Month: June 2024
France Elections: Potential Opportunity in Bonds, Says Vanguard Chief Economist
The election-driven slump in French bonds will create a buying opportunity if spreads continue to widen, says Vanguard Chief Economist,…
North Korea’s Kim to Back Putin ‘Unconditionally’ in Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will “unconditionally support” Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. The statement comes as…
Ramaphosa Sworn In for New Term as South Africa President
Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for another term as South Africa’s president, three weeks after elections stripped his party of its…
2% UK Headline Inflation Doesn’t Equal BOE Rate Cut
Bloomberg’s Tom Mackenzie and Ven Ram discuss the UK’s just-released inflation numbers for May, and the story goes beyond what…
UK Inflation Down to 2% for First Time Since 2021, Sunak Vows More Tax Cuts | Markets Today 06/19
Nvidia becomes the world’s most-valuable company, as tech drives a global rally in stocks. Fed officials again urge patience on…
New Louisiana law requires all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments
Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. (AP…
Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership deal | AP Top Stories
Here’s the latest for Wednesday, June 19th: Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership deal; U.S. aircraft carrier nears ninth…
Putin arrives in Vietnam after North Korea visit | AP Explains
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Hanoi on Thursday for a state visit to the Southeast Asian nation. Putin’s visit…
Russia’s Vladimir Putin arrives in Vietnam for state visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Vietnam early on Thursday. During the state visit Putin is scheduled to meet with…
Boeing CEO apologises to crash victims’ families in hearing | BBC News
Boeing’s chief executive Dave Calhoun has faced US senators about the company’s culture as he apologised to family members of…