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What Has Biden Accomplished? Look at These 10 Metrics, Not the Polls: Biden has outperformed Trump on a number of fronts, from inequality and green spending to ...
bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-opinion-biden-accomplishment-data/
Dollar Tree closing 600 Family Dollar stores across the US: Shoplifting and inflation have taken a toll on the once ubiquitous dollar stores
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/dollar-tree-closing-family-dollar-stores-b2518428.html
Kroger union workers in West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio to vote on potential strike
wvgazettemail.com/business/kroger-union-workers-in-west-virginia-kentucky-ohio-to-vote-on-potential-strike/article_71c38c00-b7eb-58ed-bd7f-438d86410d51.html
USA: Economy is booming, people complain - how can that be?: The USA is experiencing a fairytale disinflation and a job miracle like no other in decades ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/usa-wirtschaft-boomt-menschen-klagen-wie-kann-das-sein-651501083628
Ravenswood Fish & Chips in Ipswich receives strike-off order: Ravenswood Fish & Chips in Ipswich is currently closed amidst a compulsory strike-off request from ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24004761.ravenswood-fish-chips-ipswich-receives-strike-off-order/
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Economy from above: This is how Warren Buffett's companies are transforming the “Coal State”
wiwo.de/technologie/wirtschaft-von-oben/wirtschaft-von-oben-237-west-virginia-so-transformieren-firmen-von-warren-buffett-den-coal-state/29500074.html
Customer touched by unexpected delivery on anniversary after wife's death: The team at Wiltshire Farm Foo wanted to plan something special and decided to ...
lancs.live/whats-on/shopping/blackburn-man-touched-unexpected-delivery-28239122
Lifelong Saddlers supporter gets heart-warming surprise from firm for his loyal decade-long custom
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2023/11/06/lifelong-saddlers-supporter-gets-heart-warming-surprise-from-food-firm-which-has-been-delivering-to-him-for-more-than-a-decade/
Meet the Detroit Free Press autos team covering the UAW strike: The people covering the UAW strike for the Detroit Free Press have years of experience covering ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/2023/10/20/uaw-strike-2023-journalists-detroit-free-press/71233713007/
Drivers are skipping car insurance after premiums increase: The number of households that have at least one uninsured vehicle increased to 5 ...
finance.yahoo.com/news/drivers-are-skipping-car-insurance-after-premiums-increase-123431329.html
More US law firms make four-day office work week mandatory: A push to bring more U.S. lawyers back to the office at least four days a week is spreading ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/more-us-law-firms-make-four-day-office-work-week-mandatory-2023-08-09/
America Needs a New Way to Measure Poverty: And what they reveal about alleviating poverty across the country
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/08/poverty-income-index-deep-disadvantage/674878/
America Needs a New Way to Measure Poverty: And what they reveal about alleviating poverty across the country
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/08/poverty-income-index-deep-disadvantage/674878/
Finance Minister Lindner (FDP): Germans work too little: Christian Lindner (FDP) says that the problem with the German economy is that too little work is being ...
focus.de/politik/deutschland/anderswo-wird-deutlich-mehr-gearbeitet-finanzminister-lindner-fdp-die-deutschen-arbeiten-zu-wenig_id_259868020.html
Markets pay it forward: cash payouts are popular - but a problem for traders: Many supermarkets and drugstores offer cash withdrawals as a service for their ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Bargeldauszahlung-ist-beliebt-aber-ein-Problem-fuer-Haendler-article24879587.html
PureGym launches site at Ravenswood Shopping Centre Ipswich: Three units at Ravenswood Shopping Centre in Ipswich, Suffolk, have been let to PureGym ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24261254.puregym-launches-site-ravenswood-shopping-centre-ipswich/
In the two months since steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs announced it was idling the tinplate mill here and laying off up to 900 workers ... Show more www.post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2024/04/17/weirton-steelworkers-tinplate-cleveland-cliffs-job-fair/stories/202404160104
Did you know nearly 1 in every 4 U.S. households has an airline credit card? But if the Durbin-Marshall credit card bill passes ... Show more #ProtectOurPoints www.airlines.org/protect-our-points/
Why Some US Counties Are More Vulnerable to Misinformation, Despair: Factors like high unemployment, limited educational opportunity and the absence of local ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/why-some-us-counties-are-more-vulnerable-to-misinformation-despair
WV gubernatorial campaigns approach $7.5M in funds raised, with Morrisey leading the pack
wvgazettemail.com/news/politics/wv-gubernatorial-campaigns-approach-7-5m-in-funds-raised-with-morrisey-leading-the-pack/article_484ccc0f-605e-5a2a-b1cf-ab67766a24ea.html
'Push it' season arrived for Spiders, pushing for third straight FCS playoff appearance
richmond.com/sports/college/schools/university-richmond/university-of-richmond-nick-degennaro-fcs-playoffs/article_2dfb2868-fb23-11ee-9699-e377aa1f9b31.html
The US just beat its goal to permit 25 GW of clean energy by 2025: The US Department of the Interior has now permitted more than 25 GW of clean energy projects – ...
