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How fast are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but remains above the 2% target.BBC News - Top stories -
Oil prices ends lower as weekly U.S. crude supplies rise by over 7 million barrels
Oil futures fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, settling at their lowest level since mid-March, after official U.S. data revealed an unexpected weekly rise of more than 7 million barrels in domestic crude inventories.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden Delays Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s worries about support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.The New York Times - Health - Joe Biden -
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The Dangerous Rise of GPS Attacks
Thousands of planes and ships are facing GPS jamming and spoofing. Experts warn these attacks could potentially impact critical infrastructure, communication networks, and more.Wired - Tech -
Elder fraud on the rise in the U.S.
Scams targeting people over 60 are on the rise in the U.S., with $3.4 billion being stolen just last year, according to a new FBI report. Nicole Sganga has the details.CBS News - Top stories -
Martin Myers tried and failed to steal a cigarette. Why has he spent 18 years in prison for it?
A devoted father with a zest for life, he was given an indeterminate sentence in 2006. He is still locked up – and losing hope that he will ever be released. In 2006, Martin Myers got in a scrape over a cigarette. He asked a young man if he had a ...The Guardian - World -
Clariant Confirms Outlook as Profits Rise
Clariant reiterated its full-year outlook after it reported an improved earnings margin in the first quarter, helped by lower raw material prices and a strong performance at its aviation business.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Haleon Keeps Outlook as Profits Rise
Haleon reported a 2% rise in underlying profits for the first quarter despite lower revenue, and maintained its full-year guidance and buyback plan.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Rises in Likely Technical Rebound
Oil prices were higher in early Asian trade in likely technical rebound after recent weakness and the Fed’s less-then-expected hawkish remarks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
3 savings moves to make with inflation still rising
Inflation is on the rise, but that may be good news for savers. Here are three savvy savings moves to make now.CBS News - Top stories -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 1.81% This Month to 100.81
The dollar firmed across the board on the session and posted its best monthly performance since January.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New Zealand's Jobless Rate Rises Sharply
New Zealand’s unemployment rate jumped sharply in the first three months of this year as the economy slumbered in an extended recession and high interest rates battered household budgets.The Wall Street Journal - World - New Zealand -
Next Backs Guidance as Sales Rise Tops Hopes
Next reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2025, forecast an adjusted profit of £960 million, after reporting an above-forecast rise in full-price sales for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Beating inflation will likely require U.S. unemployment to rise
Americans are on a frustrating search for a soft economic landing.MarketWatch - Business -
Next Backs Guidance as Sales Rise Tops Hopes
Next reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2025, forecast an adjusted profit of £960 million, after reporting an above-forecast rise in full-price sales for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
SPDR Gold Rises Following Fed Decision
Gold futures were up 0.8% in late trading, after settling up 0.4% — the fourth time out of the past five sessions they’ve risen.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Hong Kong Shares Rise 0.7% in Morning Trade
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose in early trade, as markets reopened after the Labor Day holiday. Traders are likely digesting Fed comments on the lack of progress toward its inflation target, said IG.The Wall Street Journal - World - Hong Kong -
The Price We Pay for Having Upper-Class Legislators
What explains the almost total absence of working-class people from elected positions in state government?The New York Times - Top stories -
Home prices reach record highs again in February
Home prices in February increased by 6.4 percent year-over-year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index, released Tuesday. In January, home prices jumped by 6 percent year over year, according to the index, the ...The Hill - Politics -
Oil Extends Losses on U.S. Inflation Concerns
Oil prices were down more than 1% in Europe after the latest U.S. economic data further dented hopes the Federal Reserve could start cutting interest rates anytime soon.The Wall Street Journal - World -
House prices fall as lenders raise mortgage rates
The Nationwide says the average cost of a home was down 4% on the peak seen in the summer of 2022.BBC News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Yousaf says he 'paid price' for upsetting Greens
But the outgoing first minister insists he was right to tear up the government's power-sharing agreement.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump Media shares rise again, jump 50% in the past week
The stock has had several volatile days in the past month, trading at a high of about $60 a share and a low of just over $20 per share.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump -
Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.CBS News - Entertainment -
Treasury Yields Fall Slightly After Fed Decision
The U.S. central bank confirmed expectations by holding interest rates unchanged.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
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Swiss Franc Could Rise in Coming Weeks Due to Position Squeeze
The Swiss franc could appreciate in the coming weeks as extensive short positions—or bets on the currency falling—could result in a squeeze that pushes the currency higher, BNP Paribas said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Smith & Nephew grants CEO 30% pay rise despite shareholder revolt
AGM vote sees 43% come out against a hike of $2.6mn for Deepak Nath if he hits targetsFinancial Times - Business -
Qualcomm earnings benefited from AI-enabled devices, and there’s more potential ahead
This hasn’t been a pretty earnings season for prominent chip companies so far, but Qualcomm is breaking from the mold.MarketWatch - Business -
Viking shares rise 8% after cruise line operator's market debut
The company's initial public offering coincides with a strong rebound in cruise bookings.CNBC - Business -
Gold Rises After Fed Remarks Less Hawkish Than Expected
Gold prices were higher in early Asian trade after the U.S. Fed’s remarks overnight were less hawkish than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Food and drinks giants flag price pressure on low-income consumers
McDonald’s and Coca-Cola among companies highlighting impact of persistent inflationFinancial Times - Business -
Hunt warns FCA against ‘naming and shaming’ companies being investigated
Rare intervention with regulator by chancellor who says proposal could go against duty to promote growthFinancial Times - Business -
Hunt warns FCA against ‘naming and shaming’ companies being investigated
Rare intervention with regulator by chancellor who says proposal could go against duty to promote growthFinancial Times - Business -
Hunt warns FCA against ‘naming and shaming’ companies being investigated
Rare intervention with regulator by chancellor who says proposal could go against duty to promote growthFinancial Times - Business -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom