October 21 (Thursday)

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Daily Markets Overview
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Markets
Dow, S&P Finish Near Records | W

Central banks
Fed Official Says Lingering Inflation Could Change Interest-Rate Outlook | W
Fed report shows wage pressures amid ‘modest to moderate’ economic growth | R

US I
U.S. Growth Slowed in Recent Months Amid Elevated Prices, Fed’s Beige Book Says | W
6 reasons why Americans aren’t returning to work | C
The Great Resignation Is Accelerating | The Atlantic
The Economic Rebound Is Still Waiting for Workers | N

US II
Why Kyrsten Sinema Is at the Center of Democrats’ Tax-Hike Fight | W
Billionaire Nelson Peltz says he talks to Sen. Joe Manchin every week | C
Why Biden’s Plan for Free Community College Likely Will Be Cut From Budget Package | W
The $2 Trillion Is Phony Too | W
Your New Woke 401(k) | W

Europe
German tax take surges, ministry optimistic on growth, inflation | R

China
China economy: Property sector must shrink to be stable, says prof | C
Analysis: What lies beneath? Hidden debt fears feed China’s property woes | R
 
Geopolitics & trade
Taliban Commander Who Launched Bombings in Kabul Is Now a Police Chief in Charge of Security | W

Industries & companies
Autos: Automakers are spending billions to produce battery cells for EVs in the U.S. | C
Energy: Exxon Debates Abandoning Some of Its Biggest Oil and Gas Projects | W
Media: ‘Dune’ reviews: What critics think of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation | C

Corporate finance
China Evergrande Calls Off Plans to Sell Key Unit for $2.6 Billion | W
PayPal Is in Talks to Buy Pinterest | W

Virus
WHO warns of rise in Covid cases across Europe for third consecutive week as restrictions are eased | C
FDA clears Moderna and J&J Covid vaccine boosters, allows ‘mix and match’ shots | C
Covid vaccine: White House rolls out plan to ‘quickly’ immunize kids age 5 to 11 | C

Beyond markets
Bill Gates expects 8 to 10 Teslas and a Google, Amazon and Microsoft | C