By staying on the Fed's board, Jerome Powell could be doing incoming Chairman Kevin Warsh a huge favor Powell will still be around to be Trump’s punching bag and take at least some of the flak for Warsh. Fortune · May 1
Trump approval rating so low on inflation he ‘broke the scale,’ pollster says President’s numbers remain dismally low, sparking concerns about whether Republicans will lose the House of Representatives in November The Independent UK · May 1
Dollar Falls on Lower Crude Prices and a Weak ISM Report The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.33%. The dollar added to Thursday's sharp losses today, falling to a 2-week low. The strength in other G-10 currencies is weighing on the dollar today, with the euro climbing to a 1.5-week high and the yen jumping to a 2-month... Barchart · May 1
Stocks Supported by Apple’s Earnings and Weaker Crude Prices The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.55%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.58%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · May 1
The Real Greek owner poised to call in administrators for Mediterranean chain The chain’s Japanese owner said higher inflation and rising workforce costs were partly to blame for recent trading woes. Evening Standard · May 1
Consumer Reports Reveals the Most and Least Expensive Supermarkets Finding the perfect balance between high-quality produce and affordable prices is a constant struggle for shoppers. Every retail brand claims to offer the best possible value to attract your household’s grocery budget. Determining which stores actually deliver on those financial promises requires objective and rigorous data analysis. A trusted consumer… Grocery Coupon Guide · May 1
View from The Hill: Albanese sensitive on one tax reform that won’t be in the budget With all the talk about the May 12 budget containing significant tax reform, Anthony Albanese sounded very sensitive when confronted about one big reform his government won’t be making. The Conversation · May 1
Analyzing How Grocery Prices Have Changed Since 2025 Economic policies and global trade agreements deeply influence the final number printed on your grocery receipt. Shoppers are highly sensitive to price fluctuations whenever a new administration alters the national economic strategy. Understanding the recent shifts in the retail market helps families adapt their budgeting strategies for the year. The… Grocery Coupon Guide · May 1
What the Fed's Rate Pause Really Means for Your Money The Federal Reserve isn't cutting rates any time soon. While this benefits savers, learn how it impacts you when you need to borrow money. Kiplinger · May 1
UK factory production rebounds but firms report more delays and inflation Supplier delays and related shortages led to a further ‘steep acceleration’ in price inflation for firms. Evening Standard · May 1
NatWest faces £140m hit from Iran war as UK growth slows and inflation rises Profits ahead of expectations but almost half of £283m impairment charge follows forecast reassessment The Guardian - UK · May 1
French unions rally on Labour Day to defend paid holiday rights French unions are mobilising for Labour Day on Friday, defending the status of 1 May as a paid day off, as the government pushes to allow some businesses to open. The battle comes as inflation and fuel costs stoke calls for salary increases. Radio France Internationale · May 1
Tony Blair’s thinktank urges Labour to scrap ‘unaffordable’ pension triple lock State pension was ‘built for a different era’, says former PM’s organisation amid pressure on government finances The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Rally to Record Highs on Earnings Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.01%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 30
Barchart · Apr 30 Dollar Weakens as Japan Intervenes in Forex Market to Support the Yen The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday tumbled to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.95%. Thursday’s +2% rally in the yen weighed on the dollar after the Nikkei reported that the Japanese government and the BOJ conducted yen-buying operations. Earlier on Thursday, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned...
International Business Times · Apr 30 Oil Shock From Iran Conflict Pushes Global Economy Toward Stagflation Risk: Analysis A sustained energy supply shock is reshaping global economic expectations, with analysts warning that inflationary pressure and slowing growth are increasingly moving in tandem across major economies.
Fortune · Apr 30 Your laundry bill is about to get more expensive—and Unilever says the Iran war is partly to blame “There will be frequent price increases, but in small doses,” Unilever CFO Srinivas Phatak told analysts on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Bulletin PM briefing: Terror attack suspect identified and new threat from Iran Golders Green terror attack suspect is identified. Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei sends ‘evil’ threat to US. Bank of England makes interest rate decision as inflation warning issued. Fourteen treated at Farringdon station after passengers report ‘chemical smell’. Trainee bus driver crashes into River Seine with passengers on board. Cut…
Evening Standard · Apr 30 Bank signals interest rates could rise as Iran war to push up cost of living The new outlook comes as interest rates were held at 3.75% on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Apr 30 Why did the Bank keep interest rates the same despite rising inflation? A large majority of policymakers opted to keep interest rates at 3.75% at the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday.
Barchart · Apr 30 Stocks Rally as Nasdaq 100 Posts a New Record High on Tech Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.17%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Apr 30 Dollar Falls as the Yen Rallies on Intervention Talk The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1-week low and is down by -0.67%. Today’s +2% rally in the yen is weighing on the dollar after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned that Japan is close to intervening in the forex market to support the yen. Also, lower...
International Business Times · Apr 30 U.S. Economy Expands By 2% In First Quarter But Iran War Muddies The Outlook The U.S. economy expanded by 2% in the first quarter of the year, rebounding after the last three months of last year's 0.5% increase.
Barchart · Apr 30 Stocks See Support from Lower Crude Prices, While Mega-Cap Tech Earnings are Mixed The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.18%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.11%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Grocery Coupon Guide · Apr 30 Tennessee Families Lose Out as 2026 Budget Excludes Grocery Tax Cuts Paying taxes on basic nutritional necessities places a heavy financial burden on working families struggling with inflation. Many states recently eliminated these specific retail taxes to provide immediate relief for their residents. Residents in the south eagerly awaited legislative action regarding their own state grocery tax this spring. Unfortunately, the…