May 18 (Tuesday)

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Daily Markets Overview
Today’s Morning Briefing

Markets
Wall St weighed down by inflation jitters | R
Dow dips 50 points to start the week as tech weakness continues | C
U.S. Stocks Finish Lower to Start the Week | W
Despite Lumber Boom, Few New Sawmills Coming | W

Central banks
Fed’s Kaplan says inflation readings could remain elevated at year end | R

US I
Pandemic Hit Less-Educated Workers Hardest, Fed Survey Shows | W
U.S. Senate Republicans readying new infrastructure proposal | R
Child Tax Credit Expansion Kicks In July 15 With Monthly Payments to Families | W

US II
How to Navigate a Hot Housing Market | N
Renting vs. Buying a Home: Which Is Smarter? | US News
White House releases the Bidens’ tax return, showing their income dropped | C
Pro-tax millionaires launching protests in front of Jeff Bezos’ home | C

Europe
EU eyes another go at more unified European business taxation | R

China
China’s Economic Recovery Slowed in April | W

Geopolitics & trade
After Gaza’s Deadliest Day, Israel Says It Is Targeting Hamas Tunnels | W
Biden tells Netanyahu U.S. supports ceasefire as Israel, Hamas conflict escalates | C

Industries & companies
Financials: Credit Suisse Faces Banker Talent Drain After $5.5 Billion Archegos Hit | W
Media: WarnerMedia-Discovery deal pressures ViacomCBS and NBCUniversal | C

Virus I
WHO: Pandemic far from over despite vaccinations | C
Covid-19 Hospital Patients Tend to Be Younger Now | W
A New Covid-19 Vaccine Challenge: Persuading Hesitant Parents to Get Their Kids the Shots | W
U.S. Commits to Exporting More Covid-19 Vaccines by End of June | W

Virus II
Do Vaccinated People Have to Wear Masks in NY? No, Starting Wednesday, May 19 | B
Do You Still Have to Wear a Mask in California? Mandate to Remain Until June 15 | B
Target, CVS and Starbucks update mask policy for vaccinated customers | C

Corporate finance
AT&T Agrees to Merge Its WarnerMedia Assets With Discovery | W
Elliott Urges Duke Energy to Consider Separation Into Three Companies | W
 
Cryptocurrency
From Bitcoin to Dogecoin: What’s Driving Cryptocurrencies’ Rise and the Challenges Ahead | W
Elon Musk impersonators stole more than $2 million in crypto scams | C