France’s Constitutional Council will vote on the government’s controversial pension reforms, as President Emmanuel Macron eyes an avenue to end public unrest. Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 01:15PM
French court to rule on pension age rise as nationwide protests rage on
Banking crisis forces ECB policymakers to rethink rate hikes, but focus still firmly on inflation
Central bankers are weighing last month’s banking crisis, the inflation outlook and recession risks as they reconsider future rate hikes.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 12:11PM
Barley talks may be ‘first step’ toward better trade ties with China. Australia hopes wine is next
Talks to review trade restrictions on barley are a crucial “first step” toward improving strained ties with China, said Australia’s trade minister.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 10:53AM
Surprise oil output cuts from OPEC+ could hurt consumers and derail the economic recovery, IEA warns
The IEA said the energy alliance’s surprise production cut was likely to spell bad news for consumers at a time of heightened economic uncertainty.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 10:41AM
JPMorgan Chase is set to report first-quarter earnings – here’s what the Street expects
The biggest U.S. bank by assets will be watched closely for clues on how the industry fared after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 05:01AM
Fed Chair Powell meets Chinese counterpart Yi Gang
The heads of the U.S. and Chinese central banks met in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, the People’s Bank of China said in a statement Friday.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 02:41AM
China’s ‘Belt and Road’ grew out of a lending spree. Now those loans may be its problem
At its peak, China’s Belt and Road Initiative was seen as the centerpiece of Beijing’s engagement with the world.Story Published at: April 14, 2023 at 01:18AM
Lucid first-quarter deliveries underwhelm as demand concerns plague the EV maker
Luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Group said it delivered fewer Air sedans to customers during the first quarter than it produced. Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 09:58PM
CEO shares the No. 1 question to ‘never ever’ ask at a job interview—’wait until you’re called back’
Matt Higgins, a CEO and investor of 10 years, shares the No. 1 interview question you should never ask at a job interview. “It’s an immediate red flag for me,” he says.Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 03:09PM
Colombia launched a new digital nomad visa: Its best 3 cities for people who can work from anywhere
Colombia has launched a digital nomad visa that is designed primarily for entrepreneurs, freelancers or workers with the freedom to work from anywhere.Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 07:05PM