wiar 06-03-21

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June 03 (Thursday)

YRI
Dr. Ed’s latest video podcast
Daily Markets Overview
Today’s Morning Briefing

Markets
It could be a hot summer ahead for oil prices | C

Central banks
Fed Plans to Wind Down a Pandemic Corporate Credit Facility | B
Fed to Sell Corporate Bonds and ETFs Acquired During Covid-19 Crisis | W

US I
The Economic Recovery Is Here. It’s Unlike Anything You’ve Seen. | W
U.S. Economic Activity Picked Up in Spring, Fed Beige Book Says | W
Amid hiring troubles, rising prices, U.S. growth gains speed -Fed | R

US II
Half of U.S. states to end Biden-backed pandemic unemployment early | R
U.S. Eviction Moratorium Will Stay in Place, Appeals Court Says | B
Infrastructure bill: Joe Biden and Shelley Moore Capito to meet Friday | C

Europe
EU set to unveil digital wallet fit for post-Covid life | FT

Japan
Japan’s service sector shrinks for 16th straight month as health crisis hits demand | C

Industries & companies
Energy: Activist Likely to Gain Third Seat on Exxon Board | W
Media: AMC trading frenzy doubles stock price | C
Retail: Bed Bath & Beyond stock surged 60% as turnaround plans speed ahead | C
Tech: Microsoft to unveil new version of Windows on June 24 | C

Cybersecurity
Ransomware Scourge Continues as Essential Services Are Hit | W
Ransomware Attack Hits Martha’s Vineyard Ferry Service | W
Hacker group DarkSide operates in a similar way to a franchise, New York Times reporter says | C

Virus
Developed Countries Lock Up Covid-19 Vaccines Through 2023 | W
Immunocompromised People Turn to Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Shots | W