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In a defiant response to a major legal setback, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a renewed and more aggressive push on trade tariffs, insisting that his administration will find alternative legal routes to impose new duties despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that curtailed his authority.Speaking from the White House …

U.S. financial markets and cryptocurrencies moved decisively higher after a landmark decision by the US Supreme Court struck down sweeping tariffs imposed under emergency powers, removing a major source of economic and policy uncertainty that had weighed on global sentiment.The ruling concluded that the former president Donald Trump exceeded his …

Nvidia is close to finalizing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI, marking a significant strategic move by the world’s leading AI chipmaker to take a direct stake in one of its largest and most influential customers, according to a person familiar with the matter. The investment is expected to form …

European equities traded higher on Friday and were on track to post their strongest weekly gains since early January, supported by an improving corporate earnings outlook and easing concerns over near-term disruption from artificial intelligence, although persistent geopolitical tensions tempered overall enthusiasm. By 09:42 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index …

German business activity expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in February, supported by a rebound in manufacturing and stronger momentum in the services sector, according to flash PMI data released on Friday. The German Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.1 in February, exceeding market expectations of 52.2 and improving …

Comments from Mary Daly reinforced the view that US monetary policy is on solid footing, with current settings seen as appropriate for prevailing economic conditions. Recent progress on inflation, alongside signs of a healthier balance in the labor market, has reduced the need for urgent policy changes.Inflation progress supports patienceDaly …

Nvidia in Focus Ahead of Earnings as AI Momentum Faces a Critical TestAs its latest earnings release approaches, Nvidia has moved firmly into the market spotlight. Expectations are high that the results will offer fresh insight into whether the global surge in artificial intelligence spending remains intact—or is beginning to …

US stocks moved lower on Thursday as investors shifted to a more defensive stance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by nearly 300 points, giving up a portion of the previous session’s gains as uncertainty resurfaced across global markets.Middle East risks reignite inflation worriesRenewed tensions involving the United States and …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday as investors digested a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes, alongside fresh earnings from key retail and industrial bellwethers. At 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones futures fell 190 points, or 0.4%, S&P 500 futures declined 25 points, …

European equity markets traded lower on Thursday as investors worked through a heavy slate of quarterly corporate results while remaining cautious amid elevated geopolitical tensions. By 03:02 ET (08:02 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.3%, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.2%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 declined 0.2%, reflecting a broadly risk-averse …