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The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.2%
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.2% to 99.16 — snapping a three-trading-day losing streak.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Markets underestimate geopolitical risk as raft of elections looms, ECB's De Guindos says
The European Central Bank's Financial Stability Report said that interest rate expectations have created the "potential for outsized market reactions."CNBC - Business -
Putin meets Xi as Russia-China ties flourish amid tension with U.S.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.CBS News - Politics - China -
Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Relocate Amid Sino-US Tensions
The group of mostly Chinese nationals work on cloud computing and machine learning, which are now flashpoints in the growing U.S.-China rivalry.Inc. - Business - China -
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Despite Inflation Concerns, Markets Keep Rising
Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic set records as investors foresee interest rates moving in one direction: down.The New York Times - Business -
Comex Gold Settles Lower, Silver Rises
Gold settled 0.4% lower, snapping a two-session winning streak, and silver rose 0.5%, up for a third consecutive session.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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As Teen Employee Numbers Rise, So Do Risks of Harassment on the Job
The throng of Gen Z youth new to the workplace face increased risks of sexual harassment at work--a crime officials and prosecutors are warning employers to address.Inc. - Business -
Oil prices rise as crude inventories fall and U.S. inflation eases
West Texas Intermediate and Brent are flat for the week. The contracts have lost 4% and 5.8%, respectively, for the month.CNBC - Business -
Haiti's crisis rises to the forefront of elections in neighboring Dominican Republic
As soaring violence and political turmoil grip neighboring Haiti, the Dominican Republic will hold elections Sunday that have been defined by calls for more crackdowns on migrants and finishing a border wall dividing the countriesABC News - World -
Cannabis stocks rise as U.S. moves to reclassify pot as less dangerous
Cannabis companies including Cresco Labs, Trulieve and Ayr Wellness post solid gainsMarketWatch - Business -
Big rise in diseases linked to ageing and lifestyle increases healthcare burden
Findings on ‘metabolic risk factors’ reflect shift in biggest threats since start of 21st centuryFinancial Times - Business -
Lawmakers Fear A Wave of Election Threats Tied to the Rise of Generative AI
Some small businesses are stepping up to help protect ballot boxes and preserve faith in the electoral process.Inc. - Business -
Microsoft Asks Hundreds of China-Based AI Staff to Consider Relocating Amid U.S.-China Tensions
The request comes as the Biden administration toughens controls on China’s access to cutting-edge American technology.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
Tensions boil over as Michael Cohen, Trump attorney spar during cross-exam
NEW YORK — Former President Trump’s attorney hammered Michael Cohen on Thursday as tensions in the courtroom boiled over on the second day of intense cross-examination of prosecutors’ star witness. For hours, Todd Blanche, Trump’s lead defense ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
MLB Power Rankings: The AL and NL Central are rising -- which teams are in our top 10?
While some of the usual players dominate our list, five of our top teams this week are from two unexpected divisions.ESPN - Sports - MLB