Us Economic Growth Slows to 16 Inflation Stays Firm
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Jobs growth in the US economy slows
Also in this newsletter: ‘seismic’ by-election results for Labour, and G7 at odds over Russia’s frozen assetsFinancial Times - World -
Yellen argues that undercutting democracy threatens economic growth
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will argue in a Friday speech that democracy is under threat and that undercutting it will, in turn, threaten economic growth.MarketWatch - Business -
Yellen Calls Threats to Democracy Risks to U.S. Economic Growth
In a rare comment on politics--and an indirect swipe at former President Donald Trump--the Treasury Secretary says "democracy is critical to building and sustaining a strong economy."Inc. - Business -
US adds 175,000 April jobs as hiring slows and unemployment stays steady
April’s figure was lower than forecast and unemployment rate ticked up over the month but still market remains strong. Hiring in the US slowed in April with the workforce adding another 175,000 jobs and wage growth slowing.. The news cheered ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. Job Growth Slowed in April
The economy added 175,000 jobs last month, a slowdown in hiring. The unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9 percent.The New York Times - Business -
Experts condemn US tobacco firm’s sponsorship of doctor training as ‘grotesque’
Philip Morris International has supported non-smoking programmes around the world ‘to advance its own interests’, say health professionals. . The tobacco company Philip Morris has sponsored courses for doctors in multiple countries, in what ...The Guardian - World -
Russian troops staying at base housing US forces in Niger
Russian military personnel have been staying at an air base in Niger that also hosts U.S. troops and equipment, a U.S. official confirmed to The Hill Thursday. The news comes as roughly 1,000 American service members are expected to withdraw from ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
The Economic Slowdown Is Finally Here. Welcome It.
The services sector has cooled as consumers have pulled back, putting rate cuts back on the table.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Job growth slowed as employers added a seasonally adjusted 175,000 jobs in April, and unemployment ticked up to 3.9%, marking a break from a string of data showing surprising strength in the labor market.
Job growth slowed as employers added a seasonally adjusted 175,000 jobs in April, and unemployment ticked up to 3.9%, marking a break from a string of data showing surprising strength in the labor market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden economic advisor on April jobs data
U.S. job growth cooled in April, according to new data by the Department of Labor. Jared Berstein, the chair of the United States Council of Economic Advisers, joins CBS News with his outlook on the new numbers.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Boys detained for zombie-knife killing of teen, 16
Mikey Roynon was stabbed at a house party in Bath where he was celebrating a girl's 16th birthday.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. Job Market Eases, but Hiring Remains Firm
Employers added 175,000 jobs in April, a milder pace than in the winter months, though layoffs have remained low and most sectors appear stable.The New York Times - Business -
Firm Retention Summary: CURO Group Holdings
This is a summary of a request from CURO Group Holdings to hire Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld as counsel, filed April 17 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reese, Cardoso debuts spark popular livestream
The WNBA debuts of Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso were widely watched on a social media livestream from a fan who stepped in when the league's app couldn't broadcast the game.ESPN - Sports -
The Danger of Staying Complacent
Do you ever find yourself in a situation where you know you are settling for less than you deserve but don't do anything about it because it feels comfortable?Inc. - Business -
Interest rate cut bets rise as US job creation slows; FTSE 100 at record high – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as latest US non-farm payroll shows weakening job creation. Newsflash: The UK’s services sector has posted the fastest business activity growth in almost a year, reinforcing hopes that ...The Guardian - World -
Dell XPS 14 and 16 Review: Not Quite a MacBook Pro
The Dell XPS 14 and 16 are both speedy, beautiful machines that are just a little too expensive for what you get.Wired - Tech -
16-year-old youngest to make Tour cut in 11 years
Kris Kim, a 16-year-old English amateur playing on a sponsor exemption at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, became the youngest player in 11 years to make the cut in a PGA Tour event.ESPN - Sports -
Trump Media's newly hired auditing firm was just busted by the SEC for 'massive fraud'
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the auditing firm hired by Trump Media and Technology Group just 37 days ago with “massive fraud” — though not for any work it performed for former President Donald Trump's media companyABC News - Tech - Donald Trump -
Texas Ban on 'Woke' Banks Opens Door for Smaller Firms
The political conflict over socially conscious finance has Wall Street heavyweights pulling back in Texas, the nation’s top issuer of state and local debt, with $42 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - World - Texas -
Sen. Mike Braun’s economic ties to China didn’t matter in 2018. Why is it contentious now?
