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BlackRock’s bond guru Rick Rieder says the Fed’s favorite inflation firefighting strategy is failing—‘the private sector has become a creditor now’

“It’s ambiguous to me today, at best, whether a higher [interest] rate helps bring down inflation versus actually contributes to it,” Rick Rieder told Fortune.

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3 Retail Stocks to Avoid in May

Persistent inflation and high interest rates are significantly affecting consumer spending. Despite this, the retail industry is set for long-term profitability, driven by shifting consumer tastes, technological innovations, and e-commerce growth. Amid this, retail stocks Grocery Outlet (GO), Dollar Tree (DLTR), and Dollar General (DG) are best avoided now. Read…

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Goldman Sachs CEO Predicts No Fed Rate Cuts In 2021

Goldman Sachs CEO predicts no interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, offering insights into the Fed's potential actions and market implications.

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Influential survey offers hope Bank of England may cut interest rates in August

High services inflation has prevented the Bank of England from cutting rates so far, but it may finally be coming down

Evening Standard

Aust shares fall after hawkish Federal Reserve minutes

The ASX200 has dropped 0.5 per cent after US Federal Reserve minutes showed some officials were willing to raise interest rates.

AAP

Asian Shares Mixed After Fed Minutes, While Nvidia Provides Support

Asian markets diverged Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve's most recent policy meeting indicated officials would keep interest rates elevated for some time as they struggle to bring inflation down to target.

International Business Times

AI 'will not replace' journalists, VivaTech co-founder says

It’s often referred to as the biggest startup event in Europe. VivaTech opens its doors this Wednesday in Paris with 150,000 people in attendance, as well as 10,000 startups. The event takes place as signs are emerging that the French tech sector might be recovering from a period of cost-cutting…

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It's a good time to take stock of what you need in a bank, and consider if your bank is still working for you.

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UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest level in nearly 3 years but still above Bank of England's target

Inflation in the U.K. fell sharply to its lowest level in nearly three years in April on the back of big declines in domestic bills

The Independent UK

UK interest rate cut more likely in August as inflation falls less than expected to 2.3% in April

Getting inflation down to 2 per cent is a key target for the Bank of England

The Independent UK

Stocks Finish Higher Ahead of Nvidia’s Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.21%. US stock indexes closed moderately higher on Tuesday as they consolidated just below last...

Barchart

Dollar Gains as Fed Members Signal Patience on Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.09%. The dollar Tuesday finished slightly higher on comments from Fed Governor Waller and Atlanta Fed President Bostic, who said they favor waiting for inflation to decline before cutting interest rates. Gains in the dollar were contained on Tuesday due to lower...

Barchart

Stocks Waver as Fed Preaches Patience on Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.09%. US stock indexes today are mixed. Stocks are wavering today based on comments from...

Barchart

Dollar Slightly Higher on Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.08%. Weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also has support on comments from Fed Governor Waller and Atlanta Fed President Bostic, who said they favor waiting for inflation to decline before cutting interest...

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Stocks Mixed with Fed Speakers in Focus

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.26%. US stock indexes today are mixed. Hawkish comments today from Fed Governor Waller and...

The Independent UK

UK inflation predicted to drop close to Bank of England’s 2% target

Forecasters think inflation will drop to 2.1 per cent for April

International Business Times

IMF Cautions On Timing Of UK Rate Cut

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said the Bank of England should be mindful over when to start cutting interest rates or risk harming an economy recently out of recession.

Evening Standard

Homeowners given hope of THREE interest rate cuts this year by a new report by leading economists

The IMF raised the prospect of summer cuts to interest rates by the Bank of England, and of a fall from 5.25 per cent to 4.5 per cent in 2024

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Evening Standard

Inflation may soon be too low. But the Bank of England is scared to cut interest rates

City Comment: The Bank should start chopping interest rates as soon as it can

AAP

Consumer spending the wildcard in rate hike uncertainty

The spending appetite of consumers remains a key source of uncertainty for the Reserve Bank as the battle against inflation rages.

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International Business Times

US Inflation Fight Will Take 'Further Time': Senior Fed Official

The US Federal Reserve should keep interest rates at their current elevated levels for longer than previously expected due to disappointing recent inflation data, a senior bank official said Monday.

The Guardian - UK

UK interest rate cut is ‘possible’ this summer, says Bank of England deputy

Ben Broadbent says direct impact of Covid and Ukraine war on inflation has faded and BoE is waiting for longer-term effects to decline

Fortune

Utilities are doubling their 5-year electricity demand projections—but high interest rates and California's NEM 3.0 have U.S. solar in a holding pattern

Multiple macroeconomic and legislative challenges are slowing the growth of residential solar.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await FOMC Minutes and Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.12%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.11% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, comments from Fed officials, and an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart…

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