Rate Hikes Are Taking Effect, Slowly. Fed's Jefferson Is Looking at Housing. 
 

The Federal Reserve vice chair said he remains optimistic that the Fed's higher interest rates are working their way through the U.S. economy


 
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Start Week Higher 
 

Stocks rose, with technology shares leading the way higher once again.


 
U.S. Tariffs Close Off the Easiest Route to Affordable EVs 
 

A new 25% tariff on Chinese EV batteries and parts could hit Tesla and Ford's cheapest electric vehicles.


 
Ship Freight Rates Soar as Red Sea Diversions Become a Norm 
 

Cargo owners and shipping lines expect disruptions for the rest of the year, adding time and costs to ocean routes.


 
Li Auto, Norwegian, Hims & Hers, GameStop, Nvidia, Micron, Wix.com, and More Stock Market Movers 
 

Li Auto reports a 37% decline in first-quarter net profit, Norwegian Cruise Line raises its full-year earnings guidance, and Nvidia is the highlight of corporate earnings this week.


 
Gold Futures Set New Record on China Debt, Rate-Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Fears 
 

Gold futures reached a new all-time high as Chinese investors flock to safe havens, rate-cut hopes grow and geopolitical tensions mount.


 
Oil Prices Waver After Iran's President Dies, Saudi King Falls Ill 
 

Oil prices wavered Monday after Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash Sunday, according to state-run Press TV.


 
The U.S. Finally Has a Strategy to Compete With China. Will It Work? 
 

The strategy, which took seven years to come together, is a three-legged stool consisting of tariffs, security restrictions and tech subsidies.


 
Dimon Led Bank CEOs to Fend Off Tougher Capital Rules 
 

Regulators discuss slashing proposed capital requirements in sign of banks' increasing clout.


 
China Hints at Possible Retaliation Against EU Probes 
 

China has hinted at potential retaliation in response to the European Union's investigations into Chinese companies, and launched a probe into chemical imports.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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