Monday Afternoon Links

[Reuters] Nasdaq, S&P 500 edge lower as tech stocks drop; focus on Mideast conflict

[Reuters] Bond investors, unsure about Fed policy outlook, hedge against US rate shock

[Reuters] Trump says US is talking with Iran right now

[Reuters] Houthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport

[Axios] Trump to Axios: I'm ready for "strong military action" if Iran talks fail

[Reuters] Trump says Fed should lower interest rates

[Axios] The "no surprises" Fed is in doubt

[Bloomberg] Corporate Bonds Lose Appeal as Shock Absorber, Carlyle Says

[NYT] Even China’s A.I. Powerhouses Can’t Figure Out How to Profit Off A.I.

[NYT] Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected

[FT] Donald Trump rebuilds his tariff wall