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The Wall Street Journal - World
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs.
New-car prices in the U.S. are on track to drop this year for the first time in more than a decade, but many buyers are stretched as higher interest rates increase financing costs. -
MarketWatch - Business
U.S. economy and jobs market are showing cracks. Fed rate cuts are not far off.
Forget the summer heat: The economy appears to have caught enough of a chill that the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates soon.Federal Reserve -
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 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 News - Top stories
How other countries mark independence from Britain
America isn't the only country that celebrates independence from Britain.United Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Some Apologies Say More Than Others
One from the IRS can be quite eloquent, one reader thinks. -
ABC News - World
Japan partners with Cambodia to share demining knowledge with Ukraine, other countries
Japan’s foreign minister has announced a joint project with Cambodia to share knowledge and technology on land mine removal with countries around the world, including UkraineUkraine -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 99.83
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2 to 99.83 — down for four consecutive trading days. -
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. -
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. -
ABC News - World
Japan and Philippines sign a pact allowing troops to be deployed in each other's country for joint exercises
Japan and Philippines sign a pact allowing troops to be deployed in each other's country for joint exercises -
Inc. - Business
Why Investors Keep Betting Big on the U.S. Economy
Political uncertainty and a mountain of debt don't change that the American economy and markets are the best-performing in the world. -
CNBC - Business
U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate rises to 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 200,000 in June, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones. -
CBS News - Top stories
Hiring in the U.S. slowed in June, raising hopes for interest rate cuts
Employers added 206,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate edged higher to 4.1%. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Nasdaq Rises After Jobs Report Keeps Rate Cuts in Play
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were poised to hit fresh closing peaks, after reaching new records ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. The Dow industrials were roughly flat. -
NBC News - Top stories
People trapped under children's hospital after huge Russian attack on Kyiv, other cities
Russian missiles killed at least seven people and struck a children’s hospital in Kyiv, Monday, while another attack in a central city killed at least 10.Russia -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Fall More Than Expected
Government data showed crude-oil inventories fell by 12.2 million barrels last week, much greater than the decline of 1.1 million barrels that analysts expected. Gasoline and distillate fuels fell too, as refineries raised their capacity use. -
The Guardian - World
The big idea: why your brain needs other people
Your own thoughts are just part of the picture – relationships are vital to the way you think. As a neuropsychologist I feel as if I’m supposed to start this article with an attitude of deep reverence towards the brain. I might highlight ... -
The Guardian - World
Far right using climate crisis as bogeyman to frighten voters and build higher walls | Jonathan Watts
It is no coincidence that ever more extreme politics has come at a time of ever more extreme weather. A disrupted climate and diminished natural world are widening the dividing lines of ideological debate. Left unchecked, this will undermine ...Climate -
The Guardian - World
Sinn Féin on course to have more MPs than any other Northern Ireland party
DUP loses Lagan Valley seat vacated by former leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Ian Paisley defeated in North Antrim. General election 2024: live newsUK general election results live trackerThe Democratic Unionist party (DUP) is on track to lose ... -
The New York Times - World
Why the Supreme Court Immunity Ruling Worries U.S. Allies
Legal experts say the U.S. Supreme Court ruling pushes past most of the norms in effect among American allies, adding more concern about the reliability of U.S. power. -
CNBC - Business
U.S. named the worst place for British families to move abroad. Here's why
The U.S. comes in last in a ranking of 28 countries, dragged down by high childcare costs, long work hours and lack of federally mandated paid parental leave. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Indian leader Modi is set to visit Russia to reinforce his country's relationship with Moscow as New Delhi strengthens ties with the U.S. to counter China.
Indian leader Modi is set to visit Russia to reinforce his country’s relationship with Moscow as New Delhi strengthens ties with the U.S. to counter China.Russia -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cities' New Fix for Dying Downtowns? Bring in Jugglers
Local leaders are shelling out to hire street performers— to try to make empty office districts less depressing. -
The Hill - Politics
GOP pollster: Democrats 'far better' with open convention than sticking with Biden or Harris
A Republican pollster said Democrats are better off holding an open convention than putting President Biden or Vice President Harris on the ticket. Whit Ayres, the founder of North Star Opinion Research, said on NewsNation’s “The Hill Sunday” that ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates.
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 gained 0.9% and 0.5% Friday to close out the week at fresh highs while the Dow edged higher after the jobs report shored up hopes that the Fed will cut rates. -
CBS News - Top stories
U.S. unemployment up to 4.1%, more jobs added than expected in June, labor report shows
The U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, beating economists' expectations, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate crept up to 4.1%, its highest point since 2021. Jeanna Smialek, ... -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Trump’s running-mate choice could matter for oil companies, banks, tech and other sectors
As Donald Trump gets closer to announcing his pick for running mate, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s decision on his No. 2 could end up having an impact on industries. -
The Guardian - World
‘We want our peace’: why is France’s far-right support such a rural affair?
Media rhetoric about migrants and crime is rallying support for the National Rally in the countryside but, say city folk, the reality is different. Flanked by fields of corn and tree-lined ponds, Colombier-Saugnieu has a proximity to the bustling ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Labor Department reported that the U.S. added a solid 206,000 jobs last month, slightly beating expectations and continuing a remarkably strong run, but the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, a sign of slack in a labor market.
The Labor Department reported that the U.S. added a solid 206,000 jobs last month, slightly beating expectations and continuing a remarkably strong run, but the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%, a sign of slack in a labor market. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Connecticut Democrats Try to Tax the Wealthy Away
Hartford won’t be satisfied until every last millionaire in the state moves to New Hampshire or Florida. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Noah Lyles explains why he ran with 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' cards at U.S. Olympic trials, lists goals for Paris Olympics
Lyles' recent viral moment was the result of a betOlympics -
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 ... -
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 - World
UK stands out for its stability after election landslide, say investors
Calm in Britain’s financial markets following Labour victory contrasts with turmoil elsewhere in EuropeUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Euro Seen Rising as Political Risk Priced Out
The euro’s modest rise alongside stock market gains suggest traders aren’t dissatisfied with Sunday’s French parliamentary election result, ActivTrades said. -
BBC News - Top stories
Can I take children or pets to a polling station?
The rules on everything from dogs, children, ID and selfies, to voting while drunk. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Children's Books: Hope Jahren's 'Adventures of Mary Jane'
Plus Gordon Korman’s ‘Faker.’ -
The Wall Street Journal - World
New York Sells Out Children Again
Gov. Kathy Hochul reverses teacher tenure and accountability reforms as a payoff to the teachers unions..New York -
Financial Times - Business
Russian missiles hit children’s cancer hospital in Kyiv
At least 20 killed and 60 injured in strikes across UkraineRussia