The Dow surges by more than 300 points, climbing for seven consecutive sessions. Softer than expected jobless claims data is once again fueling speculation of rate cuts later this year. In London, the BoE keeps the interest rate steady in a 7-2 split of the MPC. Markets have no upped their bets of a cut in June. BoE Governor Andrew Bailey tells CNBC the central bank’s judgments will not be swayed by the upcoming UK general election. Chinese EV maker Zeekr prices its New York listing at the top of its range. The IPO could be the biggest listing of a Chinese company Stateside in almost three years. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu defies President Biden’s warnings not to invade Rafah and says the country will fight on alone if necessary.