FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 17 - The Untold Story

Surprisingly quick oil price retreat eases urgency for European Central Bank to act, sources say

European Central Bank policymakers are less pressured to raise interest rates next month due to a swift drop in oil prices. While a hike is still probable later, possibly in September, the ECB awaits June inflation data. Falling energy costs and moderating price expectations suggest a delayed but firm approach…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Tech Bounces, U.S. Jobs Data and Warsh’s Remarks Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.72%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +1.09% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors cautiously move back into risky assets at the start of a holiday-shortened week.

Barchart · Jun 29

England are losing the wrong man – McCullum and Key can’t survive while Stokes quits

BEN STOKES RETIREMENT: England are losing their Test captain, writes Lawrence Ostlere, while the head coach and ECB director continue to plod on despite poor planning and results

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Ben Stokes’ former teammate pays tribute to England ‘talisman’ after shock retirement announcement

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) then made the announcement publicly while Stokes was on the field

The Independent UK · Jun 28

England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement

Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, the England captain taking a wicket just after the news broke during the third Test against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

England captain Ben Stokes announces international cricket retirement

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The Independent UK · Jun 28

England captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricket

Stokes will walk away from international duty after the current Test match with New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing to an end one of the great England careers

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Saracens’ George slams Auvaa’s ‘unacceptable behaviour’ in nightclub incident with England cricketers

Jamie George said his club-mate Totoa Auvaa’s behaviour was ‘unacceptable’ during the incident involving the cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27

Stock Indexes Finish Lower as Chipmakers Sell Off

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.09%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.12%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jun 26

Dollar Slips as Lower Crude Prices Ease Rate-Hike Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.07%. The dollar moved lower on Friday amid weakness in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil fell more than 3% on Friday to a 4-month low, easing inflation expectations and potentially persuading the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor...

Barchart · Jun 26