How Reporting on Divorce Changed the Way I Think About It
Hearing exes’ reflections helped me see more of the good that can sometimes come from splitting up. Source link
Finance
U.S. Leading Indicators Forecasts Further Slowdown
The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index declined by 0.6% in March, reversing a February increase. Source link
Canada Economy Returns to Growth, Though Activity Cools in March
Canada’s economy rebounded in the first quarter despite signs activity tailed off in March even with a spike in energy
Iran War Lifts Fed’s Targeted Inflation Metric
Higher energy prices ratcheted up the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation in March, illustrating why plans for further rate
The U.S. national debt now exceeds 100% of gross domestic product, crossing a once-unthinkable threshold
Federal debt exceeding the size of the economy is a potent symbol of the gathering fiscal stresses on the U.S.
U.S. Jobless Claims Fell Last Week
U.S. jobless claims fell more than expected last week as layoffs remained contained despite cooling job growth. Source link
Ten-Year Bund Yield Hits 15-Year High as Surging Oil Price Lifts Bond Yields Globally
Yields on 10-year Treasurys and U.K. government bonds also increased and reached one-month highs as oil prices surged to their
If these were normal times, Jerome Powell would have just finished his last Fed meeting and would next month relinquish his chairmanship and his separate seat as governor. These are not normal times.
His presence raises the stakes should Trump renew his attacks on the central bank’s independence. Source link
Taiwan Posts Robust First-Quarter Growth as AI Demand Supports
The Taiwanese economy remained robust, supported by strong demand tied to artificial intelligence, despite lingering risks from the Middle East
France’s Economy Stalled in First Quarter
The French economy had a weak start to the year, and is expected to struggle ahead as a jump in