Us Adds Robust 311000 Jobs Despite Fed Rate Hikes
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This is your wallet on Fed rate hikes: 2 years, 4 charts
In four charts, here’s how much money the campaign to rein in inflation may have cost you since it began in March 2022.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Commercial real estate is itching for a rebound two years after start of Fed rate hikes
Demand for office leases is picking up, but interest rates are still a wild card.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
The Fed Stays the Course on Rates
Markets are cheering the central bank’s forecast for three interest rate cuts this year. But Fed policymakers are divided on the issue.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Janet Yellen warns China against clean energy dumping
US Treasury secretary tells Beijing its trade practices will distort markets and harm workersFinancial Times - Business - China -
Top Fed official says ‘no rush’ on rates after ‘disappointing’ data
Progress on taming price rises ‘has slowed and may have stalled’, according to Christopher WallerFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
$75,000 for a baby? South Korean businesses float incentives as demographic crisis looms
Companies and politicians try new strategies to encourage workers to start familiesFinancial Times - Business -
Fed Rate Outlook Looks Just Right for Banks
Banks look forward to relief on deposit costs but have no desire to go back to zero rates.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Fed’s Goolsbee expects three rate cuts this year
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said Monday he now expects three quarter-point interest rate cuts this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Nigeria's central bank hikes interest rate to 24.75% as it battles sky-high inflation, currency crisis
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday hiked its key interest rate by 200 basis points, as Africa's largest economy looks to recover from a historic currency crisis and soaring inflation.CNBC - Business -
Long-Term JGBs Edge Lower Amid Worries Over BOJ Rate-Hike Pace
Long-term JGBs edged lower in the Tokyo session, weighed by concerns over the BOJ’s rate-hike pace after last week’s policy normalization.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why a Fed rate cut in June is not yet a done deal
An interest-rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s June meeting, though now widely expected, should not be viewed as decision that has already been made, Fed watchers say.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a “careful approach” in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Comex Gold Settles 0.62% Higher at $2190.60, Record High
Gold prices climbed to a new record high.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fed’s Waller says there’s ‘no rush’ to cut U.S. interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Chris Waller said high inflation readings and strong job gains in early 2024 reinforce his view that “there is no rush” to cut U.S. interest rates.MarketWatch - Business -
An interesting disconnect in US rate-cut expectations
Economists and the Fed think similar things on what will happen to the US economy. So why is there a big gap in their expectations for interest rates?Financial Times - World -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.1% to 98.95
The WSJ Dollar Index was up 0.1% to 98.95 — up nine of the past 12 trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stocks surge after Fed indicates three rate cuts still coming this year
The S&P topped 5,200 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was still targeting three rate cuts in 2024. Markets had feared hotter-than-expected inflation and jobs data would persuade the Fed to trim its timeline.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Don't sweat the prospect of no Fed rate cuts, economist says — markets will still march higher
Markets will continue to rally even if the Fed chooses not to cut interest rates this year, according to Steven Blitz, TS Lombard's chief U.S. economist.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Three Fed interest-rate cuts this year? Yes, top banking economists say.
Top economists at big U.S. banks predict the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times this year — with the first reduction in June — even though inflation is unlikely to slow much further in 2024.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Inflation risks appear to be tilting higher, threatening to throw Fed’s rate-cut hopes into disarray
The possibility that U.S. inflation won’t trend much lower is raising concerns that Federal Reserve policymakers are mistakenly clinging to prospects for three interest-rate cuts this year and may lose their credibility, which could trigger ...MarketWatch - Business -
‘Apple is going to war’: US lawsuit adds to iPhone maker’s antitrust woes
Regulators in Washington and the EU have tech giant in their crosshairs at particularly challenging timeFinancial Times - Business - Apple -
Among Us Cartoon Adds Dan Stevens And Spider-Verse Star To Cast
The Among Us animated series may not have a home yet, but the voice cast for the adaptation of the hit video game franchise is coming together quickly. Deadline is reporting that Dan Stevens (Solar Opposites), Liv Hewson (Yellowjackets), and ...GameSpot - Tech -
Labour donor Dale Vince ordered to inform wife of future party funding
Ecotricity founder was told by High Court to provide notice of donations in divorce proceedingsFinancial Times - Business -
A Lloyd’s of London revival will require more nimble regulation
There is still a fragility to the recent success of the world’s oldest insurance marketFinancial Times - Business -
Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market
The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job securityABC News - Top stories -
Bank of England policymaker says markets pricing in too many rate cuts; Co-op Bank to cut 400 jobs – business live
Catherine Mann says market pricing is helping the central bank do its work in bringing borrowing rates down. The pound has risen since her comments, up 0.2% to $1.2661.. Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said financial markets are pricing ...The Guardian - World -
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising Despite Rate-Cut Expectations
The yield on the government’s 10-year note has climbed since the start of the year, propping up mortgage rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Want to Know if AI Will Take Your Job? I Tried Using It to Replace Myself
The “Cognitive Revolution” will automate tasks done by hundreds of millions of workers. The best way to understand which of us will go first is direct experience with AI.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Ocado Backs Outlook After Robust Start to Year
Ocado confirmed its fiscal 2024 guidance after first-quarter retail sales rose sharply, supported by volume growth of 8%..The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ocado Backs Outlook After Robust Start to Year
Ocado confirmed its fiscal 2024 guidance after first-quarter retail sales rose sharply, supported by volume growth of 8%..The Wall Street Journal - Business -
UK has 'robust' approach to China, Sunak insists
The prime minister was defending the government's position a day after his MPs accused Beijing of "malicious" cyber campaigns.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says
It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Vladimir Putin Wants a Tax Hike
To fund the war in Ukraine, the 13% flat rate would give way to a progressive system.The Wall Street Journal - World -
March Madness: TV ratings slightly up over last year despite Sunday's blowouts
The first three days of the NCAA Tournament attracted record ratings, only to see the momentum stifled due to Sunday’s games being blowoutsABC News - Entertainment -
Newest ECB board member says it can cut rates ‘swiftly’ despite rising wages
Piero Cipollone’s comments indicate he may argue for loosening monetary policy at bank’s April meetingFinancial Times - World -
Limits placed on removal of land from food production in England
Government restrictions come after farmers raise concerns over domestic food securityFinancial Times - World -
Putin’s Ukraine obsession has blinded him to dangers at home
The Kremlin autocrat once wanted to align with the US in fighting terrorism but is trapped in lies and paranoiaFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Jobless claims fall slightly to 210,000, underscoring strong labor market
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell slightly to 210,000 and continued to hover at very low levels in a sign of strength for the economy.MarketWatch - Business -
The best hiking backpacks for your next trail adventure
From versatile daypacks to spacious multi-day backpacks, these are the best hiking backpacks you can get in 2024.CBS Sports - Sports -
Keeping Migrants on the Job
The White House can let more asylum seekers keep work permits.The Wall Street Journal - World