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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Markets

Don't expect the stock markets to rejoice about the debt ceiling dealCNN
Why Are Markets So Calm? It’s Revenge of the Quant FundsWall Street Journal
The Dollar Is Still King in Europe, and It’s Swaying Interest RatesWall Street Journal

Central banks

Major central banks were expected to pause rate hikes soon. Now it's not so clear cutCNBC

US

What's in the debt ceiling deal struck by Biden and McCarthy?CNBC
Donald Trump is very likely to be the Republican nomineeEconomist
Recession Is Coming, and It Could Be LengthyBarron's
The Olive Oil Crisis Spreads as Prices Soar. What’s to Blame.Barron's
More High-School Grads Forgo College in Hot Labor MarketWall Street Journal
Why Americans Are Having Fewer BabiesWall Street Journal

China

China’s Economy Can’t Grow at 10% ForeverBarron's
China’s cancel culture is nationalist, not wokeEconomist

Japan

Japan’s ageing society is finding creative ways to dispose of its deadEconomist

Geopolitics & trade

China Rebuffs Pentagon Chief, Blunting Push for RapprochementWall Street Journal
Hungary is becoming more important to ChinaEconomist

Industries & companies

Autos:Electric cars could be crucial for the EU to meet its climate goalsEconomist
Financials:These Bank Alternatives Can Keep Cash Rolling InWall Street Journal
Media:Disney’s ‘Little Mermaid’ Tops Weekend Box OfficeWall Street Journal
Media:The CEO of YouTube Has a Favorite Video and a Plan to Win Over Anyone Watching TVWall Street Journal
Media:Streaming services remove movies, shows: Here's whyCNBC

Technology

Beyond markets