Commodity Prices Could Keep Inflation High Warns World Bank
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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 -
Could lower swing-state inflation rates help Biden and hurt Trump?
Inflation in several battleground states in the 2024 election is below the national average — in some cases by more than a full percentage point — as food prices retreat even while housing costs stay hot, according to an analysis of regional Labor ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Baltimore Bridge Replacement Price Tag Could Hit $1.9 Billion
Maryland estimates a new span over the harbor could cost $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion, and be finished by 2028.Inc. - Business -
Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill
Residents near 178 bodies of water have been told to leave as flooding is set to worsen.BBC News - Top stories -
Fed holds interest rates at 23-year high as inflation continues to push back timing of a rate cut
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will hold interest rates at a 23-year high, making borrowing tougher for everything from car loans to mortgages.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Cocoa futures turn bitter as prices drop 30% from record highs
Cocoa futures on Friday marked a drop of 30% from their all-time highs, as a buying frenzy that lifted prices to a record just two weeks ago gave way to expectations for better crop conditions and worries about a drop in demand.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
The OECD said the global economy could suffer a significant setback if an escalation of conflict in the Middle East were to push oil prices sharply higher.
The OECD said the global economy could suffer a significant setback if an escalation of conflict in the Middle East were to push oil prices sharply higher.The Wall Street Journal - World