electrek.co/2024/04/11/the-us-just-beat-its-goal-to-permit-25-gw-of-clean-energy-by-2025/
Spring break for bankers: Your VIP pass to the world’s most influential gatherings
politico.eu/newsletter/global-playbook/spring-break-for-bankers/
Pizza chain closes 26 stores in the past month : The list includes five units in California, three in Chicago and three in the Washington, D.C. area.
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/pizza-chain-closes-26-stores-in-the-past-month.html
Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/isfahan-iran-explosion-intl-hnk/
Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular: The Germans have more money in their pockets again. The reason for this is higher interest ...
t-online.de/finanzen/aktuelles/id_100388504/bargeld-vermoegen-der-deutschen-auf-rekordwert-auch-tagesgeld-beliebt.html
Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
- German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.
- Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.
- Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.
- Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/iran-israel-attack-live-updates-rcna148496
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
🔊 An Israeli strike on Gaza's largest IVF clinic destroyed more than 4,000 frozen embryos and killed the dreams of Gazan families ... Show more reut.rs/4av9paV
America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world: The high and rising level of US government debt risks driving up borrowing costs around ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/economy/america-debt-interest-rates/
Quick Glance: IMF Warns of Fiscal Deficits in US and China
- The IMF has warned the US that its massive fiscal deficits have stoked inflation and pose “significant risks” for the global economy.
- Concerns were also raised about Chinese government debt, with the country projected to have a deficit of 7.6 per cent in 2025, more than double the average for other emerging markets.
- In addition to the US and China, the fund named two more countries that “critically need to take policy action to address fundamental imbalances between spending and revenues”.
- The IMF noted that “large and sudden increases” in US borrowing costs typically lead to surges in government bond yields globally and exchange rate turbulence in emerging markets and developing economies.
Inflation in U.K. Slows to 3.2%, Lowest in More Than 2 Years: As the economy cools, pressure is building on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/business/uk-inflation-economy-interest-rates.html
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year: Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/mortgage-rates.html
Quick Glance: Homeowners Face Prolonged High Mortgage Rates Amid Market Challenges
- Currently, mortgage rates can be above 4 percent. An anticipated rate decrease is now expected by the end of next year.
- Observers noted a trend of homeowners transitioning to fixed mortgage rates due to a high interest rate environment.
- Real estate agents highlighted challenges in finding tenants with an oversupply of apartments in the market.
- Analysts suggested that homeowners may need to endure longer periods of high mortgage rates before seeing significant declines.
Netflix to stop reporting subscriber tally as streaming wars cool: Netflix on Thursday unexpectedly announced that it will stop reporting subscriber numbers each ...
reuters.com/technology/netflix-crushes-subscriber-forecasts-second-straight-quarter-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/if-the-reserve-bank-were-a-football-coach-it-would-have-been-sacked-eons-ago-20240418-p5fkv9.html
Secretary General urges NATO members to send weapons to Ukraine instead of spending 2% of GDP on defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451676/
Quick Glance: NATO Urges Allies to Provide Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
- Beijing is informed by China's president that it is not considered a security threat, as conveyed to the German chancellor.
- Zelenskyy and his followers advocate for equal treatment: What is feasible for Israel should also apply to Ukraine.
- The recent investigation by Brussels into Chinese wind turbines coincides with the increasing dominance of Beijing in the global market for solar panels.
- An examination will be conducted into the impact of Chinese state subsidies on wind turbine operations in Spain, Greece, France, Romania, and Bulgaria.
Should you wait for interest rate cuts to buy a house?: Once interest rates fall, property prices would likely go up, but buyers could borrow more money ...
smh.com.au/property/news/should-you-wait-for-interest-rate-cuts-to-buy-a-house-20240418-p5fkv8.html
Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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“It wasn’t even a takeaway cup. It was a ceramic cup.”
Stock market today: Stocks slide for the 5th straight session: The S&P 500 hit its worst losing streak since last October as investors recalibrate amid forecasts ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-news-fifth-loss-fed-speakers-rate-cuts-delay-2024-4
IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797681
The LASSIE project is preparing for a time when people and robots explore space together.
