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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Euphoria has been replaced by a much more somber mood, changing the value calculations in a host of markets, our columnist says.The New York Times - Business -
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers
Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA spy program but expanding it in ways that could have major implications for privacy rights in the US.Wired - Tech -
US college affordability debate should focus on net cost, not sticker prices
Total cost figures are misleading, with few students actually paying the headline amountFinancial Times - World -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Post Moderate Gains
Natural gas futures rose with support from lower U.S. production and a pickup in LNG feeedgas, while some further weather-driven demand was seen for later in the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gold Steady; May Edge Higher on Technical Factors
Gold was steady in the early Asian session, but may edge higher in a possible technical recovery.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How US shale keeps sheltering America from the next oil price surge
Middle East turmoil no longer poses such a threat to the world’s thirstiest petrol consumersFinancial Times - Business -
How US shale keeps sheltering America from the next oil price surge
Middle East turmoil no longer poses such a threat to the world’s thirstiest petrol consumersFinancial Times - World -
How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought
In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away. Local residents fear the agreement has “opened Pandora’s box.”Wired - Tech -
DNB Earnings Supported by Corporate Market and Strong Economy
DNB Bank’s first-quarter earnings beat forecasts, helped by a positive trend in the corporate market and a resilient Norwegian economy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
DNB Earnings Supported by Corporate Market and Strong Economy
DNB Bank’s first-quarter earnings beat forecasts, helped by a positive trend in the corporate market and a resilient Norwegian economy.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Who Pays Corporate Taxes? Look in the Mirror
Costs are passed on to consumers. If you work for and invest in companies, you get hit three times.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought
In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away. Local residents fear the agreement has “opened Pandora’s box.”Wired - Tech -
Why Anthony Davis' defense could be the Lakers' biggest X factor
Davis' defense has been elite this season. The Lakers need every bit of it now vs. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.ESPN - Sports -
I tried Factor meal delivery for a week — here’s why I’m hooked
I tried Factor’s pre-made meal delivery service for a week to help make meal planning at home easier and stress-free. Here’s what I thought about the service’s ready-to-eat meals.NBC News - Top stories -
Beneficient's Brad Heppner Faces Lawsuit Alleging 'Corporate Looting' of Shareholder GWG
A trustee for GWG, Beneficient’s defunct former parent company, alleges the chairman enriched himself through fraud, misconduct and breaches of fiduciary duty.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Singapore's Inflation Unexpectedly Cools to Over Two-Year Low
Singapore’s easing but still high levels of inflation will likely add to expectations that the central bank will keep monetary policy settings steady.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK grocery inflation falls to 30-month low
Grocery price growth eases to 3.2% in four weeks to mid-April as retailers focus on special offersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
UK grocery inflation falls to 30-month low
Grocery price growth eases to 3.2% in four weeks to mid-April as retailers focus on special offersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Could interest rate hikes be keeping inflation high?
The stickiness of the post-pandemic inflation is raising questions about how effective high interest rates are at bringing down price increases – and if they could be fueling the problem. Standard economic thinking says that higher interest rates ...The Hill - Politics -
UK grocery inflation falls to 30-month low
Grocery price growth eases to 3.2% in four weeks to mid-April as retailers focus on special offersFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Australian Inflation Stays Strong in March Quarter
Australian consumer prices rose 3.6% annually in the latest quarter, illustrating the challenge facing the country’s central bank to bring inflation back within its target band and adding to uncertainty around the timing of interest-rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
The Fight to Fend Off Bird Flu With Lasers and Inflatable Dancers
Some poultry growers are turning to innovative tactics to protect their flocks, deploying deterrents like drones, air horns, balloons and decoy predators.The New York Times - Business -
To fight inflation, we should look for ways beyond the Fed’s policies
The obvious problem is that almost total reliance on the Fed to defeat inflation by slowing the economy will not work in sectors where price-fixing and structural issues are its principal causes.The Hill - Politics -
BOJ's Ueda Reiterates Possibility of Rate Hike if Inflation Rises as Expected
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda reiterated Tuesday that the bank would raise interest rates further if inflation grows as the central bank expects.The Wall Street Journal - World -
3 moves seniors should consider with inflation still high
Are you a senior dealing with the high costs of inflation? Then consider making these three smart moves now.CBS News - Top stories -
The Fight to Fend Off Bird Flu With Lasers and Inflatable Dancers
Some poultry growers are turning to innovative tactics to protect their flocks, deploying deterrents like drones, air horns, balloons and decoy predators.The New York Times - Business -
AUD/USD Climbs After Australia's 1Q Inflation Data Surprise to Upside
AUD/USD climbs after Australia’s 1Q inflation data surprise to upside. The 1.0% on-quarter rise in the country’s 1Q consumer prices was much stronger than most had anticipated, Capital Economics said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
Gold Prices Slip
Gold futures fell 0.2% on easing geopolitical tensions and investor caution ahead of U.S. economic data releases.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Who pulls the strings of power in Iran?
Military confrontation with Israel highlights dominance of Ali Khamenei and Revolutionary GuardsFinancial Times - Business -
Who pulls the strings of power in Iran?
Military confrontation with Israel highlights dominance of Ali Khamenei and Revolutionary GuardsFinancial Times - World -
'Balance of Power' Review: Governed by Banks
Should central banks lend a hand with the management of climate change and aim to keep the welfare state fully financed?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Consumers deal with high car prices
The prices for both new and used cars has many prospective buyers experiencing sticker shock. The interest rates on loans for the cars are also giving many pause. Jeff Nguyen has more.CBS News - Top stories -
Verizon Results Boosted by Price Increases
Revenue rose slightly last quarter as the company lost fewer postpaid phone connections than expected and benefited from higher prices for its plans.The Wall Street Journal - World -
PepsiCo Sales Rise on Higher Prices
Volumes dropped 2% on an organic basis, largely driven by a slowdown in beverages, plus a subsidiary’s voluntary recall of certain granola bars and cereals.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scottish Greens to vote on power-sharing deal with SNP
Environmental party reconsiders its future in government after climate targets are ditchedFinancial Times - World -
At Milan Design Week, the Power Is Often in the Collection
The annual festival of furnishings and household objects allows for expressing ideas through design.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Power, productivity and how our system works
What if the productivity gap is really about how large corporations use their economic and political power?Financial Times - World -
Bayer Leverkusen’s success is a reminder of soccer’s community power | Jonathan Wilson
As the Premier League continues to hike ticket prices and shut out local fans, Bayer’s Bundesliga title shows the value of a club rooted in its home town. Sign up to Jonathan’s weekly newsletter hereA corner from the left, seven minutes into ...The Guardian - World -
S&P 500 heads for worst month since 2022 as bond yields jump on inflation fears
The U.S. stock market’s bull run has hit a rough patch, as bond yields spiked this month on fears that a robust economy is helping to keep inflationary pressures alive.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump wins voters on inflation as Biden zeroes in on tariffs, jobs: NBC News poll
Trump attacked Biden on social media following the release of the most recent consumer price index.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden