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U.S. futures rose on Monday after a record close on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher. As the July 9 deadline for President Donald Trump‘s reciprocal tariffs comes closer, on Friday, he suggested that the deadline for a U.S.-EU trade deal might not be set in stone...

The landmark trade agreement between President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially took effect Monday, delivering immediate tariff relief for the United Kingdom’s automotive and aerospace exports to the United States. What Happened: The deal reduces U.S. tariffs on...

The past week has been a whirlwind of political and economic developments. President Donald Trump’s approval ratings took a hit following an attack on Iran, while he hinted at potential changes to the July tariff deadline. The Supreme Court handed Trump a significant victory, limiting judges...

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President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of adjusting the early July deadline for reinstating significant U.S. tariffs on various countries. What Happened: On Friday, Trump suggested that the July 9 deadline for a U.S.-EU trade deal might not be set in stone. "We can do...

Wall Street flipped sharply Friday afternoon after President Donald Trump stunned markets by halting all trade negotiations with Canada, a reversal that chilled earlier optimism and sent investors fleeing from risk assets. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Canada "has just announced that they...

The first five months of Donald Trump‘s presidency have coincided with one of the steepest collapses in the U.S. dollar in over three decades, as economic contraction, surging deficits and political friction with the Federal Reserve hammered investor confidence in the greenback. The Dollar...

Inflation picked up again in May, snapping a two-month slowdown, raising fresh concerns that rising tariffs on foreign goods may start to strain U.S. consumers. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.3% in May from a year earlier, matching economists’ expectations and...

U.S. futures rose on Friday following Thursday’s rally. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher. The U.S. and China have finalized a trade understanding, building on an agreement reached last month in Geneva. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the deal with China...

The U.S. and China have finalized a trade understanding, building on an agreement reached last month in Geneva. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the deal, which was signed two days ago, noting that the White House has immediate plans to secure agreements with ten other major trading...

Approval ratings for President Donald Trump have fallen in the lead-up and aftermath of an attack on Iran, according to a new Morning Consult poll. Trump's approval among voters has taken a hit on several key campaign issues. What Happened: While the focus was on Trump's economic policies and a...

Toy prices in the U.S. have hit record highs due to new tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, impacting an industry largely dependent on Chinese imports. What Happened: The price of games and playground equipment has seen a record 2.2% surge between April and May. This inflation rate is...

During Micron Technology Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MU) third quarter results, the company’s CEO, Sanjay Mehrotra, warned investors that not all of the AI-fueled demand surge may be sustainable. What Happened: On Wednesday, during the company’s third quarter earnings call, while highlighting...

U.S. futures rose on Thursday after a mixed close on Wednesday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher. During his testimony to Congress, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled slower growth and hotter inflation after the central bank left interest rates unchanged. President...

Japan's chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, said that the country cannot accept U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariffs as trade talks continue with the seventh round set to take place in Washington. What Happened: "We have repeatedly explained to the U.S. that Japan's automobile...