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Series I bonds are ‘still a good deal’ despite an expected falling rate in May, experts say
The annual rate for Series I bonds could fall below 5% in May based on inflation and other factors, financial experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - Business -
Australia records lowest seven-day Covid death rate for more than two years
Expert says immunity from vaccines and Omicron infections have combined to reduce severe disease. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia has recorded ...The Guardian - World - Covid -
'Stress Positions' Review: An Antic Covid-19 Comedy
Set during the early months of the pandemic, writer-director Theda Hammel’s feature debut follows a Brooklyn man taking care of his injured nephew.The Wall Street Journal - World - Covid -
Gold prices are climbing. What experts say about investing now
Find out what experts have to say about the current state of gold investing and its recent historic price run.CBS News - Top stories -
Have short-term CD rates peaked? Here's what the experts say
Rates on short-term CDs have been high lately but have they finally peaked? Here's what some experts believe.CBS News - Top stories -
How far will savings rates fall if the Fed cuts rates? Here's what experts say
Savings account interest rates could start to fall this year. Here's where experts think they may land.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
How far will CD rates fall if the Fed cuts rates? Here's what experts say
CD rates could be on the precipice of a downturn — especially if the Fed drops rates soon.CBS News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
U.S. Says Oil Companies in Venezuela Can Still Operate Despite Regime Oppression
Firms that entered Venezuela after U.S. lifted sanctions must apply for licenses on a case-by-case basis to remain in the country.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This JPMorgan pro says the Fed has it backward — rates need to be cut to lower inflation
The Fed and investors won’t see inflation easing until the central bank starts cutting rate says this JPMorgan strategist.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Covid vaccines not linked to sudden death in young people, CDC report finds
There is no evidence that mRNA Covid vaccines cause fatal cardiac arrest or other deadly heart problems in teens and young adults, a CDC report finds.NBC News - Top stories - Covid -
COVID vaccines not linked to cardiac death in young people: CDC study
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study has found that mRNA vaccines for the COVID-19 virus are not linked to cardiac death in younger adults. The study was conducted using Oregon death certificate data for people aged 16 to 30 ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
The Fed is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon, experts say — a mistake the central bank has made in the past
The Fed is determined not to reduce interest rates too soon, experts say — a mistake the central bank has made in the past.CNBC - Business -
ECB June rate cut looks increasingly likely — but there are 'still some caveats,' German central bank chief says
Several ECB officials have made remarks about their expectations for interest rates in recent days.CNBC - Business -
Oil prices dip after Iran attack on Israel
Prices had already risen in expectation of action, with Brent crude near a six-month high last week.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Oil Prices Lower After Iran’s Attack on Israel
Investors are taking a wait-and-see approach after the much-anticipated aerial assault had little effect on oil supplies.The New York Times - Business - Israel -
Inflation hits two-and-a-half year low as meat prices fall
New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.BBC News - Top stories - Inflation -
Masters posts lowest ratings since COVID-era tournaments
Not even the the Masters is immune to golf's declining viewership.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
3 Ways to Lock In Lower Mortgage Rates
With affordability expected to remain challenging for home buyers, experts say there are ways to ease the pain.The Wall Street Journal - World - Mortgage -
U.K. Edges Toward Recovery But Rate-Cuts Remain in Focus
The U.K. economy continued to grow slowly in February as it looks to climb out a shallow slump, though calls will likely remain for the Bank of England to add some vigour with interest-rate cuts starting in June.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Rio Tinto Keeps Guidance Despite Lower Iron-Ore Shipments
Rio Tinto maintained its 2024 guidance after the mining giant reported a 10% fall in first-quarter iron-ore shipments.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Oil prices finish lower as traders weigh prospects for Gaza ceasefire
