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Related media - Latest news It's not just Taylor Swift fans who are keeping an eye on her Eras Tour dates. One of Europe's leading economists is acutely aware that the singer will spend the summer tearing around Europe's stadiums. Philip Lane, chief economist at the European Central Bank, had the pop star in mind when he spoke at an event on Monday. The interviewer had asked him about the risk that persistent inflation in the services sector could intensify, especially as Europe heads into a particularly busy summer with the Paris Olympics and the Euro 2024 football championship in…

More news - News 24 hours Employers added 272,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department reported Friday, well above what economists had expected as hiring had gradually slowed. That was up from an average of 232,000 jobs in the previous 12 months, muddying the picture of an economy easing into a more sustainable pace. Most worrying for the Federal Reserve, which meets next week and then again in July, is that wages rose 4.1% from a year ago, a sign that inflation may not yet be defeated. “For those who thought they were going to see a rate cut in…

Related media - Breaking news The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation continues to show signs of cooling, accompanied by moderate growth in consumer spending — welcome news for central bankers seeking to control rising prices and dampen demand. In May, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 2.6% from a year earlier, meeting economists’ expectations and down slightly from April’s 2.7% increase. Excluding the more volatile food and fuel prices, core inflation also rose 2.6% year-over-year, down from April’s 2.8%. On a monthly basis, inflation remained remarkably subdued, with overall prices not showing any significant increases. The Federal Reserve…

More news - Recent news Boeing is facing new criticism after the revelation of a January crash involving a 737 Max plane. During a factory tour, a Boeing executive revealed details about missing bolts that led to a panel coming off mid-flight . This sharing of information infuriated the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which called it a "blatant violation" of its investigation rules. The NTSB is investigating the crash and says Boeing is not permitted to discuss details or speculate about the causes. As punishment, they will limit Boeing's access to investigation information and prevent them from questioning others…