Chinese consumer activity disappoints

Disappointing Chinese consumer activity keeps a lid on consumer prices in the world’s second-largest economy while manufacturing activity fell for the 20th consecutive month. The EU is set to more than double tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, risking further confrontation. Apple posts its best daily performance since 2002 as investors turn bullish over its A.I. push while in the UK, the Conservative Party launch their election manifesto with financial security being a key tenet of the plan.