May 21 (Friday)

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Daily Markets Overview
Today’s Morning Briefing

Markets
What Commodities Prices Are Saying About Inflation | W

Central banks
Fed to Publish Paper on Digital Currency This Summer | W

US I
U.S. proposes global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, with an eye on something even higher | C
Biden orders climate change risk strategy to economy | C
Behind on your rent? There’s a $45 billion pot of money for that | C

US II
Who’s afraid of inflation? | Washington Examiner
Real-Estate Frenzy Overwhelms Small-Town America: ‘I Came Home Crying’ | W
As Amazon, McDonald’s Raise Wages, Small Businesses Struggle to Keep Up | W
The Pandemic Created a Child-Care Crisis. Mothers Bore the Burden. | N

China
Divorces fall 70% in China after government orders couples to cool off | NN

Geopolitics & trade
Israel and Hamas agree to cease-fire over Gaza conflict | C

Industries & companies
Energy: The U.S. Is Not Ready For An All-Electric Future | OilPrice.com
Industrials: Deere investments look ‘transformational,’ investor says ahead of earnings | C

Corporate finance
Kansas City Southern Expected to Terminate Canadian Pacific Deal | W

Cryptocurrency
U.S. regulators signal stronger risk, tax oversight for cryptocurrencies | R
Bitcoin Price Bounces After Cryptocurrency Crash Shocks Market | W

Virus
CDC mask guidelines could increase risk of spreading Covid at work and in public, scientists say | C
Iowa Bans Face-Mask Mandates in Schools, Joining Texas | W
 
Offbeat
Drones Flying Near Airports, Infrastructure Prompt U.S. Action | W