BOC: younger survey respondents say they have given up the idea of owning their own home in the future.

China will step up support for private firms to invest in construction of a new energy system during the 15th Five-Year Plan, the National Energy Administration said at a State Council Information Office briefing. NEA deputy director Wan Jinsong said Beijing will expand room for private capital in major energy projects, continue to open projects to private investment and issue guidance for private participation in large- and medium-sized hydropower to provide direction and protect returns; it will also further improve electricity market and pricing mechanisms and support private investment in virtual power plants, charging infrastructure and new energy storage.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Bayer’s request to limit state courts’ jurisdiction over lawsuits alleging its Roundup herbicide causes cancer; Bayer shares jumped as much as 20% intraday after the ruling.