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Societe Generale chief defends controls after Hong Kong trader’s unauthorized bets
The French banks both outstripped analysts’ expectations, causing their share prices to surgeMarketWatch - Business - Hong Kong -
Norges Bank Holds Rates, Hints at Later Cut
Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5% and reiterated that it was likely to stay at that level for some time, as high wage growth and a weak krone keep inflation elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bank holiday weather: Will it be warm or wet?
It's been warming up this week but could rain spoil your plans for the long weekend?BBC News - Top stories -
Danske Bank Outlook on Track as Demand Sustained
Danske Bank backed its full-year guidance after reporting in-line first-quarter earnings on good demand for its products, efficiency gains and strong credit quality.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls Push Down Dollar
The dollar fell in a week when the Fed was perceived as not too hawkish—after Chair Powell kept a rate hike off the table— and payrolls surprised to the downside, for a change.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cryptofinance: Stablecoins encroach on shadow banking system
Plus, CZ gets four months and outflows from bitcoin ETFsFinancial Times - World - Crypto -
Danske Bank Outlook on Track as Demand Sustained
Danske Bank backed its full-year guidance after reporting in-line first-quarter earnings on good demand for its products, efficiency gains and strong credit quality.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
How divided is the Bank of England’s policy committee?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World -
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 -
Legrand Misses Forecasts But Keeps Outlook
Legrand posted lower profits for its first quarter following a slowdown in the construction sector, but confirmed its financial targets for the year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Legrand Misses Forecasts But Keeps Outlook
Legrand posted lower profits for its first quarter following a slowdown in the construction sector, but confirmed its financial targets for the year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
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 -
Agustín Carstens: ‘the Basel regime has been very good for the banks’
The BIS head on making global banking betterFinancial Times - World -
Texas Ban on 'Woke' Banks Opens Door for Smaller Firms
The political conflict over socially conscious finance has Wall Street heavyweights pulling back in Texas, the nation’s top issuer of state and local debt, with $42 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Texas -
Investors Were Burned by European Banks for Years---Until Now
After years in the doldrums, European banks have cleaned up their balance sheets. The result: Stock prices have surged.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israeli forces kill five people in raid near West Bank’s Tulkarm
Hamas confirms four of five people killed during raid in village of Deir al-Ghusun were from its armed wing. Middle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli forces killed five Palestinians in an overnight raid in a village near the city of Tulkarm in the ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Societe Generale Shares Climb on Above-Forecast First Quarter
Societe Generale’s results were better than expected at the revenue and underlying profit levels and showed early recovery signs in French retail banking, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
Hainault victim's family devastated by loss of 'loved and amazing son'
The parents of a 14-year-old boy killed on his way to school in London pay tribute to their son.BBC News - Top stories -
US stocks rally as cooling labour market boosts rate cut hopes
Futures markets lean towards Fed acting in September after just 175,000 jobs were added in AprilFinancial Times - World -
Societe Generale Shares Climb on Above-Forecast First Quarter
Societe Generale’s results were better than expected at the revenue and underlying profit levels and showed early recovery signs in French retail banking, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Final local results to be declared as Conservatives pick over bleak showing
The Tories lost more than 450 council seats and Labour grabbed a close win in the West Midlands.BBC News - Top stories -
Khan wins historic third term as Mayor of London
The Labour candidate beat Conservative rival Susan Hall by more than 276,000 votes.BBC News - Top stories -
Inside US airport terminals, banks are merging elite travel clubs with branch offices
Airport terminal bank branches with airline club amenities are growing as financial brands seek to catch the attention of travelers and remote workers.CNBC - Business -
Private equity firms step up plans to edge banks out of low-risk lending
Apollo issues record $40bn of loans in the first quarter, mirroring growth at rivals including KKR and BlackstoneFinancial Times - Business -
The CEO Who Hired His Wife, Gave His Dog a Title, and Brought Down a Bank
Vernon Hill, the builder of Commerce Bank and Metro Bank, was also behind toppled Republic First.The Wall Street Journal - World