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Wall Street indexes edge up with gains in energy and financial shares
Data showed US manufacturing activity picked up in May as pent-up demand in a reopening economy boosted orders.
 "Wall Street indexes edge up with gains in energy and financial shares")
US economy making welcome progress but still far from goals: Fed's Brainard
Some of the factors fueling current strong growth, including fiscal spending and the rush by households to take advantage of a broader economic reopening, are likely to fade over time, Brainard noted
 "US economy making welcome progress but still far from goals: Fed's Brainard")
OPEC+ seen sticking with supply plan with Iran's oil yet to return
OPEC+ is likely to stick to the existing pace of gradually easing oil supply curbs at a meeting, as producers balance expectations of a recovery in demand against a possible increase in Iranian supply
 "OPEC+ seen sticking with supply plan with Iran's oil yet to return")
Iran fails to explain uranium traces found at several sites: IAEA
It will now be up to the three European powers to decide whether to revive their push for a resolution criticising Iran
 "Iran fails to explain uranium traces found at several sites: IAEA")
China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu in Jiangsu province
The country reported the first case of human infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu from the country's eastern Jiangsu province, China's National Health Commission said
 "China reports first human case of H10N3 bird flu in Jiangsu province")
WHO approves Sinovac Covid vaccine, the second Chinese-made dose listed
A third Chinese vaccine, produced by CanSino Biologics , has submitted clinical trial data, but no WHO review has been scheduled.
 "WHO approves Sinovac Covid vaccine, the second Chinese-made dose listed")
Dow rises on optimism about economic recovery; meme stocks extend gain
US manufacturing sector picks up in May; AMC Entertainment shares jump; data analytics firm Cloudera soars on plans to go private
Daimler India shuts bus and truckmaking unit for 3 days on parts shortage
Daimler said it is supporting its employees with its health programmes, adding that it will pay workers their full salaries for the non-production period
 "Daimler India shuts bus and truckmaking unit for 3 days on parts shortage")
Euro zone bond markets calm as inflation surges past ECB target
The ECB next meets on June 10.
 "Euro zone bond markets calm as inflation surges past ECB target")
Factory activity racing across globe but supply squeeze dims outlook
European manufacturers ramped up activity at the fastest monthly pace in PMI survey history but a spike in COVID-19 infections in some countries continued to disrupt supply chains
 "Factory activity racing across globe but supply squeeze dims outlook")
Tencent sued over 'inappropriate' content in Honor of Kings game
Beijing Teenagers Law Aid And Research Center said it filed the lawsuit in a Beijing court on Tuesday, to mark the implementation of an amended protection of minors law
 "Tencent sued over 'inappropriate' content in Honor of Kings game")
Coronavirus impact: India's May electricity use down 10.4% from April
Electricity use in India generally peaks in May, as more people turn to air-conditioning amid sweltering temperatures at the height of the summer season and industrial activity rises
 "Coronavirus impact: India's May electricity use down 10.4% from April")
Shell Dutch ruling: OPEC and Russia seen gaining more power, business
Defeats in the courtroom and boardroom mean Royal Dutch Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron are all under pressure to cut carbon emissions faster
 "Shell Dutch ruling: OPEC and Russia seen gaining more power, business")
India's fuel demand plunges in May amid Covid-19 lockdowns, show data
Daily petrol sales in May fell by about 19% from April while diesel consumption, which is linked to industrial activity and accounts for over two-fifths of India's fuel demand, fell by 19.9%
 "India's fuel demand plunges in May amid Covid-19 lockdowns, show data")
India's average daily electricity use in May fell 10.4% from April
India's average daily electricity use fell 10.4% in May from April, a Reuters analysis of government data showed, as states imposed lockdowns to rein in a second wave of coronavirus infections
Gold scales near 5-month peak on weaker dollar, inflation worries
Spot gold was up 0.2% at $1,911.45 per ounce by 0255 GMT, after hitting its highest since Jan. 8 at $1,914.26 earlier in the session
 "Gold scales near 5-month peak on weaker dollar, inflation worries")
Asia's factories sustain expansion, supply chain woes cloud outlook
A spike in COVID-19 infections in countries like Taiwan and Vietnam could disrupt semiconductor output and supply chains, posing a headache for manufacturers
 "Asia's factories sustain expansion, supply chain woes cloud outlook")
Madras High Court orders Covid-related audit of Renault-Nissan plant
Workers at the plant are on a strike over allegations that social distancing rules are not being followed
 "Madras High Court orders Covid-related audit of Renault-Nissan plant")
Denmark helped US spy on Angela Merkel, European allies, says report
Media reports claim US National Security Agency used Danish cables to spy on senior official
 "Denmark helped US spy on Angela Merkel, European allies, says report")
Court orders coronavirus-related audit of Renault-Nissan factory
The standoff is a sign of the challenges companies face in resuming operations when new infections in India are rising.
 "Court orders coronavirus-related audit of Renault-Nissan factory")