ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: China leaves prime rates on hold, marks down CNY – ForexLive

New Zealand’s first quarter GDP data released today showed the country emerged from recession with growth of 0.2% quarter-on-quarter and 0.3% year-on-year, both better than expected. Growth details were weak. NZD/USD rose above 0.6145 on data release before giving back modest gains. A survey of Japanese businesses found that only 7% believe that Kishida’s promise […]
MLB to Hold Leaguewide Moment of Silence Honoring Willie Mays

All major league teams playing on Wednesday will observe a moment of silence in memory of legendary pitcher Willie Mays. Mays died Tuesday night at the age of 93. There are 15 major league games being played today. MLB also plans to honor Mays and several other players with a ceremony at Rickwood Field, the […]
Bank of England set to hold interest rates despite inflation hitting 2% target – CNBC

As of 11 a.m. in London, financial market prices suggested the chances of a rate cut were just 5 percent. At its meeting on Thursday, the BOE cut the bank rate as such measures became more likely. Earlier this week, expectations of an August rate cut also dropped to around 30%. While the 2% inflation […]
All Republicans But One Vote to Hold Garland in Contempt

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena to release an audio tape of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The resolution passed along party lines 216-207, according to The Associated Press […]
GOP Rep Details Next Steps To Hold Garland Accountable After Contempt Resolution, DOJ Refusal To Prosecute

Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida detailed on Fox News on Sunday the steps lawmakers are expected to take to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland accountable following the Justice Department’s decision to decline to indict him for concealing audio tapes of Biden. Luna appeared on “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo” to discuss Congress’ […]
3 High-Yield S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Down More Than 25% to Buy Now and Hold for at Least a Decade – Yahoo Finance

While the S&P 500 has risen an astounding 25% over the past 12 months, not all stocks in the benchmark index have joined the rally: Several blue-chip healthcare stocks have fallen more than 25% from their record highs less than a year ago. of stocks Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY)and CVS Health (NYSE: […]
All Republicans But This 1 Vote To Hold Garland In Contempt

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena to release an audio tape of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. The resolution passed along party lines 216-207, according to The Associated Press […]
As Biden seeks to hold White House against Trump, tech policy battles get litigious

As the Nov. 5 election nears and with former President Donald Trump on the cusp of becoming the Republican nominee, President Joe Biden‘s administration is amping up its regulatory actions — especially efforts to target so-called Big Tech. When advocates of expanding U.S. antitrust laws to rein in Big Tech failed to pass reforms through […]
Panthers hold off Oilers for Stanley Cup Game 3 win, one victory from title

The Florida Panthers took a commanding 3-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in Game 3. The Oilers were down 4-1 going into the third period and had a tough time getting back into the game, but they nearly did. Philip Broberg scored about six minutes […]
British voters’ immigration concerns vex Conservative Party trying to hold on to power

NORWICH, United Kingdom — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared a general election to be held on July 4. On May 22, a wet Wednesday afternoon, Sunak stood by himself at a lectern and revealed the date while addressing the country outside Downing Street. The Labour Party anthem, “Things Can Only Get Better,” erupted […]