Why Inflation Is Falling But Prices Are Still Rising
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Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise
Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March.BBC News - Top stories -
Inflation, Interest Rates and Oil Prices Have Jolted the Markets
Euphoria has been replaced by a much more somber mood, changing the value calculations in a host of markets, our columnist says.The New York Times - Business -
Oil price rises as US says Israel has struck Iran
Reports of a retaliatory strike by Israel raise commodity prices and fears over inflation.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Stocks waver and oil prices rise after Israeli missile strike on Iran
Direct conflict between Israel and Iran, which threaten global oil supplies and could drive up energy costs, has investors on edge.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Woodside Revenue Falls on Lower Prices, Volumes
Woodside Energy said weaker output and lower realized prices for its oil and natural gas drove a drop in sales revenue in its latest quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK car insurance prices fall for first time in two years
Quarter-on-quarter drop provides some relief for households but quotes are up 43% from a year agoFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
A contrarian take on the US inflation freakout
Not as bad as it looks — better for the Fed to keep calm, and carry on?Financial Times - World -
BOC's Macklem Says Inflation Edges 'Closer to Normal'
Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem says inflation is getting “closer to normal” and officials will monitor incoming data to check whether the downward momentum can be maintained.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israel launches calibrated retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicate attacks were limited and sought to avoid full-blown escalationFinancial Times - Business - Iran -
Culling's rapid rise to London Marathon's elites
Five years ago, Anya Culling took more than four and a half hours to complete the London Marathon - but in 2024 she will take her place among the elites.BBC News - Top stories -
WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.3% This Week
The dollar was flat Friday but edged 0.3% higher on the week, marking a second-straight weekly gain.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nuggets still a matchup nightmare for Lakers
L.A. will need plenty of rest -- and maybe some luck -- to get past the defending champs.ESPN - Sports - NBA -
Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
Nvidia drops 10% as investors see risk in Big Tech shares
US stock markets suffer their worst run since October 2022 as investors pull back from AI betsFinancial Times - Business -
Gold prices are high: How to find the best gold prices right now
With gold prices teetering on the edge of $2,400, here's how you can find the best price available now.CBS News - Top stories -
What is bitcoin halving – and will it affect the price?
Process has coincided with a rise in price in the past and is due to take place again on Saturday. Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin, still has an influence on the cryptocurrency nearly 14 years after disappearing.. This week ...The Guardian - World - Crypto -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled up 0.7% at a new record high Friday, and silver rose 1.7%, up 15 of the past 17 sessions. Both metals posted a gain for the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China Hits U.S. With Levy on Chemical as Trade Tensions Rise
China slapped a levy on imports from the U.S. of a widely used chemical, a small salvo in an escalating trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Trump’s ‘DJT’ stock rises as CEO ‘tries to blame’ short sellers for weakness
Trump Media & Technology’s stock rallied Friday and was headed for a third straight gain after the parent company of Donald Trump’s social-media platform Truth Social asked regulators to look into potential illegal selling activity.MarketWatch - Business -
Rise of the Ronin is the dark horse of the March 22 releases | Kaser Focus
GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser believes Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin deserved more attention than it got on its crowded release date.VentureBeat - Tech -
Not a toddler, not a parent, but still love 'Bluey'? You're not alone
Viewers don't have to be young or a parent to appreciate the Australian kids' television program “Bluey,” as this week’s release of a special episode provedABC News - Entertainment -
Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony
Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted a picture of the boost that never came, according to transcripts reviewed by POLITICO.Politico - Politics - Donald Trump -
Israel aid still dividing Democrats as vote nears
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Why are American roads so dangerous?
Bad driving is probably playing a bigger role in the fatality rate than larger cars and longer journeysFinancial Times - World -
Why Jordan came to Israel’s rescue
On its face, Jordan’s high-risk decision to support Israel in repelling the hundreds of aerial vehicles that Iran fired at the Jewish State appears inconsistent with its vocal criticism of the Israeli invasion of Gaza. Amman’s long-time support of ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Why are fake plants suddenly everywhere?
At some point, perhaps when people started wanting Instagram backgrounds, we decided real plants were too demandingFinancial Times - Business -
They Bet Against the Dollar. Now They're Paying the Price.
The dollar recently hit a 34-year high against the yen, sending ripples through global markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
BYD Yangwang U8 2024: Price, Specs, Availability
Meet the tank-turning, 4-ton Yangwang U8 from BYD. It’s the world’s most powerful SUV—and yes, it floats on water.Wired - Tech -
Oil market shrugs off Israeli strikes on Iran
Brent spikes above $90 before dropping close to three-week low as Tehran plays down attacksFinancial Times - World - Israel -
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 -
EU watchdog warns bloc still needs Russian LNG
Warning comes as Nordic and Baltic countries seek total ban on imports of the fuel from MoscowFinancial Times - Business - European Union -
Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump
For President Biden and the Democrats, thing are looking ugly in November.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Moscow still intent on 'truly Russian' Ukraine, says Lavrov
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Fed’s Goolsbee says progress on inflation has stalled, makes sense to wait on interest rates
Chicago Fed president “hopeful” we will get improvement on inflation.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve