Financial markets are jonesing for interest rate cuts. Not so fast, says the European Central Bank

Financial markets are jonesing for interest rate cuts. Not so fast, says the European Central Bank

FRANKFURT, Germany — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will likely push back Thursday against expectations for quick interest rate cuts even as Europe’s economy sputters and financial markets froth in hopes of cheaper credit that would boost business activity and stock prices. She will likely underline that the bank needs to see more proof…

‘Arctic zombie viruses’ could be released by climate change from thawing permafrost, some scientists claim

‘Arctic zombie viruses’ could be released by climate change from thawing permafrost, some scientists claim

Join Fox News for access to this content Plus get unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos and more with your free account! Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email, you are agreeing to Fox News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive. To access the…

What we learned from the Baseball Hall of Fame election: Beltré’s big night, Mauer power and more

What we learned from the Baseball Hall of Fame election: Beltré’s big night, Mauer power and more

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — There were Adrián Beltré and Joe Mauer. This was their first Hall of Fame election. They won’t need a second. On Tuesday, they became baseball’s newest first-ballot Hall of Famers. And that stamps them as baseball royalty, connected forever to this special stamp of greatness. Beltré reeled in 95.1 percent of the…

The UN refugee chief says that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine is being forgotten

The UN refugee chief says that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine is being forgotten

KYIV, Ukraine — The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said Wednesday that he’s worried that the war in Ukraine has been forgotten as the country prepares to mark two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi also told The Associated Press in an interview that it was important to remind…

John and Jim Harbaugh can thank parents for their football drive

John and Jim Harbaugh can thank parents for their football drive

One son, Jim Harbaugh, just coached the University of Michigan to a national championship and was hired as new coach of the Chargers. The other, John Harbaugh, is leading the Baltimore Ravens into another AFC championship game. Life couldn’t be much better for parents Jack and Jackie Harbaugh, who are so much more at ease…

Whitney Biennial Names 71 Artists to Probe Turbulent Times

Whitney Biennial Names 71 Artists to Probe Turbulent Times

The last time the Whitney Biennial came around, in 2022, its production had been extended an extra year by the Covid pandemic, and the curators had to plan the exhibition and meet artists in virtual visits over Zoom. To prepare for the 2024 Biennial — the latest iteration in the landmark exhibition of American contemporary…

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, led by gains in Chinese markets following policy moves

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, led by gains in Chinese markets following policy moves

TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday, with Chinese stocks extending gains after Beijing announced a raft of policies to support sagging markets. Hong Kong rose 1.8% and Shanghai surged 3%. Benchmarks inched higher in Tokyo and Seoul. U.S. futures and oil prices advanced. Late Wednesday, the Chinese central bank announced a set…

End of content

End of content