UK interest rate cut may not be enough to improve voters’ dim view of the government Bank’s move appears to go against the theory that rate cuts will lead to rising inflation and higher wage demands The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2025
Running Out of Money in Retirement: Nine Steps to Help Reduce the Risk Quit worrying about money and enjoy a carefree retirement. Sounds good, right? Well, if you follow these nine steps from a financial adviser, you could be on your way to that goal. Kiplinger · May 11, 2025
'Treasure Hunt': Tourists Boost Sales At Japan's Don Quijote Stores Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home. International Business Times · May 11, 2025
MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/05 - 05/09 Equities turned bullish this week on renewed hopes for progress in trade deals; next week's inflation readings could be a market mover MarketBeat · May 10, 2025
Stocks Close Slightly Lower Ahead of US-China Trade Talks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.01%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · May 9, 2025
Dollar Edges Lowers Before US-China Trade Talks The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell from a 4-week high and finished down by -0.29%. Long liquidation pressures weighed on the dollar ahead of this weekend's US-China trade talks in Switzerland. Losses in the dollar accelerated Friday after New York Fed President Williams said he expects economic growth in... Barchart · May 9, 2025
Federal Reserve official sees signs of slowing economy but not ready to cut rates A top Federal Reserve official said Friday that massive uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs has caused some businesses to cut back on hiring and spending, threatening to slow the economy, but he added that it’s not yet clear whether the central bank should cut its key interest rate The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Stocks Turn Mixed on Caution Ahead of US-China Trade Talks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.15%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.12%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · May 9, 2025
Dollar Slips Ahead of US-China Trade Talks The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 4-week high and is down by -0.39%. Long liquidation pressures are weighing on the dollar ahead of this weekend's US-China trade talks in Switzerland. Also, today's rally in stocks has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated... Barchart · May 9, 2025
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10 Medicare Changes to Watch in 2026 Understanding the changes happening to Medicare in 2026 will help you work out whether original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan is best for you. Kiplinger · May 8, 2025
Trump and Starmer put lipstick on a pig of a trade deal ANALYSIS : With a recession looming, imports flagging and inflation knocking at the door, Trump needs more than one deal to reverse the damage done by ‘Liberation Day’, Richard Hall writes. The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
Jerome Powell says the Fed can afford to wait and see before cutting rates. Other economists aren’t so sure A data-dependent approach might leave the central bank playing catch-up. Fortune · May 8, 2025
Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean? Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Evening Standard · May 8, 2025 Bank of England cuts rates as governor welcomes UK-US trade deal Interest rates were cut from 4.5% to their lowest level since May 2023, in their fourth reduction over the past year.
The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025 Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest level since May 2023 THE Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25 per cent after a slowdown in inflation, as the central bank’s chief welcomed an expected…
Evening Standard · May 8, 2025 Bank cuts interest rates to 4.25% as tariff tensions dampen growth The central bank cut the UK’s base interest rate following a slowdown in inflation in recent months.
Barchart · May 8, 2025 Stocks Soar Before the Open as Trump Announces Trade Deal with Britain June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +1.06%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.35% this morning as sentiment got a boost after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has reached a trade agreement with the U.K.
The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025 Domestic economic woes will wreck Reeves’ budget plans, says thinktank The forecast said low growth would place the Bank of England in difficult position ahead of next interest rate decision
Euronews · May 8, 2025 Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of both higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen, an unusual combination that puts the central bank in a difficult spot.
Salon · May 7, 2025 Powell warns of tariff consequences The Fed chair noted that Trump's upcoming tariffs could lead to inflation and increased unemployment
Fortune · May 7, 2025 Fed might have to pick between solving unemployment or inflation Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank hasn’t faced such a scenario in a “long time.”
Barchart · May 7, 2025 Stocks Finish Higher as Chip Stocks Rally The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.39%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +0.36%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Fortune · May 7, 2025 Stocks close slightly higher as Fed stands pat on rates, warns of stagflation risks The Federal Open Market Committee said it "judges that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen."
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025 US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.