BOE Leaves Rates Unchanged, Signals It's Closer to Cutting
The U.K.'s central bank left its key rate at 5.25% but indicated it could lower it in the coming months-possibly as early as June.
Jobless claims jump to highest level in nine months
Initial jobless claims rose by 22,000 to 231,000 in the week ended May 4, the Labor Department said Thursday. That's the highest level since last August.
Stock Futures Move Lower After Weekly Jobless Claims
U.S. stock futures fell and overseas markets were mixed after the Bank of England kept its key interest rate unchanged.
What CFOs Are Saying About Higher-for-Longer Rates
Interest rates were set to fall. Now, companies are hunting for ways to offset higher debt costs, making sure potential deals are worth the extra financing cost and bracing for more sales pressure.
Chinese Stocks Rebound, but Foundation for Rally Still Weak
Stocks in Chinese companies have bounced back, but investors have seen false dawns before.
Buybacks Are Back: Corporate America Is on a Spending Spree
Share repurchases in the first quarter are up sharply, led by Meta and Apple.
Making Money Off the Weight-Loss Revolution Has Even Wall Street Befuddled
Investors ponder how to trade a trend that might take years or decades to play out.
U.K. Can Expect Two Rate Cuts This Year, NIESR Says
The Bank of England will likely make its first move in August, despite a weak outlook for economic growth.
More Regulators Eye Whistleblower Award Programs Hoping for Insider Tips
Programs to award whistleblowers who provide tips that lead to enforcement actions are gaining momentum, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Why China's Xi Faces a Pressing Challenge in Europe
The Chinese leader has sought to repair trade ties as Beijing's exports to the West have dropped.
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