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Why the GDP Report Fueled a Bond-Market Selloff
The results suggest that either the March inflation number, which will be reported Friday, will be higher than expected, or that figures for January and February will be revised up—or a combination of both.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dow Falls More Than 600 Points
Follow along for reactions across financial markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What the GDP Report Says About Inflation: A Hot First Quarter
Thursday’s data suggests that a widely watched inflation reading due Friday could be worse than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Treasury yields carve out new 2024 highs after first-quarter core PCE inflation comes in hot
Treasury yields finished at their highest levels since November on Thursday, after data showed core PCE inflation came in hot for the first quarter even as U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.6%.MarketWatch - Business -
GDP report revives stagflation fears in the market, with growing risk of a Fed rate hike seen
Thursday’s U.S. economic data is ringing alarm bells in the minds of traders, economists and others, who are beginning to voice concerns that the world’s largest economy could be shifting into a stagflation-type of environment.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
GDP report shows why it’s a fool’s game to bet on the Fed’s interest-rate moves
Buying stocks after the “final rate hike” in a cycle demands perfect timing.MarketWatch - Business -
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company's advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company’s advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The NFL Draft Prospect Moonlighting as an Investor
When Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske received a windfall in the new collegiate sports economy, he resisted the urge to spend it on cars and clothes. Instead, he put his money in the stock market.The Wall Street Journal - World - NFL -
Oil prices pull back as U.S. economic growth disappoints
Gross domestic product was much softer than expected in the first quarter, which could weigh on crude oil demand.CNBC - Business -
Mix of Slowing Growth, Firm Inflation Worries Investors
Another high inflation reading will continue to make it difficult for the Fed to cut rates in the near term.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lessons for investors from the history of war finance
Governments rarely tell voters the true cost of military adventures, or how they intend to pay for themFinancial Times - Business -
Mix of Slowing Growth, Firm Inflation Worries Investors
Another high inflation reading will continue to make it difficult for the Fed to cut rates in the near term.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Investors Cheer Sales Growth at Ben & Jerry's Owner Unilever
Unilever sold more products at higher prices last quarter, a shot in the arm for Chief Executive Hein Schumacher who has been under pressure to deliver stronger growth.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta value falls $190bn as investors react to plan to increase spending on AI
Shares slumped 15% after Mark Zuckerberg said AI spending would have to grow before Meta could make much revenue from products. Business live – latest updatesShares in Meta slumped 15% when Wall Street opened on Thursday, wiping about $190bn off ...The Guardian - World -
LSE Group investors back doubling chief’s pay to US levels
David Schwimmer could earn up to £13.1mn this year and become one of the best-paid FTSE 100 executivesFinancial Times - Business -
Macro concerns kept games investors cautious in Q1 2024 I InvestGame
Gaming investments totaled $2.2B in Q1 2024 according to InvestGame. Investors remain risk-averse with few exit options on the table.VentureBeat - Tech -
GDP set to top 2% again, extending hot streak for U.S. economy
The U.S. economy appears to have grown by 2% or more for the seventh quarter in a row in the first three months of 2024 — but a wider trade deficit could throw up a roadblock.MarketWatch - Business -
GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations
Real GDP was expected to increase 2.4% in the first quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.CNBC - Business -
GDP and the Dow Are Up. But What About American Well-Being?
The standard ways of measuring economic growth don’t capture what life is like for real people. A new metric offers a better alternative, especially for seeing disparities across the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Is another inflation scare coming? GDP seems to say yes.
A surprisingly high inflation reading in the first quarter has raised anxiety about whether a key price index in March could be worse than expected and could lower the odds of U.S. interest-rate cuts.MarketWatch - Business -
The Morning Risk Report
Business groups race to block FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements, and crypto mixer Samourai Wallet’s co-founders arrested for money laundering. Also, Ecuador’s former comptroller general convicted in case tied to Odebrecht.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Report: Trey Hendrickson requests trade
The Bengals got a trade request from wide receiver Tee Higgins after they used their franchise tag on him this offseason and now another member of the team reportedly wants to be moved as well.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Retail investors pulled back dramatically on stock purchases in April, adding to market’s woes
Retail investors went on a tax-season buyers strike that helped exacerbate the stock-market selloff in early April, according to data from Vanda Research.MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft and Apple are safer bets than the U.S. government? Bond investors seem to think so.
Rarely have corporate bond spreads been flat, or negative, to Treasury yields.MarketWatch - Business - Microsoft -
Meta earnings weigh on Magnificent Seven stocks. Here’s why investors shouldn’t panic.
Analysts see opportunity coming out of Meta’s earnings and advise investors to wait for other reports before cutting tech positions.MarketWatch - Business -
As Meta’s stock slides, investors are flocking to its bonds and other Magnificent Seven debt
As Meta Platform Inc.’s stock suffers a bruising 13% rout on Thursday, investors are flocking to its bonds, which are seeing the most net buying of any of the so-called Magnificent Seven companies.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Troubling S&P 500 chart suggests that stock investors have a rough road ahead
Oversold rally earlier this week doesn’t erase the U.S. market’s negative picture.MarketWatch - Business -
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Report: Tiger gets $100M, Rory $50M for loyalty
Tiger Woods will receive up to $100 million in equity as part of the newly created for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises, with Rory McIlroy getting about half that amount, according to a report.ESPN - Sports - Golf -
These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds
It's not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing "clean air," so how can you really know?The Hill - Politics -
England tops chart for child alcohol use - report
The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.BBC News - Top stories -
4/24: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on U.S. foreign aid finally getting the seal of approval, a new set of rules for airlines, and the logic behind teacher layoffs despite shortages.CBS News - Top stories -
Scotland worst in world for boys smoking cannabis - report
Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.BBC News - Top stories -
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Morning Report — New legal problems for Trumpworld in Arizona
Today, former President Trump will present the Supreme Court with a novel legal argument as justices consider his claim to absolute immunity from prosecution. At the same time, Arizona’s top prosecutor is countering Trump’s argument that his ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Microsoft cloud growth accelerates on back of AI push
Microsoft saw a pickup in the segment containing video games after buying publisher Activision Blizzard in October.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -