Andrew Flintoff departs role as England Lions head coach Flintoff was set to miss part of the team’s winter tour of South Africa due to a Big Bash League coaching role. The Independent UK · Aug 7
Dollar Slides on Stock Strength and Weakness in US Economic Reports The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.20% today. The dollar is falling today as stock strength has reduced demand for liquidity in the dollar. Also, today’s weaker-than-expected reports on July ADP employment and July ISM services were bearish for the dollar. Losses in the dollar are limited on... Barchart · Aug 5
Clicky Ponting, viral catches, and the strange new era of amateur cricket streams Livestreaming services such as FrogBox give grassroots players their big moments for posterity, but Saltburn saga shows how digital age brings tricky double edge The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Ireland risk ECB ire by agreeing to play five matches against Afghanistan Ireland’s decision to stage a full one-day international series for their men’s team against Afghanistan this summer could cost them lucrative future fixtures against England The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Ben Stokes’s coaching ambition highlights a major problem with English cricket The former England captain hopes to coach the Test team once his playing days are over but he will find the opportunities to do so are limited The Independent UK · Aug 4
Global Market: Euro zone bond yields decline as falling oil prices boost market sentiment Euro zone government bond yields declined after oil prices retreated on hopes of easing Middle East tensions, reducing inflation concerns and prompting markets to pare expectations for further ECB rate hikes. Investors also tracked diplomatic developments involving the U.S., Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. The Economic Times · Aug 3
Callas, Beethoven, bee-eaters or storks: competition seeks to redesign euro notes The EU is using a currency revamp as an opportunity to be less neutral and try some finely balanced identity-building The Guardian - UK · Aug 2
ECB official warns climate crisis poses growing threat to ‘core financial stability’ Exclusive: As wildfires rage across Europe, Frank Elderson tells the Guardian nature loss poses a growing risk to the global economy The Guardian - UK · Aug 1
Dollar Finds Support on Higher T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.04% on Friday. The dollar recovered from a 6-week low on Friday and posted modest gains as higher T-note yields strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar also found support on stronger-than-expected US economic news, including the Q2 employment cost index, the... Barchart · Jul 31
Dollar Gains on Strength in US Economic Reports and Hawkish Logan The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.46% today. The dollar is moving higher today, rebounding from Thursday's 6-week low. Higher T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. T-note yields rose today on stronger-than-expected US economic news, including the Q2 employment cost index, the Jul MNI... Barchart · Jul 31
Cricket regulator charges Middlesex with misconduct for third time in four years Middlesex have been charged with misconduct for the third time in four years and face further off-field disruption The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
England and Stephen Fleming is a marriage of convenience – but it might just work ENGLAND CRICKET: Fleming, despite a complete lack of red-ball coaching experience, has been the man selected to steady the England Test ship after the messy departure of fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum, writes Harry Latham-Coyle, and while his task is big, he may have the tools to succeed The Independent UK · Jul 30
Stephen Fleming set to become England’s new Test coach Fleming has reportedly moved to the forefront of consideration after a series of interviews The Independent UK · Jul 29
Stephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach after impressing ECB Stephen Fleming is to be England’s new Test coach, but he will probably not start until the South Africa tour in December The Guardian - UK · Jul 29
Ballotpedia · Jul 29 California proposes narrowing Scope 3 emissions reporting In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29 Justin Langer has not heard from ECB about England job but could be tempted Justin Langer also expressed scepticism over whether a new red-ball coach operating alongside the white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, would work
The Economic Times · Jul 28 Global Market: ECB may need more rate hikes to curb inflation risks, says Kazimir Slovak central bank governor Peter Kazimir warned that the European Central Bank may need to raise interest rates at least once more to control inflation. He stressed that geopolitical risks and rising energy costs could force the ECB into further monetary tightening beyond current market expectations ahead of September.
Barchart · Jul 27 Stocks Settle Mixed as AI Angst Offsets Easing Geopolitical Tensions The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.32%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jul 27 Dollar Gains on US Economic Strength The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.06% on Monday. The dollar found support from Monday's US economic news, which showed that new capital goods nondefense, ex-aircraft and parts orders rose more than expected, a sign of economic strength. Some safe-haven demand also supports the dollar as President Trump has...
Barchart · Jul 27 Stocks Fall from Early Highs as Chipmakers Retreat The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.46%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.11%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jul 27 Dollar Pressured by Weakness in Crude Oil The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.02% today. The dollar index is under slight pressure as an easing of tensions in the Middle East has curbed safe-haven demand for the currency after the US and Iran held off attacks on one another for a third straight day. Also,...
Barchart · Jul 27 Stocks Rally as Middle East Tensions Ease The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.56%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.65%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jul 24 Chip Stock Sell-off Puts Downward Pressure on Broader Market The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday fell -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell -1.27%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.08%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26 ) fell...
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24 Presence of Brendon McCullum affecting England’s hunt for a new Test coach The hunt for the next coach of the England men’s Test team is being complicated by the need for the new appointee to work alongside the man he would be replacing, Brendon McCullum
Barchart · Jul 24 Weak Chip Stocks Put Downward Pressure on Broader Market The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.17%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.10%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...