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Interest rate cut bets rise as US job creation slows; FTSE 100 at record high – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as latest US non-farm payroll shows weakening job creation. Newsflash: The UK’s services sector has posted the fastest business activity growth in almost a year, reinforcing hopes that ...The Guardian - World -
The UAW Has a Gaza Policy
Auto workers chief Shawn Fain signals the union’s solidarity with violent protesters.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canada's 'Wacko' Drug Policy
Decriminalization without incentives to get clean is destroying life in public spaces.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trapped in the Maze of Middle East Policy
President Biden’s own incompetence put him there.The Wall Street Journal - World -
RBA’s policy options are running short, says JBWere
With inflation proving sticky, the Reserve Bank of Australia doesn’t have the option of simply holding interest rates higher for longer, with further increases now looking likely, a leading forecaster says.MarketWatch - Business -
How divided is the Bank of England’s policy committee?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World -
Biden’s militaristic policy in Gaza is a failure — diplomacy is the solution
President Biden, Secretary Blinken: change course now, implement U.S. and international law. You do not want Gaza to be your legacy.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Americans' views divided on US policy toward Israel-Hamas war: POLL
More Americans trust former President Donald Trump than President Joe Biden to handle the Israel-Hamas war, though few call it critical in their choice of a candidate.ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
The Clean Slate Act isn't just the right thing to do — it's smart policy
This bill would give a second chance to low-level offenders and those never even convicted of a crime.The Hill - Politics -
Republicans seek to revive Trump policy of branding foreign aid with US flag
A group of House Republicans is introducing an amendment to require U.S. foreign assistance to display the American flag, which would revive a Trump-era policy that was revoked by President Biden. The amendment is being led by GOP members of the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
U.S. Job Growth Slowed in April
The economy added 175,000 jobs last month, a slowdown in hiring. The unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9 percent.The New York Times - Business -
Jobs growth in the US economy slows
Also in this newsletter: ‘seismic’ by-election results for Labour, and G7 at odds over Russia’s frozen assetsFinancial Times - World -
U.S. Jobs Growth Set to Slow
The Conference Board’s employment trends index fell to 111.25 in April from a downwardly revised 112.16 in March.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Side Effects of Covid Vaccines
Thousands of Americans have filed vaccine-injury claims with the federal government.The New York Times - Top stories - Covid -
Yellen argues that undercutting democracy threatens economic growth
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will argue in a Friday speech that democracy is under threat and that undercutting it will, in turn, threaten economic growth.MarketWatch - Business -
Reese, Cardoso debuts spark popular livestream
The WNBA debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were widely watched on a social media livestream from a fan who stepped in when the league's app couldn't broadcast the game.ESPN - Sports -
Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election
Several Democrats serving as their state’s top election officials have sent a letter to the parent company of Facebook, asking it to stop allowing ads that claim the 2020 presidential election was stolenABC News - Tech -
Flight Centre's Top Executive Sees Growth Without Major M&A
Flight Centre’s top executive says the Australia-based travel company is well-positioned to grow without more major deals, though smaller acquisitions are still possible in specialized areas.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Yellen Calls Threats to Democracy Risks to U.S. Economic Growth
In a rare comment on politics--and an indirect swipe at former President Donald Trump--the Treasury Secretary says "democracy is critical to building and sustaining a strong economy."Inc. - Business -
Bombardier Sets Course Beyond Jet Making for Future Growth
The Canadian business-jet manufacturer said it plans to focus on three segments—defense, aftermarket services and selling pre-owned certified aircraft—as key pillars to grow its revenue and cash reserves in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bombardier Sets Course Beyond Jet Making for Future Growth
The Canadian business-jet manufacturer said it plans to focus on three segments—defense, aftermarket services and selling pre-owned certified aircraft—as key pillars to grow its revenue and cash reserves in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Warren Buffett says AI scamming will be the next big 'growth industry'
Artificial intelligence has both "enormous potential for good and enormous potential for harm," the investing guru said during Berkshire's annual meeting.CNBC - Business