In Miami, the Tampa Bay Rays struggled to find their offensive rhythm for most of the season. However, on Tuesday, they finally found a way to break free from their struggles and secure a 9-5 victory over the Marlins.
Boeing Starliner’s first astronaut mission scheduled to launch Wednesday
On June 4, Boeing’s first Starliner crewed mission is set to launch NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on a critical test flight to the International Space Station. Despite previous delays, the launch is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:52 a.m.
As mpox cases rise, experts urge complete, 2-part vaccinations
Nicolle Baird, a fellow at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is conducting real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis in a Ghana laboratory in 2022 to gain a better understanding of mpox.
China’s robust services activity drives up employment, Caixin PMI shows
According to a private sector survey, China’s services activity in May grew at its fastest pace in 10 months, indicating a sustained recovery in the second quarter. The Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) increased to 54.0 from 52.5 in April, marking the 17th consecutive month of expansion and the highest growth rate since July 2023.
BlackRock, Citadel Back Upstart Texas Challenge to NYSE, Nasdaq
BlackRock Inc., Citadel Securities, and other investors are supporting a new stock market in Texas that aims to challenge the dominance of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Inc.
Asian stocks rise on rate-cut wagers; spotlight on India
Asian stocks saw gains on Wednesday, with the dollar remaining stable. This comes as the weakening U.S. labor market increases expectations of a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. However, concerns about a slowdown in the U.S.
Australia Economy Remains Weak on Household Spending Squeeze
Australia’s economy experienced another period of sluggish growth in the first quarter of the year, as households grappled with high interest rates and living costs. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by a mere 0.1% compared to a revised 0.3% in the previous quarter,
Australia economy slows to a crawl in Q1, grows 0.1% q/q
The Australian economy experienced a significant slowdown in the first quarter of the year, primarily due to high borrowing costs and persistent inflation. This led to a decrease in consumer spending, despite the unlikely prospect of interest rate relief in the near future.