Far right courts farmers: Far-right politicians in Europe are making common cause with protesting farmers, hoping to broaden their appeal by promising an overhaul of EU agricultural policies. (Washington Post)
‘Don’t cut interest rates’: The Federal Reserve should be patient “and wait for clear and convincing evidence” the U.S. inflation rate has slowed to 2 percent — the Fed’s target — before lowering interest rates, said the president of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. (DTN/Progressive Farmer)
Hunger in West and Central Africa: Nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa “will struggle to feed themselves in the June-August 2024 lean season,” up from a November forecast of 51 million, said a new assessment. (FAO)