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Japan core inflation holds steady in May, matching expectations despite energy price concerns

Headline inflation edged up to 1.5% from 1.4%, while the so called "core-core" inflation rate, eased to 1.8% from 1.9%.

Europe's highest dividend payers, and the dynamic behind why they pay so much

Disclosure: I work at Obermatt, a Swiss equity research firm, sharing this because it's a useful angle for anyone building dividend income into a portfolio. Pulled the European stocks sitting at the very top of Obermatt's Dividend Yield rank, and what stood out wasn't the yields themselves, it was what these companies actually do. A carmaker, a fleet of oil-product tankers, a tobacco-distribution network covering most of Southern Europe, a water utility in the southwest of England. Mature, cash-

Alibaba leans on AI to drum up subdued '618' shopping festival

Trump administration temporarily cuts student loan interest rates for borrowers on autopay

The Trump administration announced it will offer federal student loan borrowers who sign up for autopay a larger interest rate discount.

Shipping Costs Soar as Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Global Trade

The Middle East war has upended global shipping, raising bunker fuel costs, altering trade routes, and forcing shippers and their container cargo customers to adapt to a new reality. Soaring costs of marine fuels have brought forward the peak cargo shipping season to the spring, ahead of additional fuel costs that vessel owners will roll into annual contracts as of July 1. As a result of the expected higher fuel costs and in anticipation of potentially higher U.S. tariffs on imported goods as of

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Bank of Eufaula and S N B Bancshares, Inc.

Kalshi traders see greater than 50% odds the Fed will hike rates this year

The Federal Reserve suggested higher rates could be in the cards, and traders on Kalshi see growing odds of a hike in 2026.

Markets are set for a much more hawkish Warsh Fed than expected

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's tough talk on inflation Wednesday reverberated through financial markets.

US Air Force awards first CCA production contracts to General Atomics, Anduril

The U.S. Air Force has cleared its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft to enter production.

Here’s the new way to significantly reduce the interest rate on your student loans

Borrowers who enroll in autopay will receive the benefit starting July 1.

Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital

Ukrainian drones hit the Russian capital’s oil refinery for the second time this week.

High Tanker Rates Disrupt Persian Gulf Oil Shipments to Asia

The biggest state-owned refiners in China and India have failed to procure supertankers to load crude from the Persian Gulf later in June as tanker rates are too high and guarantees on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz lacking, Reuters reported on Thursday, quoting company and shipping sources. In the past few days, energy giant PetroChina has received six offers in a tender to procure a very large crude carrier (VLCC) to load Basrah crude from Iraq. PetroChina did not like any of the of

These stocks are in trouble now that Kevin Warsh removed the market’s guardrails

The new Fed chief is ditching the central bank’s playbook — leaving your portfolio flying blind.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh wants to get inflation under control. That could be bad news for home buyers seeking lower mortgage rates.

The Federal Reserve is in a “new era,” but home buyers are facing the same old affordability challenges.

Trump Watch: But not a puppet: New Fed chief Kevin Warsh risks conflict with Trump – with Volker Wieland

The new head of the US Federal Reserve makes it clear that his main aim is to reduce inflation to two percent. Donald Trump reacts with disappointment. The hosts discuss Warsh's course and its challenges in the US economy with ex-Fed economist Volker Wieland.

I'm looking to move parts of my future earnings in safer asset(s), for the purpose of preserving wealth. I'm seeing the wisdom of the crowds.

I don't know what the markets will do in a week let alone in a year or 5 years from now. I don't want to this conversation to turn into a "you don't know what you don't know" type of affair. Assume for the sake of discussion that the market will take a turn for the worse in 3 to 5 years. I work in IT, as a lot of people on reddit do. I'm almost 40. The job market is pretty bad right now and I don't feel confident that I can secure another job in less than 6 months if for some reason I get laid o

Today: Fed under Kevin Warsh: US central bank moves away from interest rate cuts

Under new leadership, the Fed is pivoting and hinting at a rate hike. The markets react soberly. Also: Four “momentum” stocks in the DAX deserve attention.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company

Trump bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing

A financial disclosure from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook details large legal and security expenses

Wall Street: Interest rates, doubts, confidence – how much optimism is there on Wall Street?

Can you trust the AI ​​rally? A portfolio manager explains how investors can navigate this complex environment.

Hormuz Shipping Activity Accelerates

A growing stream of stranded oil is making its way out of the Strait of Hormuz while empty Iranian vessels rush in, as the U.S.-Iran interim peace deal sparks one of the biggest days of activity since the conflict began.

US stock exchanges: Two-part AI world on Wall Street: chip stocks win, consultant title lost

The day after the Fed interest rate decision, the US stock exchanges process the news. A US consultancy is now reporting declining orders and raising new concerns about AI.

Why haven't IRA limits kept up with inflation? original $1500 limit in 1974= $10,132.45 today

The IRA was created in 1974 with an annual limit of $1500, which adjusted for inflation is equivalent to $10,132.45 today, however the current IRA limit is $7500. That was for all ages too. Even the catch up contribution limit boost today is at $8600. still below the original dollar value. Shouldn't we have at least the same contribution limit as our grandparents did? I mean I guess if you want to say the original dollar amount was arbitrary and we shouldn't base today's limits on that, but it s

LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran agreement takes effect

A liquefied natural gas tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday amid signs of resumed shipping traffic. The report explains why this is significant - size, pace and cost of LNG tankers means they carry the highest insurance risk. It also has context about the volume of LNG that usually passes through the waterway. submitted by /u/TheNational_News [link] [comments]

BörsenTag: This is what the new Fed communication means for the financial market

The new Fed chief is more reserved with forecasts than his predecessor. Financial market experts therefore expect more volatility, but also see opportunities.

Monetary policy: British central bank leaves key interest rate unchanged – inflation peak not expected until later

After the preliminary peace agreement in the Iran conflict, the Bank of England is taking a break from interest rates. However, her boss does not want to predict an economic recovery. Investors are changing course.

China tests future of shipping on its next major trade corridor: a US$10 billion canal

Trials are under way in China to roll out autonomous navigation and other smart shipping solutions to slash logistics costs ahead of the opening of the landmark Pinglu Canal, which will link its landlocked southwestern regions to Southeast Asia to spur trade and connectivity. Intelligent barges and other vessels have been tested on the artificial waterway in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region since Wednesday, as part of preparations for the commissioning of the roughly US$10 billion...

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to require certain payment stablecoin issuers to maintain an effective customer identification program

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on proposal to require certain payment stablecoin issuers to maintain an effective customer identification program

Comment: Kevin Warsh is not the Federal Reserve's gravedigger

The fact that the new Fed chief is determined to promote price stability deserves respect given the political pressure. Kevin Warsh is tactically clever.

Philippines central bank hikes rate to contain inflation