Optimism Grows on World Economy But Business Remains Wary
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Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat
Cases this year have already topped the total in 2023. Unvaccinated travelers account for most infections.The New York Times - Health -
Larry Fink Says World Leaders Must Address Growing Retirement Crisis
The BlackRock CEO’s annual letter says demographics will strain retirement systems.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Latino-Owned Businesses Are Booming, but Access to Funding Remains a Challenge
Latinos play a key role in driving the U.S. economy. But Latinas and immigrant entrepreneurs face ongoing obstacles.Inc. - Business -
Small Business Hiring Woes Show Signs of Easing as Economy Stays Strong
Survey data show a slight uptick in hiring at companies with 300 or fewer employees.Inc. - Business -
Bridge collapse to impact supply chain, economy as gateway to Baltimore’s busy port
The 1.6-mile long Francis Scott Key Bridge served as a gateway to the port of Baltimore. Experts say the port will lose millions of dollars each day that it is not functioning at maximum capacity, impacting the supply chain and consumers.CBS News - Top stories -
China Gives Business Leaders Sunnier View of Its Economy on Island Getaway
The messages delivered at the Boao Forum for Asia were more upbeat than the gloomier views often expressed by economists overseas.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Huawei’s profit more than doubles in 2023, as cloud and digital businesses grow
Chinese telecoms gear company Huawei Technologies has reported its profit more than doubled last year as its cloud and digital businesses thrived in spite of U.S. sanctionsABC News - Tech -
Dethrone the dollar? 5 charts show how U.S. currency still rules the world economy.
The U.S. dollar has strengthened its grip on the global financial system since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, defying expectations of “de-dollarization.”MarketWatch - Business -
FirstFT: Global M&A drought ends as blockbuster deals double in first quarter
Also in today’s newsletter, Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing and the broken market for medicinesFinancial Times - World -
Semtech’s stock pops after sales hike shows business has ‘progressed from stable to growing’
Semtech Corp.’s stock initially soared 17% before cooling a bit in extended trading Thursday after the company rang up better-than-expected sales and strong sales guidance for its current quarter.MarketWatch - Business -
Optimize Your Professional Identity With This Insight
How to avoid the most common mistake executives make with their personal brand.Inc. - Business -
Xi Jinping sought to reassure American chief executives that China's economy hasn't peaked and that his country is working to improve its business environment.
Xi Jinping sought to reassure American chief executives that China’s economy hasn’t peaked and that his country is working to improve its business environment.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Has 'dire' Scotland loss dented fans' optimism?
We asked for your views on Scotland's 1-0 home defeat by Northern Ireland and the tenor of the responses was unsurprisingly negative.BBC News - Top stories - Scotland -
Americans Are Getting Used to ChatGPT, Even At Work. But They're Wary of Election Info
A new study indicates about a third of Americans under 30 have used the chatbot for their jobs, though there's also distrust about election misinformation. But a majority of people haven't tinkered with it at all.Inc. - Business -
‘Cautious optimism’ as penguins test positive for bird flu but show no symptoms
Asymptomatic cases may seem reassuring for the penguins, but scientists fear they could act as ‘Trojan horses’ for other species. Adélie penguins in Antarctica are testing positive for bird flu without showing outward signs of disease, according ...The Guardian - World -
The threat of closed primaries is growing
A dozen U.S. states, both Democratic and Republican Party led, will shut out tens of millions of voters in closed primaries this year. That number increases to almost half of all states during the presidential primary. It could get even worse.The Hill - Politics -
A new product allows 5x leveraged bets on the Magnificent Seven. Traders should be wary.
Investors can now make turbocharged bets on or against the Magnificent Seven group of stocks due to the launch of an exchange-traded product offering five times leverage on the hot megacap technology sector. Of course, that doesn’t mean they should.MarketWatch - Business -
The weakest links in the global economy are on the mend
Some of the most prominent beleaguered nations are now carrying out radical reformsFinancial Times - Business -
2024 Houston Open DFS: Optimal DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy golf picks, lineups, advice, strategy
Expert with over $2M in winnings gives PGA DFS advice and 2024 Houston Open DFS strategy for DraftKings and FanDuelCBS Sports - Sports -
German Consumer Mood Improves, Uncertainty Remains
German consumer confidence improved slightly, according to the latest GfK reading, but the overall mood remained sluggish, as doubts about the economy continue.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
As Easter Approaches Egg Prices Remain Exceptionally High
Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to make consumers shell out more for a basic foodstuff.Inc. - Business -
Dow Industrials Remain Just Below 40000 Milestone
The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq struggled for direction, after advancing yesterday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China Vanke Warns Earnings Could Remain Strained
China Vanke’s earnings could remain strained for some time amid the downturn of the Chinese real-estate market, which the developer said led to a sharp drop in net profit last year.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
China Vanke Warns Earnings Could Remain Strained
China Vanke’s earnings could remain strained for some time amid the downturn of the Chinese real-estate market, which the developer said led to a sharp drop in net profit last year.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Forecasts for German economy see stagnation, or recession, in 2024
Yahoo News - World -
An Economy Perpetually in Crisis Is Shredding Pakistan's Middle Class
The country’s political and economic turmoil is leaving middle-class people struggling and the poor battling to survive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Resilience’ of Belgian economy supports local start-ups
Main driver of growth is Flanders where sectors including life sciences and fintech are flourishingFinancial Times - World -
This Is the Best Way for Joe Biden to Talk About the Economy
He is defying 40 years of orthodoxy on the center-left.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Institute says German economy is "struggling" and lowers forecasts
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
Will Xi’s manufacturing plan be enough to rescue China’s economy?
The president has won praise for ending a credit boom, but trading partners now fear a flood of cheap exportsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Ukraine's Battered Army Grapples With Growing Troop Shortage
Efforts to draft young men are hampered by politics, demographics and Ukrainians’ growing reluctance to join the military.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Meet the fastest growing ETF firms in the US
Actively managed fund offerings are helping managers outside the Big Three to gain assets rapidlyFinancial Times - World -
Wednesday Briefing: U.S.-Israel Divisions Grow
Plus, Beyoncé’s country album.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Defense secretary meets with Israeli counterpart as tensions grow
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday as tensions soared this week between the U.S. and Israel over the war in Gaza, where more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed. During ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
A Great Reality Check for a Fast-Growing Company
While rapid expansion motivates me, my team may not feel the same. Here's how I changed course and kept my top employees.Inc. - Business -
Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbers
No ticket had Wednesday's winning numbers: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and bonus number 8.ABC News - Top stories -
Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Disapproval of Israel-Hamas war growing in US A majority of Americans now disapprove of Israel’s war against ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Fear Grows Among Families of Americans Held in Russia
The U.S. considers only two Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia, but there are more families seeking the might of Washington to bring their loved ones home.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Tax Refunds Are Here and Destined for the Growing Pile of Debt
With credit-card debt at record levels and more households falling behind on loans, tax refunds are helping people make ends meet.The Wall Street Journal - World