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Bank holiday weather: Will it be warm or wet?
It's been warming up this week but could rain spoil your plans for the long weekend?BBC News - Top stories -
Europe’s best beach holidays: Donoussa, Greece
This quiet island in the Small Cyclades has one small town, several wild sandy bays and a plethora of panoramic walking and running trails. . Elias, quiet and unassuming, meets us at the tiny harbour and says he could drive us to the house but it ...The Guardian - World - Europe -
Europe’s best beach holidays: Pesaro, Italy
Pizzas, aperitivos and a big sandy beach add to the offbeat charm of this Adriatic resort town. . I hadn’t heard of Pesaro before my ex-flatmate sent me there in summer 2018. I was writing a book at the time, and Giulia reckoned the best place for ...The Guardian - World - Europe -
Europe’s best beach holidays: Peniche, Portugal
There’s a great restaurant and bar scene in this surf mecca, plus birdlife and snorkelling on peaceful islands a short ride away. . It was the small and enigmatic Berlengas archipelago that drew us to Peniche harbour. Peniche, 60 miles north of ...The Guardian - World - Europe -
Europe’s best beach holidays: Arcachon, France
A buzzy town prom, plates of moules with chilled rosé and cycle rides to sandy beaches on Cap Ferret add up to happy holidays on the Atlantic coast. . The Bay of Arcachon, on the south-west coast of France, is a happy place. It must be, because ...The Guardian - World - Europe -
Norges Bank Holds Rates, Hints at Later Cut
Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5% and reiterated that it was likely to stay at that level for some time, as high wage growth and a weak krone keep inflation elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
5/4: CBS Weekend News
Houston-area flooding worsens as hundreds rescued; Chicago high school sees 100% of its grads accepted to collegeCBS News - Top stories -
Shadow of war hangs over Orthodox Easter as Zelenskiy and Putin mark holiday
Russian president attends service led by one of his staunchest backers while Zelenskiy asserts God is on Kyiv’s side. Orthodox Easter services in Ukraine and Russia have taken on a political tone, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy asserted that God had a ...The Guardian - World -
Danske Bank Outlook on Track as Demand Sustained
Danske Bank backed its full-year guidance after reporting in-line first-quarter earnings on good demand for its products, efficiency gains and strong credit quality.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls Push Down Dollar
The dollar fell in a week when the Fed was perceived as not too hawkish—after Chair Powell kept a rate hike off the table— and payrolls surprised to the downside, for a change.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cryptofinance: Stablecoins encroach on shadow banking system
Plus, CZ gets four months and outflows from bitcoin ETFsFinancial Times - World - Crypto -
Danske Bank Outlook on Track as Demand Sustained
Danske Bank backed its full-year guidance after reporting in-line first-quarter earnings on good demand for its products, efficiency gains and strong credit quality.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
How divided is the Bank of England’s policy committee?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World -
May the Fourth be with you: "Star Wars" Day is this weekend
People from all around the world will celebrate "Star Wars" Day on Saturday, May the Fourth. The franchise has captivated fans for decades, generated billions of dollars at the box office and has seen several successful spinoffs. Dan Zehr, ...CBS News - Top stories -
Agustín Carstens: ‘the Basel regime has been very good for the banks’
The BIS head on making global banking betterFinancial Times - World -
Texas Ban on 'Woke' Banks Opens Door for Smaller Firms
The political conflict over socially conscious finance has Wall Street heavyweights pulling back in Texas, the nation’s top issuer of state and local debt, with $42 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Texas -
Investors Were Burned by European Banks for Years---Until Now
After years in the doldrums, European banks have cleaned up their balance sheets. The result: Stock prices have surged.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israeli forces kill five people in raid near West Bank’s Tulkarm
Hamas confirms four of five people killed during raid in village of Deir al-Ghusun were from its armed wing. Middle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli forces killed five Palestinians in an overnight raid in a village near the city of Tulkarm in the ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Pogacar starts explosive first Giro weekend in pole but potholes await
The outstanding Slovenian cyclist is putting the hype in perspective as he prepares for his debut in historic Grand Tour. Tadej Pogacar may be the outstanding bet to win his debut Giro d’Italia, but the Slovenian is also acutely aware of how three ...The Guardian - World -
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekendABC News - Tech -
Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
Arsenal host Bournemouth in Saturday’s early kick-off while Tottenham visit Anfield to take on Liverpool on Sunday. Saturday 12.30pm TNT Sports 1 Venue Emirates Stadium Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Flood watch extended for Houston as more heavy rain is expected throughout weekend
A flood watch has been extended into Sunday for Houston following catastrophic flooding that turned backyards and streets into rivers and prompted water rescues in nearby communities.NBC News - Top stories -
"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Saturday, May 4, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Ed O'Keefe.CBS News - Top stories -
Societe Generale chief defends controls after Hong Kong trader’s unauthorized bets
The French banks both outstripped analysts’ expectations, causing their share prices to surgeMarketWatch - Business - Hong Kong -
Inside US airport terminals, banks are merging elite travel clubs with branch offices
Airport terminal bank branches with airline club amenities are growing as financial brands seek to catch the attention of travelers and remote workers.CNBC - Business -
Private equity firms step up plans to edge banks out of low-risk lending
Apollo issues record $40bn of loans in the first quarter, mirroring growth at rivals including KKR and BlackstoneFinancial Times - Business -
The CEO Who Hired His Wife, Gave His Dog a Title, and Brought Down a Bank
Vernon Hill, the builder of Commerce Bank and Metro Bank, was also behind toppled Republic First.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What to Watch This Weekend: Why Erick Fedde's success over his last two starts may be sustainable, and more
Meanwhile, Chris Towers explores whether Michael King and others are still worth rosteringCBS Sports - Sports -
Braves vs. Dodgers series: What to know as MLB's two highest-scoring teams square off this weekend
This is the first meeting of 2024 between these two NL powerhousesCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Biggest weekend soccer matches: Real Madrid could clinch La Liga, Ipswich Town near Premier League promotion
The Championship's final day will see one team seal an automatic Premier League returnCBS Sports - Sports -
Standard Chartered posted a rise in first-quarter net profit due to higher trading income, despite lower earnings from the bank's lending business.
Standard Chartered posted a rise in first-quarter net profit due to higher trading income, despite lower earnings from the bank’s lending business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Justice Department probe into TD Bank's internal controls focuses on how Chinese crime groups and drug traffickers used the Canadian lender to launder money from U.S. fentanyl sales.
A Justice Department probe into TD Bank’s internal controls focuses on how Chinese crime groups and drug traffickers used the Canadian lender to launder money from U.S. fentanyl sales.The Wall Street Journal - World