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Ether price jumps ahead of SEC’s ETF decision as speculation on approval rises
Ether’s price jumped Monday afternoon, leading a rally for major cryptocurrencies three days before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has to decide whether to approve VanEck’s application for a spot ether exchange-traded fund.MarketWatch - Business -
Morehouse students divided over Biden Israel policy ahead of president's commencement speech
President Biden is set to deliver the commencement speech at Morehouse College this weekend. The well-known historically Black college for men has seen protests over the war in Gaza, but students are divided over the president's Israel policy and ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
The Fed's Miracle Is Finally Back on the Table
Inflation is lower after months of hot readings, and investors love it.Inc. - Business -
The Big Decision Before the Trump Verdict
Whether the jury weighs misdemeanor charges could affect both the outcome and any appeal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
'Decisive' day for Assange extradition battle
The Wikileaks founder awaits a ruling on his right to appeal extradition to the US.BBC News - Top stories -
In Quest for Metals, U.S. Pitches Deal to Ease Sanctions on Israeli Businessman
Mining magnate Dan Gertler, whom the U.S. has accused of corruption, would sell his assets in the African country under a proposal that could make it easier for Western companies to access valuable minerals there.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
In Quest for Metals, U.S. Pitches Deal to Ease Sanctions on Israeli Businessman
Mining magnate Dan Gertler, whom the U.S. has accused of corruption, would sell his assets in the African country under a proposal that could make it easier for Western companies to access valuable minerals there.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Israel -
Classical music, not heavy metal – what could Slot's Liverpool look like?
After Arne Slot was confirmed as Liverpool's new manager, what will the Reds look like under the Dutchman?BBC News - Top stories -
Dog food sold by Walmart recalled as it may contain metal pieces
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.CBS News - Top stories -
Bruins' Marchand game-time decision for Game 6
Bruins captain Brad Marchand participated in Boston's morning skate and is a game-time decision for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second-round series Friday night against the visiting Florida Panthers, coach Jim Montgomery announced.ESPN - Sports -
A Massive Media Decision Could Be in M.L.B.’s Future
Teams have always controlled their local broadcast rights. Some owners want to change that.The New York Times - Sports -
England's Euro 2024 squad - Southgate's big decisions
England manager Gareth Southgate picks his initial Euro 2024 squad on Tuesday and faces a few difficult selection issues.BBC News - Top stories -
'Other players had better seasons' - Southgate on Rashford
England manager Gareth Southgate says it was a 'difficult decision" to omit Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson from his provisional 33-man England squad for Euro 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.1% to 99.27
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.1% to 99.27 — and is down for five of the past seven trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fed governor: Further rate increases 'probably unnecessary'
Christopher Waller, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, said that further interest rate increases will be “probably unnecessary,” pointing to data showing that inflation is not “accelerating.” “Central bankers should never say ...The Hill - Politics - Federal Reserve -
Activists sue Russia over ‘weak’ climate policy
Russian constitutional court is considering claim, which activists hope will raise awareness about emissions. A group of activists are fighting for the right to scrutinise Russia’s climate policies, and in particular its enormous methane ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Trade policy is the new front in the US presidential election
Also in today’s newsletter, how Ray Dalio is thinking about the electionFinancial Times - World -
Where U.S. Policy on Rafah Has Gone Astray
‘I smell a political motive to appease the homegrown protesters.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
RBA Elected Not to Fine Tune Rates at Policy Meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that risks around the inflation outlook have risen, while uncertainty around the economy’s trajectory more broadly remains highly elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Missed the gold and silver rally? Metal mining stocks may be a way to catch up.
Gold and silver look ripe to extend a powerful rally, but shares of miners of precious metals still poised to play catch upMarketWatch - Business -
French police say a man shot and killed outside a synagogue came at officers with a knife and a metal bar
French police say a man shot and killed outside a synagogue came at officers with a knife and a metal barABC News - World -
Repurposed beer yeast can extract lead, other metals from water: Study
Researchers have produced a filter from used brewer’s yeast that can absorb the tiniest amounts of lead and other heavy metals from water.The Hill - Politics -
How fast is UK inflation falling?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Edinburgh’s Time Ball Will Fall Again
The time signaling device, which hasn’t been operating in recent years, is being restored as part of the renovation of a Calton Hill monument.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Biden’s economic messaging is falling flat
Strong national data obscures Americans’ everyday strugglesFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Why the post-Fed stock-market rally is raising fresh inflation questions
The issue is whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s post-meeting remarks on May 1 — in which he said the central bank’s next move is “unlikely” to be a rate hike — are now easing financial conditions by so much that this ends up stalling progress on ...MarketWatch - Business -
Debate commission co-chair blames Dunn, Klain for Biden campaign decision
The co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates blamed two top Biden advisers for his campaign’s decision to forgo the traditional debates and have two earlier battles with former President Trump instead. Anita Dunn, a Biden administration ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Fed’s Powell tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell contracted COVID-19 for the second time and is working from home while he recovers, the Fed said Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
New York crypto personality used 'Seinfeld' joke in fraud, feds reveal
A New York man pleaded guilty to swindling people out of more that $1 million in a scheme that referenced the "Seinfeld" character George Costanza.CNBC - Business - New York -
Fed’s Bostic expects inflation to keep coming down — but slowly
The U.S. economy is slowing down, albeit at a glacial pace, and this should help inflation continue to gradually cool, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic said Monday.MarketWatch - Business -
Surging shipping costs could complicate Fed’s inflation fight
While supply shortages have eased greatly in the past few years, they have not entirely gone away.MarketWatch - Business - Inflation -
Fed likely to keep a $6.8 trillion balance sheet by December, says Barclays
Another lasting facet of the pandemic looks to be a very large Federal Reserve balance sheet.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
GOP lawmaker on Feds, UFOs: 'Give us the information. Let us decide'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is calling on federal government leaders to declassify all documents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), arguing federal agencies must be transparent if they are going to be funding millions of dollars. ...The Hill - Politics -
Oil prices settle lower as traders fret over the outlook for demand
Oil futures finished lower Tuesday to notch back-to-back session losses, with traders concerned about the outlook for crude demand as the Federal Reserve maintains higher interest rates.MarketWatch - Business -
Rent Is Harder to Handle and Inflation Is a Burden, a Fed Financial Survey Finds
The Federal Reserve’s 2023 survey on household financial well-being found Americans excelling in the job market but struggling with prices.The New York Times - Business -
Israeli officials cancel decision to confiscate camera from US news agency
Backtrack on Gaza live feed camera follows widespread condemnation from media groups and Israel’s closest ally, the US. Israeli officials seized a camera and broadcasting equipment belonging to the Associated Press in southern Israel on Tuesday, ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Best deals on robot vacuums ahead of Memorial Day
It's time for a thorough house cleaning this spring, and a robot vacuum can help you do all the heavy lifting.CBS News - Top stories -
Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Russia has launched a push north of Kharkiv but its ultimate goal is so far unclear.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Key weeks ahead for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Yahoo News - World - Ukraine -
Biden travels to Georgia ahead of Morehouse commencement address
President Biden on Saturday made his second trip of the year to Georgia as he attempts to shore up support in the battleground state. On Sunday, he will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College. Former President Donald Trump ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden