Big Tech Leads Market Rally Ahead of Earnings
Investors breathed a sigh of relief as Treasurys and oil prices stabilized.
World Primed for More Balanced Growth as U.S. Cools, Peers Pick Up Pace
Activity in the U.S. private sector slowed in April amid signs of a pickup in other leading economies, a sign that global growth is set to be more broadly balanced this year.
Australian Inflation Stays Strong in March Quarter
Australian consumer prices rose 3.6% annually in the latest quarter, illustrating the challenge facing the country's central bank to bring inflation back within its target band and adding to uncertainty around the timing of interest-rate cuts.
Why gold's 3% dip may help fuel a run to fresh record highs
Here's what could return gold to record highs.
New-home sales post biggest jump since December 2022
New-home sales were at a 693,000 annual rate in March, compared with 637,000 in February.
Blackstone's Beleaguered Real-Estate Fund Stems Exodus
The firm was able to fulfill all investor redemption requests in February and March for the first time since late 2022.
Israel Wants Hamas Out of Gaza, but Even Uprooting It From the North Hasn't Worked
Eradicating the militant group from the enclave has proved an elusive goal for Israel, whose forces confront a resurgence in areas they had declared cleared.
Cathie Wood's Popular ARK Funds Are Sinking Fast
Investors have pulled a net $2.2 billion from ARK's active funds this year, topping outflows from all of 2023.
BOE Chief Economist Pill Says Key Rate Cut Is Some Way Off
A first cut in the Bank of England's key interest rate remains some way off, its chief economist said.
U.K. Flagship FTSE 100 Index Hits Fresh Record High
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 opened at an all-time high as weakness in the pound and easing geopolitics boosted the performance of the blue-chip index.
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