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The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up, but layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits ticked up last week, but layoffs remain historically low in the face of lingering inflation and high interest rates

The Independent UK

The Illusion of Financial Privacy

Decades of legislation have chipped away at the financial privacy Americans believe they still have.

Reason

Cava’s CFO on how the fast-casual chain’s latest menu item helps with optimizing price points

Even with persistent inflation, customers have been resilient, according to Tricia Tolivar.

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Risk Mood Sours, U.S. GDP Data and Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.39%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.42% this morning as U.S. Treasury yields hovered near the highest levels of the year, weighing on the risk mood, while investors braced for a slew of U.S. economic data, remarks from…

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London homes for sale rebounds — so how much is the total value of housing for sale in the capital?

Zoopla reports that the total value of homes for sale in the capital is up 30 per cent in a year

Evening Standard

Global Stocks Sink On Rising Bond Yields Ahead Of Critical US Reports — A Typical Correction Or Something More Serious?

The critical driver behind rising bond yields worldwide is stubbornly high inflation, thanks to robust consumer spending in the world's largest economy and supply-side pressures. These pressures prevent central banks from easing monetary policy.

International Business Times

Stocks Retreat In Asia Amid Rising Bond Yields

Asian shares retreat as U.S. stocks decline on higher bond yields, impacting major markets. Concerns over global inflation and rising Treasury yields lead ...

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Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street's retreat

Shares have retreated in Asia after U.S. stocks fell under the weight of higher yields in the bond market

The Independent UK

Eurozone unemployment falls to record low; US GDP growth revised down – as it happened

BCC calls for improved relations with the EU to cut the costs for business, while sticky inflation worries markets

The Guardian - UK

Asian Markets Extend Losses With Wall St As Rate Hopes Dim

Asian markets fell Thursday, with traders tracking losses on Wall Street fuelled by concerns over rising Treasury yields and fading hopes for US interest rate cuts.

International Business Times

Brighter inflation outlook in NZ, despite fiscal gloom

New Zealand's Treasury believes inflation could be tamed within months in a surprisingly positive outlook published on budget day.

AAP

'How can you tell me it won't lead to stagflation?' Jamie Dimon says 'extraordinary' government spending has him bracing for high inflation and unemployment

"I look at the amount of fiscal and monetary stimulus that has taken place over the last five years—it has been so extraordinary, how can you tell me it won't lead to stagflation?"

Fortune

3 Dividend Stocks That Just Beat and Raised on Earnings

Amid economic uncertainty and sticky inflation, these three dividend-paying stocks have beaten Wall Street earnings forecasts and raised their guidance.

Barchart

Apollo's chief economist defies Fed’s hawkish pivot; no rate hikes this year despite ‘dramatic turnaround’

Yet Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari recently refused to rule out interest rate hikes.

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The Independent UK

Americans now get a quarter of their groceries from store brands as inflation eats into purchasing power

Store brands saw the biggest growth this year in deli, pet care and produce sales as Americans deal with rising prices

StockNews.com

Which Bank Stock Offers a Higher Yield: Bank of America (BAC) vs. Citigroup (C)

Despite challenges like high interest rates and inflation, the banking sector grows due to a strategic focus on deposit quality and promising global market expansion. Now, let's delve into the fundamental aspects of Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C) stocks to see which bank stock offers a higher yield.…

The Conversation

Does the state of the UK economy inspire confidence? An expert crunches the numbers

The most recent UK inflation figures, released towards the end of May 2024, saw a drop in the official rate of price rises to 2.3%, not that far off the Bank of England’s target level of 2%. Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the exchequer, said the figures were encouraging.

The Independent UK

Cleveland Fed names former Goldman Sachs executive Beth Hammack to succeed Mester as president

The Cleveland branch of the Federal Reserve says that Beth Hammack, an executive at investment bank Goldman Sachs, would be its next president effective Aug. 21

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The Guardian - AU

‘Sticky’ inflation is not falling – but it’s not rising, either. Why should that mean another RBA rate hike?

It’s worth remembering the RBA’s 2% to 3% inflation target is an arbitrary goal. Do we really need to hit households again with higher rates?

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Stock Index Futures Plunge as Bond Yields Climb on Rate Fears, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.53%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.58% this morning as U.S. Treasury yields continued to rise following weak debt auctions, resilient consumer confidence data, and hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official, while investors braced for key U.S.…

The Independent UK

Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pause

Hopes for interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve are steadily fading, with a stream of recent remarks by Fed officials underscoring their intention to keep borrowing costs high as long as needed to curb persistently elevated inflation

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Stock Index Futures Plunge as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are down -0.58%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are down -0.65% this morning as U.S. Treasury yields continued to rise following weak debt auctions and hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official, while investors braced for key U.S. inflation data later this…

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asian shares decline after a mixed post-holiday session on Wall Street

Shares have fallen across Asia after a mixed session on Wall Street

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Consumer Confidence Improves In May Due To Job Market

Consumer confidence in the US economy improves in May driven by positive job market outlook despite inflation concerns.

AAP

Inflation readout weighs heavily on Australian shares

The ASX200 finished down 1.3 per cent after official statistics revealed a slight uptick in annual inflation, reducing the odds of a rate cut in 2024.

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