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Firmer end to week ahead of uptick in supply
Municipals ended firmer on the short end Friday, capping off a quieter, but stronger week, while U.S. Treasuries were weaker and equities sold off. Investors will be greeted Monday with an increase in supply with the new-issue calendar estimated at $6.488 billion in $4.142 billion of negotiated deals and $2.347 billion of competitive loans. The…
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Ukraine warns that only lifting Black Sea blockade can avert global food crisis
Ukraine has warned that the world faces a critical food shortage unless Russia lifts its Black Sea port blockade, as improvements to other transport options would only enable it to deliver a fraction of its total grain stockpile. Oleksandr Kubrakov, Ukraine’s infrastructure minister, told the Financial Times that “all of our activity won’t cover even…
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Stocks surge, altcoins give back their gains and dollar strength may push Bitcoin lower
Between May 23 and 27, the equities markets had an impressive run, with the tech-heavy NASDAQ (NASDAQ: QQQ) ETF up over 7% and the S&P 500 (NYSE: SPY) up over 6.50%. However, this week’ whipsaws in price action occurred throughout the week and while the J trade session is not yet over, the weekly candlesticks…
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Investors set their sights on upcoming inflation report as the bear market rally falters
Traders work on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., May 20, 2022. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The stock market may try to regain its footing in the next few sessions, even as a fresh inflation report looms large at the end of the week. Stocks…
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Here’s Why Home Sort Is The Next Big Name In Home Organization
Home organization feels like just another trend we see on Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube but anyone who likes to live with a bit of sanity in their life knows that having an organized home has nothing to do with getting likes on social media. It’s a true lifestyle choice. No one knows this more than…
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The Hamptons summer rental market is facing an unexpected chill as inventory piles up and prices come down
The rental market in the Hamptons is facing an unexpected chill this summer. After two years of strong demand and soaring prices, the supply of rentals in the Hamptons is surging, leading to a wave of last-minute price cuts. Median rental prices in the first quarter fell 26%, according to Jonathan Miller, CEO of Miller…
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Governor of Bank of Spain: Crypto Markets Are ‘Bigger Than Subprime Mortgages Before the Financial Market Crisis’
Pablo Hernandez de Cos, governor of the Bank of Spain, has again warned about cryptocurrencies and the growth that the crypto market is experiencing. Hernandes de Cos stated that, while the market is still relatively small at a worldwide level, the cryptocurrency market is now bigger than subprime mortgages before the financial crisis circa 2008,…
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CBC honors Keilin; Schumer says that New York not a ‘donor state’ anymore
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and former Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch presented Eugene Keilin with the Felix Rohatyn Award at the Citizens Budget Commission’s awards dinner. The award, given Thursday night at the CBC’s 90th annual gala held at Cipriani 42nd Street, honors a person whose career exemplifies public service and a commitment to New…
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Terri Velasquez steps up to lead GFOA
Managing change is one constant in a public finance officer’s job, said incoming Government Finance Officers Association president Terri Velasquez, who takes the helm at a volatile time for government finance. Velasquez, the finance director of Aurora, Colorado, assumes the post after being elected by the GFOA last July. Her one-year term begins during an…
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US economy posts solid jobs growth despite tight labour market
The US economy registered another month of solid jobs growth in May, despite employers grappling with a historically tight labour market. Employers in the world’s largest economy added 390,000 jobs during the month, less than the upwardly revised 436,000 positions created during the previous period but more than economists had expected. The jobless rate steadied…
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Japan passes bill to limit stablecoin issuance to banks and trust companies
Japan is moving forward with legislation regarding the issuance of stablecoins i.e. digital assets with their value pegged to fiat currencies or stabilized by an algorithm. On June 3, Japan’s parliament passed a bill to ban stablecoin issuance by non-banking institutions, local news agency Nikkei reported. The bill reportedly stipulates that the issuance of stablecoins…
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Tiger Global drops 14% in May during the tech sell-off, pushing hedge fund’s 2022 losses to over 50%
Chase Coleman, founder of Tiger Global Management LLC Amanda L. Gordon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Chase Coleman’s Tiger Global Management suffered huge losses in May amid a tech-driven sell-off, making the hedge fund’s tough 2022 even worse. The growth-focused flagship fund at Tiger Global tumbled 14.3% in May, bringing its 2022 losses to over…
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Lululemon, RH, Okta and more
People line up to enter a store during Black Friday shopping at Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont of Greater Chicago Area, Illinois, the United States, on Nov. 26, 2021. Joel Lerner | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Lululemon Athletica — Shares of the athleisure…
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Historic Villa Near Florence, Italy, Is Reinvented As A Modern Complex
There are many places steeped in history to visit in and around Florence, Italy, but few in which to live while enjoying a state-of-the-art lifestyle. Dating to the 14th century, Villa Capponi was the home of aristocratic families for centuries. The once fortified estate owes much of its evolution to generations of the Capponi family,…
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Mortgage demand falls to the lowest level since the end of 2018, even as interest rates ease a bit
A single family home is shown for sale in Encinitas, California. Mike Blake | Reuters Mortgage demand slipped to the lowest level since December 2018, even after rates declined slightly last week. Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home fell 1% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s…
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MSRB to amend fee structure to floating rates
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to change its fee structure to account for prior year results, a move aimed at ensuring the board maintains sufficient operating revenue and avoids collecting excess cash reserves. The new fee structure will establish a new Annual Rate Card Process…
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This Sleeping Giant of e-Commerce is the Next Amazon
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Ethereum’s Merge FOMO isn’t priced in, making a spike to $2.6K a possibility
In a May 30 tweet, Ethereum (ETH) core developer Tim Beiko confirmed that the much-anticipated switch from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake can be expected “around June 8 or so.” Interestingly, Ether’s price action is relatively unchanged despite the unexpected bullish announcement. There was a +10% spike on May 30, but those gains were given back between…
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May gives investors first month of positive returns in 2022
Municipals were better Wednesday as the smaller primary kicked into gear, while U.S. Treasuries sold off on the front end of the curve and equities ended in the red. Pressure on UST and volatility in equities hit after stronger economic data and continued hawkish Fed speak. “Stocks turned negative as expectations grew that the Fed…
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Opec agrees to accelerate oil production following US pressure
Opec and its allies on Thursday agreed to accelerate oil production in July and August, as the cartel’s linchpin Saudi Arabia bowed to US pressure to cool a crude price rally that has threatened to stall the global economy. The cartel said it would increase output by almost 650,000 barrels a day in both months,…
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