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U.S. stock futures jumped on Monday after a muted day of trade on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading over 2% in premarket. U.S. and China announced a 90-day truce to pause the reciprocal tariffs on Monday and revised it from 125% to 10%. This comes after the White House...

On Sunday, University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers highlighted the unusual carveouts in the new U.S.-U.K. trade framework, with leading British brands such as Rolls-Royce Plc, Aston Martin, Bentley, and several other high-end automakers effectively dodging the tariffs. What Happened: During...

On Monday, the U.S. and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other’s goods, marking a considerable easing of trade tensions. As a result, major tech stocks caught in the trade war, such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA),...

U.S. stock futures rose Sunday evening after weekend trade talks in Geneva signaled potential de-escalation in the ongoing trade war with China. The S&P 500 Futures are up 1.35%, trading at 5,754.50, Nasdaq Futures are trading at 20,515.25, up 1.88%, and finally Dow Jones Futures are up 1.01%,...

Google searches for the phrase "Are we in a recession" have soared to their second-highest level in recorded history, reflecting deepening public anxiety about the U.S. economy. The trend, highlighted in a recent post on X by Barchart, signals growing concern among Americans, even as official...

For the first time since the COVID pandemic, zero cargo ships are on their way from China to the two primary ports in California. This sudden halt in trade comes in the wake of the Trump administration imposing substantial tariffs on Chinese imports. What Happened: According to a report, no cargo...

Wall Street traded slightly lower by midday Friday, as investors adopted a wait-and-see stance ahead of a potential trade breakthrough, with high-stakes negotiations between U.S. officials—led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—and Chinese authorities set to unfold over the weekend. President...

After a trade-induced slowdown bruised the economy in early 2025 and with another dip forecast for this coming fall, Wells Fargo says the Federal Reserve is poised to cut rates aggressively amid deteriorating labor market conditions. In an outlook shared this week, the investment bank’s...

Increasing pressure from rising borrowing costs could soon force Washington to scale back its protectionist stance. Bank of America's chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett predicts that tariffs will decline this quarter to avoid destabilizing the massive U.S. debt funding machine. In a note...

U.S. stock futures fluctuated between gains and losses on Friday, following a three-day winning streak. Major benchmark index futures were mixed in premarket trading. The U.S. and U.K. sealed a bilateral trade deal, cutting tariffs, boosting industrial ties, and securing billions in new market...

Prominent economist Mohamed A. El-Erian has highlighted potential “adverse implications” for domestic industries following a surprisingly strong surge in China’s exports for April. In a post on X, El-Erian noted that China’s exports jumped by 8% in April, significantly...

In a bold move against the United States’ tariff policy, the European Union (EU) is preparing to present its case at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The EU is also proposing countermeasures worth €95 billion ($107.4 billion). What Happened: The European Commission is planning to challenge...

The iShares MSCI International Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE:IMTM) has been a significant player in the international equities segment, drawing renewed investor interest with changing global trade patterns. The fund saw a temporary dip during the last month with the announcement of President Trump...

The U.S. and U.K. sealed a bilateral trade deal Wednesday, cutting tariffs, boosting industrial ties and securing billions in new market access. The announcement came during a White House press conference where President Donald Trump unveiled the agreement alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer...

Beyond Meat Inc. (NASDAQ:BYND) missed analyst expectations in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year and withdrew its full-year revenue guidance, citing the ongoing economic uncertainties. However, the CEO forecasted a “relatively minimal” tariff impact on the firm. What Happened...