China Makes Surprise Rate Cut to Boost Banking Liquidity and the Economy
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Divided Bank of England faces political heat over calls for rate cuts
Analysts warn chancellor against public comments on likelihood of lower interest ratesFinancial Times - World -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hasbro Shares Gain as Cost Cuts Boost Margins
The maker of Transformers action figures and Monopoly board games said it swung to a profit, even as revenue fell.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hasbro Shares Gain as Cost Cuts Boost Margins
The maker of Transformers action figures and Monopoly board games said it swung to a profit, even as revenue fell.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The U.S. economy grew at a sharply slower pace in the first quarter and inflation topped Wall Street's expectations, dimming investor hopes for a quick Fed rate cut and sending the stock and bond markets down.
The U.S. economy grew at a sharply slower pace in the first quarter and inflation topped Wall Street’s expectations, dimming investor hopes for a quick Fed rate cut and sending the stock and bond markets down.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First-Quarter Slowdown
Gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, increased at a 1.6 percent annual rate, but the report also included more evidence that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame price increases have stalled.The New York Times - Top stories -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First Quarter
Consumers ensured that growth continued, but the latest data showed signs of vulnerability elsewhere.The New York Times - Business -
Sunak pledge to boost defence spending raises prospect of cuts elsewhere
Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2.5% and find extra £75bnFinancial Times - Business -
Sunak pledge to boost defence spending raises prospect of cuts elsewhere
Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2.5% and find extra £75bnFinancial Times - World -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Dream of Fed Rate Cuts Is Slipping Away
Investors are backing away from expectations that the central bank can reduce rates in coming months, hitting markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Nio’s stock jumps after report of China’s plan to boost EV sales
Shares of Nio Inc., and those of other China-based electric-vehicle makers, powered higher Friday, after a report that China reportedly plans to provide car owners with an incentive to buy EVs.MarketWatch - Business - China -
Does a fixed-rate HELOC make sense in today's elevated rate environment?
There are benefits to considering a fixed-rate HELOC in today's economic climate, but there are downsides, too.CBS News - Top stories -
US economy grew less than expected in first quarter at 1.6% rate
Previous indicators of robust growth have set back expectations of Fed rate cuts and wrongfooted marketsFinancial Times - World -
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 -
U.S. Economy Grew at 1.6% Rate in First-Quarter Slowdown
Gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, increased at a 1.6 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year.The New York Times - Business -
3 things to do if interest rate cuts are delayed, according to experts
Delayed rate cuts translate to continued favorable yields on deposit accounts and Treasury bills.CBS News - Top stories -
Persistently High Commodity Prices Could Delay Rate Cuts
Global commodity prices are expected to soften this year and next but remain considerably above prepandemic levels, making it harder for central banks to lower inflation and loosen monetary policy, the World Bank said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
ECB will need more rate cuts if Fed holds back, says policymaker
Head of Italy’s central bank highlights risk of US stance pushing up global borrowing costsFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
ECB will need more rate cuts if Fed holds back, says policymaker
Head of Italy’s central bank highlights risk of US stance pushing up global borrowing costsFinancial Times - World - Federal Reserve -
Bank of Japan could intervene this week to boost the yen as currency hits 34-year low
The Bank of Japan could intervene to support the yen as soon as Friday, possibly in a move coordinated with the Bank of Korea to help maximize its impact, according to Steven Barrow, head of G-10 strategy at Standard Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
FirstFT: Alphabet beats earnings forecast and announces first-ever dividend
Also in today’s newsletter, Blinken meets Xi and investors scale back US rate cut betsFinancial Times - World -
FirstFT: Alphabet beats earnings forecast and announces first-ever dividend
Also in today’s newsletter, Blinken meets Xi and investors scale back US rate cut betsFinancial Times - World -
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, Expects Inflation to Stay Around 2%
The Bank of Japan kept its interest-rate target unchanged, a month after it made its first rate increase in 17 years.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest rates, but consumers — the main driver of economic growth — kept spending at a solid paceABC News - Top stories -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
US wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarm
Washington urges Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands to tighten supply of tools and technologyFinancial Times - Business - China