and Trump traded barbs on the state of the U.S. economy during their first debate. But who or what is really responsible for inflation?Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Turkish Inflation Moves Past Peak as High Rates Begin to Pay Off
Turkish consumer inflation looks to have begun a strong downward slide, says Bartosz Sawicki, market analyst at fintech Conotoxia.Turkey -
Financial Times - World
Fed officials wanted ‘greater confidence’ that US inflation was cooling
Minutes of June meeting showed some officials were concerned about effect of high rates on job marketFederal Reserve -
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. -
The Hill - Politics
Will the Fed hit its inflation target by 2025? Don’t bet on it.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed optimism that the Federal Reserve Board's 2 percent inflation target might be achieved by 2025, but other forecast groups show a less optimistic outlook, with inflation expected to remain above 2 percent ...Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Pro Take: Inflation Stirs in Latin America After Months of Declines
Robust job markets and weaker currencies could start making the job of containing inflation tougher for the region’s central banks. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation, French Elections in Focus
Investors will monitor whether U.S. prices are easing enough to prompt the Federal Reserve to start cutting rates. In Europe, the aftermath of elections in France and the U.K. will be watched. -
CBS Sports - Sports
MLB picks, odds: Why Guardians can fend off Twins and Royals in the AL Central
Cleveland, one of MLB's biggest surprises, has a six-game lead in the divisionMLB -
BBC News - Top stories
'If France were playing in the back garden I'd close the curtains'
France may be in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, but their "bang average" style of play continues to attract criticism. -
ABC News - Top stories
2nd local radio host says they were given questions ahead of Biden interview
"Yes, I was given some questions for Biden," Earl Ingram of CivicMedia told ABC News.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday.
Global stocks rose, while U.S. index futures were mixed after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for the Independence Day holiday. -
MarketWatch - Business
Fed minutes show no consensus on how many months of good inflation data needed to start cutting interest rates
Several officials said that interest-rate hikes might be needed if inflation stays at its elevated level or increases further.Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Fed says it's not ready to cut rates until 'greater confidence' inflation is moving to 2% goal
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its June 11-12 meeting.Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Why you should open a long-term CD before the July inflation report
With the next inflation report slated to be released soon, savers may want to open a long-term CD now. Here's why. -
MarketWatch - Business
Why stocks will be the best bet for your money if the Fed can’t get inflation down
Investing for retirement, college and other longer-term goals should favor stocks over bonds.Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Forget about your retirement portfolio beating inflation over the next 10 years
Expect stocks to produce a negative-1.9% post-inflation return between now and 2034. -
CBS News - Top stories
Detroit-Amsterdam Delta flight diverted to NYC after passengers were served spoiled food
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted early Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, a spokesperson for the airline said.