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Elizabeth Warren Defends Embattled FDIC Chairman
Sen. Warren defended the tenure of beleaguered FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg, saying Republicans wanted him to resign to have more control over the regulation of banks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Fed's Miracle Is Finally Back on the Table
Inflation is lower after months of hot readings, and investors love it.Inc. - Business -
Dollar Strengthens Amid Hawkish Fed, Dovish BoJ
The WSJ Dollar Index rises slightly as Fed officials pushed back against the idea that recent soft U.S. economic indicators make interest rate cuts this summer more likely.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fed’s Powell tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell contracted COVID-19 for the second time and is working from home while he recovers, the Fed said Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
Why the post-Fed stock-market rally is raising fresh inflation questions
The issue is whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks on May 1 — in which he said the central bank’s next move is “unlikely” to be a rate hike — are now easing financial conditions by so much that this ends up stalling progress on ...MarketWatch - Business -
Gold Prices Rise as U.S. Inflation Data Boosts Rate Cut Hopes
Gold rose on renewed hopes for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts, after U.S. inflation eased slightly in April in line with expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Prices Rise on Positive Inflation Data, Stockpile Falls
Oil prices rose, with positive sentiment supported by positive economic data and a fall in inventories.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields hold steady despite data showing U.S. is about to face serious headwinds
Rates on U.S. government debt were slightly higher Friday morning even after Conference Board data pointed to softer economic conditions ahead.MarketWatch - Business -
Fed’s Mester says her businesses contacts are sensing the economy is stronger than anticipated
Business contacts in the Midwest are starting to become much more upbeat about where the economy is going, Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester said on Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Fed’s Barkin says consumers are driving inflation. Here’s what they’re willing to pay more for.
The service sector “has changed their view” and believes consumers will accept higher prices and are going to raise them until households balk.MarketWatch - Business -
German Bunds Seen More Attractive Than U.S. Treasurys in Near Term
German Bunds look to offer more value versus Treasurys during the countdown to ECB interest-rate cuts, but major rallies in Bunds are unlikely, Societe Generale said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
U.S. citizen accused of helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate U.S. companies
Prosecutors said some of the affected companies were Fortune 500 corporations, including a major TV network, a defense company, and a car maker.CBS News - Top stories -
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.
The Dow crossed 40000 for the first time, a milestone that appeared implausible a little more than two years ago when the Fed began raising interest rates to cool an overheated economy.The Wall Street Journal - World