Stocks Drop Despite Nvidia's Big Rally
Dow falls 600 points in worst day since March 2023.
Expect Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates, Fed's Bostic Says
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic expects to hold interest rates steady until it is clear that inflation is heading back to 2%.
SEC Widens Accessibility of Crypto Investing With Approval of ETFs for Ether
The new funds will allow mainstream investors to buy and sell the cryptocurrency as easily as stocks or mutual funds.
Jobless claims fall again to 215,000. Strong labor market fuels U.S. economy.
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell again to 215,000, reaffirming that layoffs are low and the economy is being buoyed by a strong labor market.
Home builders are slashing prices to lure home buyers, but it may not be enough
New home sales at 634,000 annual rate in April, versus 665,000 in prior month.
Boost for World Economy as U.S., Eurozone Accelerate in Tandem
Global economic growth is becoming more broad based, with surveys indicating that business activity in both the U.S. and the eurozone gained momentum in May.
NOAA Predicts the Most Hurricanes It Has Ever Forecast
This season will see between 17 and 25 named storms with winds of 39 miles an hour or higher.
Prices at the Pump Are Dropping Just in Time for Memorial Day Weekend
Preholiday costs are about 5% below their inflation-adjusted average since 2000.
China's New Sovereign Bond Prices Go Haywire
The price of China's new 30-year sovereign bonds has whipsawed since their recent debut, as small investors pile into a bet seen as safer than the country's property and equities markets.
South Korea Unveils $19 Billion Package for Chip Industry
South Korea is seeking to catch up with international rivals amid soaring demand for advanced chips to power artificial intelligence and other computing.
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