May 20 (Thursday)

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Today’s Morning Briefing

Markets
Markets Decline Globally, and Fed Hints at a Policy Review | W

Central banks
The Fed hinted it could reconsider easy policies if economy continues rapid improvement | C
Fed Officials Signal Open to Taper Talk at ‘Upcoming Meetings’ | B
Fed Signals Eventual Shift From Easy-Money Pandemic Policies | W
Fed Officials Voice Support for New Tool to Smooth Market Stress, Minutes Show | W

US
America Is on a Road to a Better Economy. But Better for Whom? | N
The U.S. Travel Surge Isn’t Coming—It’s Here | W
House Republicans introduce $400 billion transportation bill | C
Taxes will likely rise for wealthy regardless of President Biden’s plans | C

Japan
For some of Japan’s lonely workers, COVID-19 brings a homecoming | R

Geopolitics & trade
Asia Covid surges could hit supply chains, raise U.S. inflation: Expert | C
Israel Pressured by Biden, Mideast Allies to End Fighting | W
 
Industries & companies
Autos: Ford to halt production of F-150, Bronco Sport due to chip shortage | C
Fitness: Equinox says CDC’s new mask guidance sparked surge in member sign-ups | C
Retail: Target, TJX Sales Surge as Shoppers Return | W
Tech: Apple’s head of software says current level of Mac malware is not acceptable | C
Tech: Cisco (CSCO) earnings Q3 2021 | C
 
Corporate finance
Embattled Chinese Property Tycoon Turns to Electric Cars. Cue $87 Billion Valuation. | W
Oatly $1.4 billion IPO priced 84.4 million shares at $17 each | C

Cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, & climate
Colonial Pipeline CEO Tells Why He Paid Hackers a $4.4 Million Ransom | W
The crypto collapse: Here’s what’s behind bitcoin’s sudden drop | C
How Green Is Wall Street? Ranking Banks by Funding Oil, Coal, Renewables | B

Virus
India’s Covid-19 Daily Death Toll Hits World’s High | W
Covid-19 Shots for Teens Can Hit Legal Snags and Parental Pushback | W