Obama ‘honest’, so help him out: Cuba’s Castro
Cuba’s president lauded Barack Obama’s diplomatic efforts, even as he railed against the blockade, the FT reports.
Tours and Hobbits! The strangest flyer rewards
With some airlines, redeemed travel perks run the gamut from interesting to downright strange.
Druckenmiller: This could end ‘very badly’
Stan Druckenmiller has a new, grim warning that easy money policies could lead to big problems.
Starbucks college plan like ‘teaching man to fish’
Starbucks’ decision to pay for a four-year degree is better than an pay hike, one economist says.
Capital One cuts cashback deals
Cashback credit cards provider Capital One is cutting the rewards it offers on its products, blaming a European Parliament ruling to cap “interchange fees”.
Racing industry bets on reform to keep bigger share of profit
Saturday is expected to be the most lucrative day in the UK horseracing calendar, with £200m likely to be staked on the Grand National.
Poll: Fed will pin down Asia EM FX
Emerging Asian currencies are likely to weaken against the dollar on expectations the Federal Reserve will start hiking rates, says a Reuters poll.
China premier: economy faces downward pressure
China’s economy faces increased downward pressure, the premier said, as the country prepares to announce first-quarter economic growth.
China’s knock-off Apple Watch fans
Knock-off versions of Apple’s smartwatch are on sale at many of Shenzhen’s giant tech malls.
Obama and Castro shake hands
Barack Obama and Raul Castro shook hands at a summit in Panama, as the pair seek to restore ties between the Cold War foes.