China Benchmark Lending Rates Held Steady 
 

The country's benchmark lending rates were held steady this month, central bank data showed Monday after Beijing announced bold moves to address property-sector malaise.


 
Stock Futures Tick Up 
 

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy meeting earlier this month will be released on Wednesday.


 
Stocks may rise into the summer.  These 3 risks could derail the rally. 
 

Given how stocks have reacted to the latest flurry of mixed economic data, a summertime rally feels almost inevitable. Still, investors would be remiss not to consider the myriad risks that could possibly derail it.


 
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: PMI Surveys, Asia Central Banks in Focus 
 

Key data from the U.S., Europe and U.K. will share the stage with a raft of central bank decisions out of Asia-Pacific, as the timing of interest rate cuts stays front of mind for investors.


 
Dimon Led Bank CEOs to Fend Off Tougher Capital Rules 
 

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


 
Tariffs Push Up Costs. But Not Always Inflation 
 

Biden's decision to raise tariffs on roughly $18 billion of goods from China has revived a long-running debate in economics over who ultimately pays such tariffs.


 
Behind New Caledonia's Riots, a Fight Over Vast Reserves of Nickel 
 

France has a plan to lift restrictions on exports of the archipelago's nickel to supply clean-energy manufacturing, drawing condemnation from indigenous leaders.


 
Gold Is at Record Levels. Its Future Still Looks Bright. 
 

Rate cuts. a weaker dollar, and more geopolitical concerns could help the price.


 
Want to Buy SpaceX Stock? You Have to Know Someone 
 

Shares in Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company are a hot ticket for investors, but SpaceX tightly controls access.


 
Meet Salim Ramji, Who Is Going to Oversee the Retirement Assets of Tens of Millions of Americans 
 

The first outsider to run Vanguard needs to win over the Bogleheads. Colleagues say he can.


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