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The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

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Fortune

Bank of England interest rate rise: why this could be the last increase for a while

The Bank of England has increased its benchmark interest rate to 4.5% – the seventh rise since May 2022, when the base rate was just 1%. It is now at the highest level since 2008.

The Conversation

US wholesale price data for April points to easing inflation pressures

Wholesale prices in the United States decelerated last month, the latest sign that inflationary pressures may be easing more than a year after the Federal Reserve unleashed an aggressive campaign of steadily higher interest rates

The Independent UK

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Too Small to Succeed Is the Problem Facing Regional Banks

Recent turmoil centers on institutions—a notch or two down from the Wall Street giants—that are crucial funding sources for local businesses.

Businessweek

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed in choppy trading after US inflation report

Asian shares were mixed in choppy trading Thursday after a report showed evidence that inflation in the United States is cooling, even if it remains too high

The Independent UK

The Debt Ceiling Fight Is a Reminder of America's Dire Fiscal Future

The longer we wait to address our debt, the more painful it will be.

Reason

Moderation in U.S. Consumer Prices Boost Stocks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.45%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.11%. Stock indexes Wednesday settled mixed, with the S&P 500...

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Fed's Barkin: Inflation still 'stubbornly high' and isn't easing fast enough toward 2% target

Inflation remains “stubbornly high” and is no longer making much progress toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, a top Fed official said Wednesday, hours after price data for April were released

The Independent UK

Stock Market Today: Stocks Lose Steam After CPI Report

Stocks wavered after the April CPI report supported the case for the Fed to stop raising rates – but not cut them.

Kiplinger

Dollar Slips on a Dovish U.S. CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.14%. The dollar on Wednesday fell moderately as the weaker-than-expected U.S. Apr CPI report knocked T-note yields lower and fueled speculation the Fed may be done with its rate-hike campaign. Also, strength in EUR/USD weighed on the dollar as the euro...

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2 Tech Stocks on the Verge of a Major Breakthrough

Despite a turbulent macroeconomic landscape, the dynamics of the technology sector keep it well poised to rake in long-term gains. Therefore, investors could look to invest in fundamentally strong tech stocks Information Services Group (III) and RADCOM (RDCM). Keep reading.

StockNews.com

April CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation

A lower-than-expected CPI report helps the case for the Fed to pause in its campaign of rate hikes.

Kiplinger

3 Best Recession-Proof Stocks to Own

Amid fears of recession soaring, investors are loading up defensive stocks to safeguard their portfolios. Gold, often touted as a ‘safe-haven’ asset during uncertain times, could be a wise choice now, and hence, fundamentally strong gold stocks Gold Fields (GFI), Alamos Gold (AGI), and DRDGOLD (DRD) could be solid portfolio…

StockNews.com

Favorable CPI Report Sparks a Rally in Technology Stocks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.99%. U.S. stocks this morning are mixed, with the S&P...

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The Times of India

US inflation shows signs of moderating, giving Federal Reserve room to pause

WASHINGTON: US inflation showed signs of moderating in April, giving the Federal Reserve room to pause interest-rate increases soon.

Bangkok Post

US inflation down only marginally

WASHINGTON: Consumer inflation in the United States nudged down only slightly in April, the Labor Department said on Wednesday, despite strong efforts to cool the economy and rein in price increases.

StockNews.com

What Are the 3 Best Gold Stocks to Buy Now?

Gold is usually seen as a safe-haven asset during troubled times. With rising concerns of a recession later this year, it could be wise to buy gold mining stocks B2Gold (BTG), Centamin (CELTF), and Dundee Precious Metals (DPMLF) to protect one’s portfolio against economic uncertainty and market volatility. Read more….

WEKU

Inflation stayed high last month, compounding the challenges facing the U.S. economy

Consumer prices in April were 4.9% higher than a year ago, according to the Labor Department. Prices rose 0.4% between March and April.

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Evening Standard

Federal Reserve’s strategy ‘appears to be working’ as US inflation dips to 4.9%

Inflation in the US came in slightly below expectations at 4.9% in April, offering a boost to investors’ views that the Federal Reserve is close to its goal of bringing prices under control, and may safely pause its cycle of rate hikes.

The Guardian - US

US inflation beat forecasts in April but remained high at 4.9%

Annual rate has fallen sharply since hitting 40-year high last June but prices are still rising at a rate over twice the Fed’s target

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Stock Index Futures Move Lower Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data, Debt Ceiling Worries Weigh

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are down -0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are down -0.23% this morning as investors looked ahead to a crucial U.S. inflation report that could provide fresh clues on the future of the Fed’s monetary policy.

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Stock Index Futures Move Lower Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

The Guardian - UK

John Lewis boss Sharon White wins staff confidence vote; US inflation slows to 4.9% – as it happened

Staff criticise retail performance, as John Lewis boss pledges group will always remain employee-owned

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asia dips ahead of US inflation report

Asian shares are declining in muted trading as investors await an upcoming report on U.S. inflation, an important indicator for where interest rates and global growth might go in the coming months

The Independent UK

Americans likely saw little relief from inflation in April

After steadily declining for nearly a year, consumer price data to be released Wednesday will likely show that U.S. inflation remained stubbornly high in April, a sign that it might be entering a newer, stickier phase

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