Oil Futures Edge Up, Buoyed by U.S. CPI Data
Oil futures edged higher in the early morning Asian session, buoyed by U.S. data overnight showing a smaller-than-expected increase in consumer prices.
Gold Edges Higher, Bolstered by Cooler-Than-Expected U.S. Inflation
Gold edged higher in the early morning Asian session and may extend gains, bolstered by U.S. data overnight that showed cooler-than-expected inflation.
Microsoft’s Win Puts U.K. Regulator in Challenging Spot Over Activision Deal
Britain’s antitrust watchdog, the only major regulator preventing the deal from closing, says it is ready to consider a new proposal.
The Air-Conditioning Boom Comes to San Francisco and the Northwest
Parts of the U.S. unaccustomed to hot summers crank up ACs and pay more for electricity.
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Inflation Eased to 3% in June, Lowest Since Early 2021
The slowdown brings relief from a painful period of rising prices and boosts the chances the Federal Reserve will stop raising interest […]
Nikkei May Rise as Concerns Abate About Fed’s Tightening
Japanese stocks may rise as concerns abate about the Fed’s further tightening after data showed U.S. inflation cooled last month.
USD/CNY Looking for a Turnaround
USD/CNY appeared to be losing upward momentum, and sentiment around China has turned slightly more optimistic on hopes of more property sector […]
Canada Is a Military Free-Rider in NATO
Ottawa still spends only a pathetic 1.38% of GDP on defense.
Inflation Isn’t Conquered Yet
Real wages have only begun to increase, and the Fed isn’t done.
Cracking the Proxy Advisory Duopoly
Glass Lewis and ISS have a 97% market share and conflicts of interest.
‘Succession’ Dominates Emmy Nominations for the Last Time
The nominee announcements come as Hollywood is embroiled in major labor disputes that have hobbled production and possibly the awards ceremony itself.