Jay Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve. Traders in the futures market expect the Fed to lower borrowing costs twice this year, beginning in October © Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg The Federal Reserve’s favoured inflation metric is expected to show a slight tick uptick in price pressures in May, with an acceleration in both core and headline…
Donald Trump said that ‘the strikes were a spectacular military success’ © Bloomberg Donald Trump said the US struck three nuclear sites in Iran, joining Israel’s attacks on the country and drawing America into another war in the Middle East. The president said US planes dropped bombs on Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan in an effort…
Business | Schumpeter Can a car boss turn around Gucci’s owner? Kering is the latest troubled firm to seek an outside saviour Illustration: Brett Ryder THE RENAULT Twingo Equilibre is a pint-sized runaround for the thrifty. The special-edition Gucci Jackie Notte handbag is an iconic accessory for the loaded. Besides being available in black and…
Business | Knickers in a twist Victoria’s Secret is struggling to reinvent itself Investors are growing impatient Photograph: Getty Images At the world’s best-known lingerie brand, the dirty laundry is on full display. In an open letter to Victoria’s Secret published on June 16th, Barington Capital, an activist investor, told Donna James, the brand’s chairwoman,…
Business | Oh, Brother! The family saga at Germany’s media colossus takes an unusual twist The owner of Penguin Random House and BMG is returning to family management Sibling rivalry Photograph: Alamy It is common for family empires to eventually pass into the managerial hands of an outsider. Rarely does an heir later take back…
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Last Updated: June 21, 2025 at 9:54 p.m. ETFirst Published: June 21, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. ET The bond market showed little appetite Friday for granting President Donald Trump’s wish for lower interest rates as two of his signature policy initiatives — tariffs and tax cuts — face looming deadlines. The president blasted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome…
Is Neo Pepe ($NEOP) Destined To Become Next $100M Meme Coin? As meme coins return to the spotlight, all eyes are on the astonishing rise of Neo Pepe. Investors and cryptocurrency aficionados are speculating if Neo Pepe could become the next $100 million sensation. Already, the presale has garnered an impressive $1.3 million, and Neo…
Neo Pepe Presale Rockets to Stage 4 – Over $1.3 Million Raised Neo Pepe is rapidly asserting itself as the top pepe coin in the landscape of meme coins. This presale is advancing into Stage 4, with an impressive $1.3 million already raised at a token price of $0.07592. Neo Pepe ($NEOP) stands out distinctly…
Rise of New Meme Challengers Dogecoin (DOGE) famously transformed early investors into millionaires. It has cemented itself as a legendary meme coin in cryptocurrency circles. The meteoric rise of DOGE captivated the world and created a blueprint for how meme culture and internet virality could revolutionize finance. Now, as excitement around meme coins intensifies further…
