UK grocery inflation falls to 1.6%; Fed chair Powell hints at US rate cuts – business live | Business
Important Events Julia Korewe The water regulator in England and Wales is taking action against four more water companies, including Severn Trent and United Utilities, over sewage spills, just days after they were accused of “disrespecting” customers over recent water price increases. Ofwat said it had issued formal notice. Dwy Cymru Welsh Water, Hafren Dyfdwy, […]
Fed Chair Powell condemns assassination attempt on Trump
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday expressed gratitude that former President Donald Trump’s injuries in the weekend assassination attempt were not more serious, calling the incident a “sad day for our country.” “Political violence has no place in our society. I condemn it in the strongest terms, I know we all do,” Powell said […]
Fed chair condemns Trump shooting, declines to discuss stock market impact
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday refused to discuss the potential impact on financial markets of the assassination attempt on former President Trump, instead using the opportunity to condemn political violence. “I’m going to stay away from the markets for a second if I can and just say it was a very, very sad […]
Fed Chair Jerome Powell focused on soft landing, says inflation fight isn’t over
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said on Wednesday he is not yet ready to declare that inflation has been conquered but believes the U.S. remains on a path to continued price stability and low unemployment. Powell and other Fed officials have said they won’t cut interest rates until they have more confidence that inflation, which […]
Political climate is changing as Oakland mayor faces recall, residents fed up with ‘progressives’: report
Oakland, California, With residents fed up with mounting issues like housing costs, homelessness and crime, the political climate is reportedly headed for change. “The opposition to progressives is [Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao] It’s on the rise, driven by budget crises, complaints about crime and FBI investigations. The San Francisco Chronicle reported.. Oakland United to Recall […]