The politics surrounding China have shifted dramatically in deep-red Indiana.Politico - Politics - China -
Flight Centre's Top Executive Sees Growth Without Major M&A
Flight Centre’s top executive says the Australia-based travel company is well-positioned to grow without more major deals, though smaller acquisitions are still possible in specialized areas.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bombardier Sets Course Beyond Jet Making for Future Growth
The Canadian business-jet manufacturer said it plans to focus on three segments—defense, aftermarket services and selling pre-owned certified aircraft—as key pillars to grow its revenue and cash reserves in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bombardier Sets Course Beyond Jet Making for Future Growth
The Canadian business-jet manufacturer said it plans to focus on three segments—defense, aftermarket services and selling pre-owned certified aircraft—as key pillars to grow its revenue and cash reserves in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Warren Buffett says AI scamming will be the next big 'growth industry'
Artificial intelligence has both "enormous potential for good and enormous potential for harm," the investing guru said during Berkshire's annual meeting.CNBC - Business -
Luton stay in bottom three after draw with Everton
Luton Town miss out on the chance to move out of the relegation zone as they are held by Everton in the Premier League.BBC News - Top stories -
Magic 'stay the course,' overcome Mitchell's 50
Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Magic overcome Donovan Mitchell's 50 points and hold off the Cavaliers 103-96 to force a decisive Game 7.ESPN - Sports -
Experimental F-16 fighter jet takes Air Force secretary on a history-making flight controlled by AI, not a human pilot
Experimental F-16 fighter jet takes Air Force secretary on a history-making flight controlled by AI, not a human pilotABC News - Tech -
Same job, $16 less per hour: Frustrated job hunters can’t find roles that pay as well as their old ones
The latest jobs report shows the labor market is still strong, but some workers say they’ve been forced to take jobs that pay almost half what they earned before.MarketWatch - Business -
Kris Kim, 16, becomes youngest golfer to make PGA Tour cut in 11 years
Kim makes crucial birdie at last in CJ Cup Byron NelsonEnglish teenager is son of former LGPA player Ji-Hyuh SuhEnglish teenager Kris Kim became the youngest player to make the cut on the PGA Tour in 11 years after a birdie at the last saw him get ...The Guardian - World - Golf -
Australian police shoot dead a boy, 16, armed with a knife after he stabbed a man in Perth
Australian officials say a 16-year-old boy armed with a knife has been shot dead by police after he stabbed a man in the west coast city of PerthABC News - World -
Perth stabbing: police shoot dead boy, 16, after alleged attack that has ‘hallmarks’ of terror incident
WA premier Roger Cook suggests teenager who allegedly stabbed man in Bunnings car park in Willetton may have been radicalised online. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or ...The Guardian - World -
Pete Sonsini, Early Investor in Databricks, Gets Closer to Launching New VC Firm
Sonsini teams up with Databricks co-founder Andy Konwinski and serial entrepreneur Andrew Krioukov to create Laude, which is seeking $75 million for its first fund.The Wall Street Journal - World -
SEC charges firm that audits Trump’s social-media company with ‘massive fraud’ affecting hundreds of filings
The regulatory agency said that hundreds of audits done by BF Borgers CPA PC contained “deliberate and systemic failures” that included false documentation to make it appear its reports complied with standards set by the Public Company Accounting ...MarketWatch - Business -
Private equity firms step up plans to edge banks out of low-risk lending
Apollo issues record $40bn of loans in the first quarter, mirroring growth at rivals including KKR and BlackstoneFinancial Times - Business -
How Goldman grew up: 25 years since Wall Street’s elite firm went public
Lloyd Blankfein, Hank Paulson, David Solomon and others on what has changed since its seminal listing in 1999Financial Times - Business -
U.S. job growth totaled 175,000 in April, much less than expected, while unemployment rose to 3.9%
Markets had expected job growth of 240,000 and the unemployment rate to hold at 3.8%.CNBC - Business -
Turkey's inflation accelerates to nearly 70% in April
Turkey's inflation accelerated to 69.8% annually for the month of April, the Turkish Statistical Institute reported Friday.CNBC - Business - Turkey -
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 -
Beating inflation will likely require U.S. unemployment to rise
Americans are on a frustrating search for a soft economic landing.MarketWatch - Business