Oil futures tallied a back-to-back session decline Tuesday as traders weigh prospects for a Gaza ceasefire agreement.MarketWatch - Business -
Oil prices settle lower as traders weigh risks of an Iranian attack on Israel
Oil futures consolidate after rising more than 1% the previous session on fears of a more direct confrontation between Israel and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Israel -
Alcoa’s first-quarter loss widens on lower prices, higher costs
Alcoa posted a wider loss in the first quarter after lower aluminum prices and higher production costs dented results.MarketWatch - Business -
Another record at Augusta is not enough for Tiger Woods; he wants more
Tiger Woods made a record 24th straight Masters cut Friday and believes he has a chance this weekend.ESPN - Sports -
North Dakota woman gets nearly 19 years in baby's day care death
Patricia Wick pleaded guilty to felony charges of murder and child abuse and a misdemeanor of operating an unlicensed day care center.CBS News - Top stories -
Man charged in missing 19-year-old woman's death after remains found in Milwaukee area
A Milwaukee man was charged Friday with homicide and mutilating a corpse after a severed leg, believed to be that of a missing 19-year-old woman, was found earlier this month, officials said.NBC News - Top stories -
Stay Put or Pay Up: Home Buyers Lose Hope for Lower Rates
Housing market affordability isn’t getting any better, with inflation keeping mortgage costs high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
3 ways to get a lower mortgage rate before the Fed's April meeting
It can be advantageous for homebuyers to pursue these strategies now before the Fed meets again on April 30.CBS News - Top stories - Mortgage -
High risk of animal-to-human diseases developing in some China fur farms, welfare group says
An investigation of five fur farms in China found a high risk of diseases developing that could jump from animals to humans, said Humane Society International.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Americans Keep Their Wallets Open in March, Despite Rising Prices
Retail sales surge by 0.7 percent, as strong job market keeps people spending even as prices rise.Inc. - Business -
Fed Official Sees 2 Rate Cuts This Year Despite Persistent Inflation
Boston Fed president Susan Collins says the central bank won't rush its plans to lower interest rates.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
Mortgage rates are climbing, but it could still make sense to borrow now
The latest inflation report has pushed mortgage rates above 7%, but buying a home could still be a smart move.CBS News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Mortgage rates are now at the highest level of the year, and could still climb
The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage sits around 7.5%, the highest level since mid-November of last year, according to Mortgage News Daily.CNBC - Business - Mortgage -
Mortgage rates are now at the highest level of the year, and could still climb
The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage crossed over 7% on April 1, according to Mortgage News Daily, and it just kept going.NBC News - Top stories - Mortgage -
Israel says it will retaliate against Iran. These are the risks that could pose to Israel
Israel is vowing to retaliate against Iran even though such a mission carries many risksABC News - World - Israel -
Bogus 'tax service specialists' duped business owners in latest Covid relief debacle, IRS says
IRS officials say the Employee Retention Tax Credit program has been a magnet for unscrupulous promoters who filed a "tsunami of bad claims."NBC News - Top stories - Covid -
University of Michigan football program penalized for Covid-era recruiting violations, NCAA says
The NCAA on Tuesday penalized the defending national champions Michigan Wolverines football team, accusing the program and non-coaches of impermissible contacts with student athletes during the Covid-19 pandemic.NBC News - Top stories -
Oil prices end lower, failing to find much support from Iran’s attack on Israel
Crude-oil prices settle lower on Monday after an Iranian attack on Israel caused little damage, helping to diminish expectations about a broader conflict involving the two bitter rivals.MarketWatch - Business - Israel -
Tiger Woods still believes he has advantage at Masters despite broken-down body
By his own admission, Woods hurts every day and even walking a round at Augusta takes it out of him. But experience at the course gives him a leg up on the competition as well.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Golf -
A $1.50 sandwich? Despite inflation, food at the Masters golf tournament is still among the cheapest in professional sports.
Food prices in the U.S. are up 2.2% over the past 12 months, but at the Masters, a pimento cheese sandwich is still $1.50 and no food item costs more than $3.MarketWatch - Business