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US adds 236,000 jobs in March as labor market weakens

March saw fewer jobs added to economy compared with February as effects of Fed’s interest rate increases are felt

The Guardian - US

The job market is cooling as higher interest rates and a slowing economy take a toll

U.S. employers added 236,000 jobs in March as hiring slowed from the previous month. Unemployment dipped to 3.5%, from 3.6% in February.

WEKU

Gloomy global economy forecasted ahead of budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is warning of economic uncertainty with spiking global inflation and interest rates spurred by war in Ukraine ahead of the May budget.

AAP

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Information disclosure is the key

Investment this year is fraught with risks. A number of factors, including rising interest rates, high inflation, an economic slowdown and most recently the banking crisis in the US and Europe, have influenced investment sentiment in stock markets since the beginning of 2023.

Bangkok Post

The economy has a ‘throat ache’ that ‘could get worse before it gets better,’ top economist warns

EY-Parthenon’s Gregory Daco is worried about a recession amid stubborn inflation, rising interest rates, and the banking crisis.

Fortune

IMF chief calls on central banks to continue inflation fight

Washington (AFP) - Central banks around the world should keep battling inflation by hiking interest rates despite ongoing concerns about financial stability, the head of the International Monetary Fund told AFP on Thursday.

AFP

Global economy heading for weakest growth since 1990, says IMF boss

Kristalina Georgieva says slowdown last year after Covid pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine could persist for five years

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Avoid These 3 Financial Stocks like the Plague

Rising interest rates usually benefit companies in the financial sector. However, not every financial stock can capitalize on the current interest rate environment. Also, given the financial sector crisis, it could be wise to avoid financial stocks BRP Group (BRP), Marathon Digital (MARA), and Digital World Acquisition (DWAC). Keep reading.

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2023 second-quarter housing trends: Uncertainty prevails

The first three months of 2023 are in the books, and the quarter generated concern among real estate gurus. Understandably so, given the combination of rising mortgage interest rates, declining home sales and ongoing inventory and affordability issues.

Tribune News Service

Rising interest rates have put some borrowers in trouble, but the RBA says the banks will be fine

A significant group of borrowers are at serious risk of default, but Australian banks will be able to comfortably survive any losses, argues the Reserve Bank.

ABC News

Mexican standoff: The untold story of Adrian Orr's war against inflation

Mexican standoff: Desperate to hold onto their lending share in a declining property market, banks have ignored Reserve Bank pressure to raise mortgage interest rates. But the standoff must end. Brokers reckon the first of the banks will blink next week. You can see the whites of their eyes, writes Jonathan Milne.

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SPAC king Chamath Palihapitiya: end of ZIRP era spells doom for unprofitable startups

The billionaire venture capitalist has a harsh message for unprofitable startups: 'the mathematical truth of high interest rates is that it renders your company valueless.’

Fortune

The RBA’s rate pause is prudent – there’s still a lot of rises yet to hit the economy

With mortgage holders yet to feel the full impact of the cash rate rises, the Reserve Bank’s current wait-and-see approach makes sense

The Guardian - AU

Why you should care about bumper bank profits

The Bank of England has raised interest rates 11 times since December 2021 but, while this may boost bank profits, it is less likely to boost many people’s bank balances.

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Are These Stocks Worth the Earnings Hype?

Following three weeks of banking turmoil, anxiety over still-elevated inflation, and rising interest rates, investors turn back their focus to corporate earnings reports and a series of economic data, including the payrolls report due this week. Let’s find out if stocks Nurix Technologies (NRIX), Genius Brands (GNUS), and ClearSign Technologies…

The New Daily

RBA chief Philip Lowe uncertain on need for further rate hikes

Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe isn’t sure whether interest rates will need to rise again , but he certainly isn’t ruling out another hike.

AAP

High rates impacting less on shoppers: Scentre Group

Shopping centre operator Scentre Group has achieved bumper sales in 2023 despite high interest rates weighing down on customers.

The New Daily

RBA boss confirms rate hikes not necessarily over

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, but governor Philip Lowe says there's a good chance more interest rate hikes will be needed.

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Philip Lowe in spotlight after welcome cash rate call

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold but a public appearance from the bank's boss could shed some light on the likelihood of more hikes.

ABC News

Rio Tinto confirms stolen employee data posted on the dark web after GoAnywhere cyber hack, ASX finishes slightly higher — as it happened

Rio Tinto has confirmed that employee data stolen in last month's cyber hack has been posted on the dark web by a cybercriminal group. Look back on the day's market and business news with our blog.

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Reserve Bank interest rate pause welcomed by mortgage borrowers as Lifeline prepares to meet with governor Philip Lowe

After 10 consecutive rises, the Reserve Bank has pumped the brakes on interest rates — much to the relief of mortgage borrowers and Lifeline, which has seen more first-time home owners suffering financial distress.

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss pension episode flags risk of further financial crises, says IMF

Report calls for tighter regulation of non-banks as comfortable decade of low interest rates comes to an end

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Earnings Roll Call! Stocks EVERY Investor Is Watching This Wednesday, and Why You Should Avoid Them

The upcoming earnings season could be highly volatile in the face of uncertain macroeconomic conditions, including high inflation, rising interest rates, recent bank failures, and growing recessionary risks. Amid this backdrop, it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak stocks TuSimple Holdings (TSP), Ra Medical (RMED), and Agrify (AGFY), which…

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England ‘may need to cut interest rates earlier and faster’

MPC member Silvana Tenreyro expects such a move ‘to avoid significant inflation undershoot’

The New Daily

‘Pause doesn’t mean peak’: The RBA has stopped hiking rates – but will the mortgage reprieve last?

Millions of Australian homeowners were spared another increase in their mortgage bills on Tuesday when the RBA paused interest rates.

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