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Why is EasyJet stock rallying today?

Investing.com — EasyJet stock surged +13.2% to reach 666p today after the Luton-based budget carrier announced it had agreed in principle to a £5.7 billion takeover proposal from Apollo Global Management, valuing each share at £7.15 in cash. EasyJet stated it was “no longer minded to recommend the Castlelake proposal” just days after having accepted…

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Fed officials were split on direction of interest rates at last meeting, minutes show

Federal Reserve officials were split last month about the future of interest rates, with policymakers entertaining scenarios in either direction, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday. In Kevin Warsh’s first meeting June 16-17 as chairman of the Federal Open Market Committee, participants saw outcomes where inflation could ease and allow lower rates, while others envisioned…

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What Higher Interest Rates Mean for Governments, Investors and Consumers

For much of the past decade, low interest rates shaped economic decisions around the world. Governments borrowed at historically low costs, businesses expanded through inexpensive financing, and households became accustomed to affordable mortgages and consumer credit. As interest rates have risen in many economies, that environment has changed significantly. Central banks typically raise interest rates…

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