Learn more about how the #space economy can improve life on #Earth ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/space-economy-technology-invest-rocket-opportunity/
Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
cnn.com/2024/04/17/europe/russia-strike-chernihiv-ukraine-air-defense-intl/
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
“Are you awake, my dear?”
A Palestinian mother bids farewell to her only son, Yusuf, whom she gave birth to following 20 years of attempts to conceive ... Show more
Trump Media tells shareholders how to block their DJT stock being loaned to short sellers
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/trump-media-tells-djt-shareholders-how-to-block-short-sellers.html
Israel should not rush to strike back at Iran: Instead it should try a novel response to Iran’s missile attack: restraint
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/israel-should-not-rush-to-strike-back-at-iran
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran Over Israel Drone Barrage: The Biden administration imposed fresh sanctions on Iran over its April 13 strike on Israel ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/us-imposes-fresh-sanctions-on-iran-over-israel-drone-barrage
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Did you know that 10 million #SocialEnterprises worldwide generate $2 trillion in annual revenue and create over 200 million jobs?
The State of Social Enterprise report ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi #Alliance4SE #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation
Scotland cerebral palsy football team wins World Championships: Captain Matthew Wynne scored twice as Northern Ireland were defeated in the final.
news.stv.tv/sport/scotland-cerebral-palsy-football-team-wins-world-championships
Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
A large explosion hits Chernihiv, Ukraine, as people attempt to duck for cover from the strike at a bus stop. The Russian missile attack killed at least 13 ... Show more #UkraineRussiawar #UkraineRussia #Ukraine #explosion #war #Reuters #news
'Sesame Street' writers authorize a strike if they don't reach a contract by Friday
npr.org/2024/04/18/1245494600/sesame-street-writers-strike
🔊 What you need to know today:
- Gaza IVF embryos destroyed by Israeli strike- German lawmaker on trial after using Nazi salutes
- Coral reefs under stress ... Show more www.reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-gazans-shattered-ivf-dreams-nazi-slogan-coral-reef-stress-2024-04-18/
US says Iran readying 100 cruise missiles for possible Israel strikes: reports: The US has responded to the threat by moving warships, including the aircraft ...
businessinsider.com/us-iran-readying-cruise-missiles-possible-strike-on-israel-reports-2024-4
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-18-2024/
#BREAKING | #Israeli missiles targeted a site in #Iran following recent Iranian drone and missile attacks, believed to be in retaliation for a suspected Israeli ... Show more #Syria www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/israel-iran-tensions-news-gaza-war-isfahan-missile-strike-on-iranian-site-in-drone-strike-april-19-2024-latest-updates-101713494410138.html
Russian Missile Strikes North of Kyiv Kill at Least 14, Ukraine Says: President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll might rise and blamed lack of air defenses ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/europe/ukraine-chernihiv-strike.html
Is it the right time to buy gold or wait as prices continue to soar: Is it the right time to buy gold as prices spiral?
timesofoman.com/article/144450-is-it-the-right-time-to-buy-gold-or-wait-as-prices-continue-to-soar
The World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development will take place 28-29 April 2024 ... Show more #SpecialMeeting24 www.weforum.org/events/special-meeting-on-global-collaboration-growth-and-energy-for-development-2024/
Our immune systems develop in response to our #environment - climate change is damaging both it and us.
Learn more in our report ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/quantifying-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-human-health/ #climatechange #immunesystem #health
Heineken Ireland is latest to hike price of pint from June: Heineken Ireland has announced that the price of its draught products will increase from June 4.
independent.ie/business/irish/heineken-ireland-is-latest-to-hike-price-of-pint-from-june/a1053458282.html
America’s interest rates are unlikely to fall this year: That will squeeze financial markets and the world economy
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/17/americas-interest-rates-are-unlikely-to-fall-this-year
At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s Al-Maghazi refugee camp
cnn.com/2024/04/16/middleeast/maghazi-refugee-camp-strike-gaza-intl-latam/
Why is the economy so strong? New hires are spending more and upgrading their lifestyles
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/18/strong-job-growth-bolsters-spending/73351285007/
Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer: Tesla has delivered its Tesla Semi, an electric semi truck, to a new customer for a ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/tesla-semi-pushed-well-beyond-expectations-new-customer/
How to have a good time with Fallout 76 in 2024 (or technically speaking, the year 2105)
pcgamer.com/games/mmo/fallout-76-2024-guide-how-to-have-fun/
'5,000 lives in one shell': Israel destroys Gaza's IVF embryos in strike
trtworld.com/middle-east/5000-lives-in-one-shell-israel-destroys-gazas-ivf-embryos-in-strike-17822038
Zelenskyy confirms Ukrainian Armed Forces strike on Dzhankoi airfield: In his evening address, Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed the strike by ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451724/
Africa is warming faster than the rest of the planet.
