Financial markets are convinced that the Federal Reserve will “skip” an interest rate hike and focus its attention on raising rates again in July. But not all economists agree. Some are anticipating a 25-basis-point hike in the Fed’s policy interest rate next week, which would bring the benchmark rate up…

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Live Nation Entertainment President and Chief Financial Officer Joe Berchtold listens as SeatGeek Chief Executive Officer Jack Groetzinger speaks during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled “That’s the Ticket: Promoting Competition and By Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) – Ticketmaster and other companies have agreed to offer consumers…

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai on Thursday will call for continued work to redesign global supply chains to emphasize resilience and a more diverse set of economies producing steel, aluminum and other goods. In a speech at the National Press Club, Tai will explain…

Investing.com – The U.S. dollar edged lower in early European trade Wednesday, struggling for traction ahead of the conclusion of the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting. At 02:55 ET (06:55 GMT), the , which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, traded 0.1% lower to 102.898, near…

By Jamie McGeever (Reuters) – A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever, financial markets columnist. The Bank of Japan, the most dovish major central bank in the world, announces its latest policy decision on Friday, with markets highly sensitive to signs of when and to…

Jardine Cycle & Carriage (JC&C), the investment arm of Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson, has teamed up with Singapore’s online automotive marketplace Carro in a deal worth more than $60 million to step up used car sales amid new vehicle shortages. The partnership, announced on Friday, will see JC&C pick…

Sustainable investing is rising in prominence by the year in the eyes of many stock market investors, especially those who wish to pursue a balanced and diversified portfolio as well as passive income from the equities. To the uninitiated or readers suffering from an information overload, the simplest definition of…

Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States, but it is also a time to reflect on the ongoing legacy of racial inequality. One of the most significant ways in which this inequality manifests itself is in wealth and financial wellness, which is highlighted…

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has been marketed as a sure thing for consumers looking to access hassle-free credit. Still, some users of these credit products said they have faced denial or lower spending limits when they tried to make a purchase, according to a Wall Street Journal report.  BNPL providers…

Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth has released a message telling consumers “we hear you,” as sales of the beer giant’s Bud Light brand continue to slide following a partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney.  In a post titled “Anheuser-Busch Announces Support For Frontline Employees And Wholesaler Partners,” Whitworth said, “We recognize…