U S seeks Canada role in securing battery minerals supply
U S policymakers push for a closer U S Canada partnership to bolster critical minerals for electric vehicle demand. Canada aims to be a premium supplier with transparent chains and strong environmental and labor standards, aiding the U S and EU goals while competing with China and other allies.
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Consumer sentiment improves in June but under forecasts
The University of Michigan final sentiment index rose to 85.5 in June from 82.9 in May, below the Bloomberg median estimate of 86.5 and shy of the preliminary 86.4. The report notes price references for homes vehicles and durables have become the most negative in a decade while job and income prospects improved but not as much as earlier. The sentiment gauge remains the second-highest since the pandemic began and reflects ongoing reopening and lower COVID-19 infections.
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Mortgage rates rise above 3 percent for first time in 10 weeks
Freddie Mac reports the 30 year mortgage average at 3.02 percent up from 2.93 percent. Chief economist Sam Khater says rates will gradually rise in the second half as inflation stays elevated. Housing demand remains strong and many borrowers could benefit from refinancing now.
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Iowa Supreme Court limits safety based drug testing
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled 4 3 that employers cannot subject all warehouse workers to random drug testing by labeling them safety sensitive. The decision requires considering duties of each worker rather than job location, under a 1998 law governing unannounced tests.
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