China Signals More Property Support, But Substance to Be Key for Turnaround 
 

China's premier and its central bank chief have sought to calm the country's embattled property sector in recent days, but investors are waiting on something slightly more elusive: concrete steps.


 
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates 
 

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a "careful approach" in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.


 
Australian Regulator to Conduct First Financial System Stress Test 
 

Australia's prudential regulator will conduct its first systemwide stress test, as it seeks to better understand potential risks borne by an increasingly interconnected financial system.


 
Sales of new homes inched down in February 
 

New home sales at 662,000 annual rate in February versus 664,000 in the prior month.


 
China reportedly seeks to block Intel, AMD and Microsoft tech from being used in government computers 
 

Beijing has introduced new procurement guidelines that seek to promote use of Chinese tech


 
Are Chinese Tech Stocks Value Plays Now? 
 

Investors are excited about U.S. artificial intelligence, less so about cash-generating Chinese tech. That might-eventually-create some opportunities.


 
The Short-Vol Trade Is Back: Why Some Investors Think It's Driving Tranquility in Markets 
 

Investors are pouring money into derivative-income funds that sell options contracts to juice income.


 
Fed Rate Outlook Looks Just Right for Banks 
 

Banks look forward to relief on deposit costs but have no desire to go back to zero rates.


 
What's Next for Gold? Look to China for Clues 
 

Gold buying in the country has helped fuel a recent surge-and could protect against a downturn.


 
The $27 Trillion Treasury Market Is Only Getting Bigger 
 

More debt, different buyers and increased regulation pose challenges.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

03-26-24 0515ET