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Investors Eye Debt Ceiling
Wall Street Journal Government-bond yields fell and stock futures hovered as investors await updates on debt-ceiling negotiations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-eye-debt-ceiling-877af3d7
Read MoreRussians carry out mopping-up operations in captured parts of Bakhmut, deploy additional forces – Deputy Defence Minister
Pravda Ukraine Russian invaders are carrying out mopping-up operations in the captured areas in Bakhmut, while the struggle for the dominant heights on the flanks, the north and south of the suburbs, continues. Source: Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence, on Telegram Quote: “Our troops in Bakhmut control certain facilities and the private sector in…
Read MoreTencent launches palm payments in Beijing, allowing metro passengers to pay with the wave of a hand
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. WeChat users who register their palm prints can pay for rides on Beijing’s airport express line using only their hands at designated turnstiles. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3221377/tencent-launches-palm-payments-beijing-allowing-metro-passengers-pay-wave-hand?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreImmigrants’ Share of the U.S. Labor Force Grows to a New High
Wall Street Journal Native-born workers’ slice is shrinking as retirements rise and population growth slows. https://www.wsj.com/articles/immigrants-share-of-the-u-s-labor-force-grows-to-a-new-high-67805c45
Read MoreFed Rate Increases Hit Small Businesses the Hardest
Wall Street Journal Companies with smaller payrolls and valuations are facing higher funding costs. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-rate-increases-hit-small-businesses-the-hardest-7da7fb8e
Read MoreTo Aid Ukraine, Allies Look to Security Model Like Israel’s
Wall Street Journal NATO membership isn’t on the table for now, but the U.S. and European allies could provide Kyiv guarantees for weapons and advanced technology. https://www.wsj.com/articles/to-aid-ukraine-in-fight-against-russia-allies-look-to-security-model-like-israels-8a05f0e5
Read MoreTim Scott Bets Personal Story Will Boost Long-Shot 2024 White House Bid
Wall Street Journal The U.S. Senate’s only Black Republican plans to launch his candidacy Monday in South Carolina. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tim-scott-bets-personal-story-will-boost-long-shot-2024-white-house-bid-c172aeee
Read MoreDisney’s ABC, ESPN Weaknesses Add Pressure to Make Streaming Profitable
Wall Street Journal Earnings from traditional TV have fallen sharply after helping to offset Disney+ losses in recent years. https://www.wsj.com/articles/disneys-abc-espn-weakness-adds-pressure-to-make-streaming-profitable-196055c7
Read MoreStock Prices of Office Landlords Plummet as Short Sellers Pile In
Wall Street Journal Vacancies are climbing and rents are sinking amid a stalled return-to-office rate. https://www.wsj.com/articles/stock-prices-of-office-landlords-plummet-as-short-sellers-pile-in-9373fc95
Read MoreBank Runs Trash Long-Held Assumption on Deposits
Wall Street Journal Regulators and lenders valued customer accounts higher when interest rates rose. https://www.wsj.com/articles/bank-runs-trash-long-held-assumption-on-deposits-474afcc5
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