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Chinese Speech Fears Skyrocket After Military Attack on Comedian https://ift.tt/dEfpiIG

Kashkari said he could support holding interest rates steady at the Fed’s next meeting to give officials more time to assess the effects of past rate increases and the inflation outlook. https://ift.tt/i7Emrv5

The availability of new cars and trucks on dealership lots is bouncing back this spring selling season, and for some brands is stronger than expected. https://ift.tt/1q34bFo

China is increasing efforts to develop a satellite-powered internet network that can compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink, whose military applications have been displayed in Ukraine’s defense against Russia. https://ift.tt/2yWEafM

Exxon joined the hunt for lithium with the recent purchase of drilling rights in a tract of land in Alabama, according to people familiar with the matter. https://ift.tt/ns29KW6

A flood of claims for a now-expired pandemic-era tax break for small businesses is straining an IRS caught between pressure to process refunds quickly and the need to identify illegitimate requests. https://ift.tt/hevalIf

Newcrest Gold Mine Faces New Environmental Probe Over Dust Pollution https://ift.tt/5LXU3QW

China’s PBOC Keeps Benchmark Loan Rates Unchanged https://ift.tt/2UlJzZN

Oil Edges Higher as U.S. Debt-Ceiling Talks Outcome Awaited https://ift.tt/HMCEXoV