Fed’s Kashkari suggests a June pause on costs wouldn’t show an finish to climbing cycle

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Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari on CNBC Monday cautioned from examining too significantly into a June pause in the recent fee-mountaineering cycle.
“If we were to skip in June, that does not mean we are completed with our tightening cycle. It indicates to me we are finding extra information,” he stated.

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China EVs in 2026 look less like a boom and more like a survival test as global expansion ramps up

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Key Points China’s new energy vehicle market is set to see more price competition next year as overall growth slows, analysts predict. Domestic saturation is pushing Chinese automakers such as BYD to expand overseas, including opening local factories. Foreign carmakers still see opportunity, but competition is tightening fast. Source

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Newmont, DigitalBridge & more

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Key Points Silver slid more than 3% on Monday, after topping $80 for the first time ever in overnight trading. The precious metal was still higher by more than 155% year to date. It started 2025 trading above just $20 per ounce. That has helped the precious metal outperform even gold this year. Source