Learn more about the action needed to combat climate change from our report ... Show more www.weforum.org/publications/the-state-of-climate-action-major-course-correction-needed-from-1-5-to-7-annual-emissions/ #africa #climatechange #drought
At least 11 children were killed in an Israeli strike on central Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp on Tuesday, Al Jazeera correspondent Hani Mahmoud reported ... Show more
Noisy Starbucks? Coffee chain unveils plans to dim cacophony in some stores: Starbucks is working to reduce noise inside its stores by adding acoustic dampening ...
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/16/starbucks-quieter-inside-noise-reduction-foams/73347021007/
Trump's plan to fix inflation is to drill more oil, but Biden's already doing that, so what now? John Leguizamo
The UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance explains how to tackle this growing crisis.
Learn more about antimicrobial resistance in this episode of ... Show more www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos/episodes/amr/
Gazette-Mail editorial: Faculty exodus at WVU law school troubling: West Virginia University’s “academic transformation,” which led to multiple program cuts and ...
wvgazettemail.com/opinion/editorial/gazette-mail-editorial-faculty-exodus-at-wvu-law-school-troubling/article_01e6a7d7-fab2-5ff0-b46b-6c2587f78bcd.html
Kampala traders strike enters day two
Kampala traders are continuing their sit-down strike, which began yesterday, to protest @URAuganda's Electronic Fiscal ... Show more #MonitorUpdates
Self belief: I always knew I was built to be an entrepreneur : Eutycus Mwenda is the founder of Milestones Supplies, a fuel depot in Meru town.
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/mynetwork/self-belief-i-always-knew-i-was-built-to-be-an-entrepreneur--4593622
Estonian Foreign Ministry on Russian strike on Chernihiv: This wouldn't have happened if Ukraine had everything they asked to protect their skies
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451645/
UAE: Remote work extended for govt employees until Friday - News | Khaleej Times: This directive has been issued after taking the current country-wide ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-remote-work-extended-for-govt-employees-until-friday
WTAE-TV sports reporter Emily Giangreco leaving TV news — but not Pittsburgh: The WVU graduate recently announced what may be the end of her nine-year TV news ...
post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2024/04/18/wtae-tv-sports-reporter-emily-giangreco-leaving/stories/202404180118
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Fallout 76 has a new region to explore on the PTS: The new Skyline Valley region is now available to play on the Fallout 76 PTS on Steam ...
pcgamesn.com/fallout-76/skyline-valley-pts
#VantageOnFirstpost : While Iran has no friends remaining in the Western world, it has cultivated close ties with countries like Russia and China ... Show more
UAE rains: Private sector firms urged to allow flexible work patterns for employees on Day 3 - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-private-sector-firms-urged-to-allow-employees-to-work-from-home
Here’s why Gen Z actually likes going to the office more than their older colleagues
fortune.com/2024/04/15/why-gen-z-likes-office-hybrid-work-more-than-millennials-boomers/
Paid articlePaid Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel will strike anyone who tries to fight it “anywhere they are” following Iran’s retaliatory attack ... Show more
US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
ft.com/content/3b819571-662d-4185-9ca5-c7e682b55700
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
Brazil seeks to weaken fiscal targets it set only a year ago: Leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants greater flexibility on budget surplus ...
ft.com/content/14e6a4d4-8be7-46cf-bb51-8445b0e85dc1
Quick Glance: Brazil Moves to Relax Fiscal Targets Set a Year Ago
- The leftist administration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wants more flexibility on budget surplus goals
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s government is seeking to loosen its own budget targets as investor concerns rise about the risk of fiscal slippage in Latin America’s largest economy
- Ministers intend to balance the budget next year, replacing the previous goal for income to exceed outgoings by 0.5 per cent of gross domestic product
- Analysts warn that the current deficit targets are unrealistic and likely to be tweaked, prompting investors to express concerns about Brazil’s economic approach under Lula
Jay Powell says US inflation ‘taking longer than expected’ to hit target: Comments from Federal Reserve chair come amid mounting doubts about pace of interest ...
ft.com/content/3d0ddbe1-4637-4262-ba40-934015606166
2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-commander-killed-in-idf-strike-as-attack-drones-injure-3-in-northern-israel/
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
- British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow
- Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran
- US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources
- Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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