Perspective: Latest Reports from The Wall Street Journals ‘Money Beat’

Here are the latest reports from The Wall Street Journals ‘Money Beat’.

Germany’s Rising Incomes Could Finally Mean Good News for Unloved Domestic Stocks
Companies exposed to Germany’s domestic economy may outperform the country’s export champions as demand rises at home.

WSJ City: Revolving Door Slows in April, ICAP Turns Over Nex Page

5 Quotes From the Sunday Talk Shows
Debates about Donald Trump and the 2016 presidential election dominated Sunday’s political talk shows, with issues including the GOP candidate’s tax returns to how he regards women popping up in an election season lawmakers say is anything but traditional. Here’s a roundup of the notable quotes:

5 Ways You Can Cut Your 401(k) Fees
Companies are reducing the fees in their 401(k)-style retirement plans. But employees can still take steps on their own to understand and potentially lower their costs.

5 Things to Watch on the U.S. Economic Calendar
The week will give clues on how the U.S. economy is faring after a forgettable first quarter in which economic growth nearly ground to a halt.

Want to Hedge Against Brexit? Go Irish

5 Takeaways From European Economic Data
A wave of economic data releases across Europe Friday confirmed that eurozone growth picked up during the first three months of the year, although less sharply than first estimated. Germany led the way, outpacing other large economies such as the U.S. and the U.K., but there were continued signs of frailty elsewhere, and very mixed performances to the eurozone’s east. Here are five takeaways from Europe’s GDP day.

What You Need to Know About Brexit and Finance

U.K. Set For Sterling Volatility Regardless of Brexit Referendum Result
A major reaction from sterling seems likely whether the U.K. votes to remain in or leave the European Union.

5 Takeaways From The Bank of England’s Quarterly Inflation Report
With just over a month to go before the U.K.’s June 23 referendum on whether to remain in the EU or choose a “Brexit,” there was a great deal of speculation about how the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee would address the issue. Here are five takeaways from a day of unexpected clarity:

European Stocks Are Cheaper Than Ever Against the U.S. — But Investors Don’t Buy It
The price to book ratio of European stocks is at its lowest in a generation compared to the S&P 500, but profits are a massive drag.

Online Fashion: Strong Growth, But Can It Make Money?
Europe’s largest online fashion retailer blamed the strong dollar and bad weather for disappointing results Thursday. But fierce competition could be a longer-term worry.

What India’s New Bankruptcy Law Means — The Short Answer
India’s Parliament has passed a bankruptcy law that promises to make it easier to wind up a failing business and recover debts in Asia’s third-largest economy.

WSJ City: UK Housing Market Cools, The 100-Year Bet

5 Artists to Watch
Contemporary African art has many new stars. Here are five to watch.

Oil Bust Gives Billionaire Buyer’s Remorse — Energy Journal
Energy Transfer Equity LP is scrambling to restructure or escape a $33 billion deal to buy Williams Cos. as low oil prices spread pain through the energy industry.

WSJ City: Man Group Goes Back to Uni to Study Machine Learning, Barratt Boosted by Help to Buy

5 Portraits of Life on the Edge
British author Sunjeev Sahota is being hailed for “The Year of the Runaways,” a novel that explores the lives of illegal Indian immigrants, working in England’s underground economy. Here are five other works that provide a vivid portrait of individuals struggling to survive in extreme poverty or on the margins of society.

Saudi Arabian Fight for Oil Market Intensifies — Energy Journal
Saudi Arabia’s economic battle over the oil market with Iran, Russia and others is intensifying even as it attempts to reduce its dependence on oil. Officials with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, say the contest won’t settle down until geopolitical rifts in the Middle East cool.

5 Takeaways: Credit Suisse Earnings
Credit Suisse had set the bar pretty low for its first-quarter results delivered on Tuesday, by flagging serious issues in its trading unit in March that had resulted in nearly $1 billion in losses and counting up to that point. While those losses continued to mount in the quarter, investors opted to focus instead on more upbeat first-quarter numbers for Credit Suisse’s wealth management businesses, and on the bank’s ongoing bid to slash costs. The bank added little to its March disclosure, when CEO Tidjane Thiam said he’d been unaware of the size of risky trading positions that were the source of growing losses. “It remains an internal matter, and we’re dealing with it internally,” Mr. Thiam told reporters during a briefing. Shares of Credit Suisse rose 5.7%.

WSJ City: Credit Suisse Swings to a Loss, Bookings Slow at easyJet

How India’s River Row with China Shows The Growing Importance of Water Security — The Short Answer
The Brahmaputra river runs through four nations in Asia.

Three Key Figures in the Brazil Impeachment Process — At A Glance
There was a surprise move Monday to annul the impeachment process against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, the latest twist in the attempt to oust the leader of Latin America’s largest country. Here is a look at three of the major players in the drama.

5 Things to Know About LendingClub
LendingClub Corp., the largest U.S. online lending platform by volume, became a pioneer in the consumer loan business by positioning itself as an alternative to big banks. Monday, its CEO resigned after the board said it found improper lending practices. Here are five basics on the decade-old company.

Krispy Kreme to Exit Public Markets After 16 Years of Hot and Cold
Krispy Kreme will get a chance to get its act together away from the glare of the public markets.

WSJ City: Syndicate Room Launches New Fundraising, AngloGold Cuts Costs

5 Things About the Philippine Election
Filipinos go to the polls today to elect a president, replacing the term-limited Benigno Aquino III. Here are five things to know about the election in the Philippines.

5 Things to Watch on the U.S. Economic Calendar
This week’s data offers clues into how the all-important American consumer is feeling, with new retail sales figures and consumer sentiment on Friday. We’ll also learn how inflation is impacting firms and import and export pricing, and get insight into job market dynamism with Tuesday’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

The Death of the €500 Note Could Boost its Black Market Price
The unusual decision to stop printing the note but keep it as legal tender could raise the premium criminals pay to hold it.

Central London Housing: Back to Normality
Central London housing developer Capital & Counties has returned to earth with a bump.

This Week’s Brexit Briefing — At A Glance
Domestic politics came to the fore quieting Brexit news in the U.K. this week, as familiar themes were rehearsed and another foreign leader chimed in. Then, Donald Trump stepped in, or rather out.

The April Jobs Report — The Numbers
The Labor Department said hiring continued at a subdued pace in April. Here are highlights from Friday’s report.

WSJ City: Goldman Cuts Back in Trading, New Execs at Numis and Tullett

5 Things to Watch in the April Jobs Report
The Labor Department will release its broad snapshot of the jobs market on Friday. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal forecast the report will show employers added a seasonally adjusted 205,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate held steady at 5%.

5 Things to Know About the CFPB’s Proposed Arbitration Rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday proposed a rule to restrict the use of arbitration clauses in consumer contracts covering a wide range of financial products and services, from credit cards and bank accounts to payday loans. The rule could have a sweeping impact on financial companies and their millions of customers, giving consumers more power to sue and seek compensation for damages. The financial industry is fighting hard against it. Here are five things to know about the proposed rule.

5 to Know About Lithium–the ‘White Petroleum’
Prices of lithium feedstock have more than tripled since the beginning of 2015, as supplies fall short of demand because of the difficulty of mining it. China, which is increasingly turning to electric vehicles, is driving demand. Here are five things to know.