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U.S. stock markets hit record highs, fueled by a newly ratified U.S.-China trade deal, as confirmed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The agreement, aimed at strengthening supply chains, eased investor fears. The S&P 500, as shown in the finance card above, rose 0.5% to 614.91, while the Nasdaq matched that …

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed readiness to strike a trade deal with the Trump administration, but with caveats. Facing U.S. threats of 50% tariffs by July 9, the EU is open to concessions, particularly on autonomous vehicle regulations, to protect key sectors like autos and steel. …

The upcoming release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for May is expected to provide valuable insights into inflationary pressures and influence market expectations about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. According to forecasts, the core PCE Price Index—considered the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation—will increase by …

French President Emmanuel Macron declared that Europe would counter a proposed 10% US tariff with equivalent levies on American firms. This bold stance highlights mounting friction between European leaders and the US, as markets reacted with the EUR/USD falling 0.18% to 1.1682. Macron’s warning signals Europe’s readiness to protect its …

A potential shake-up in Federal Reserve leadership under President Donald Trump has sparked a surge in financial markets, raising questions about the future of U.S. monetary policy. Speculation about replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term extends to May 2026, has fueled optimism for a more dovish approach, with …

US stocks continued their upward climb during Thursday’s trading session, with the S&P 500 rising approximately 0.4%, nearing record highs. Fueled by speculation about replacing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and positive economic data, the market saw robust gains.The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced by about 0.5%, outperforming its previous session, …

A Remarkable RecoveryAsian markets have staged a striking comeback from the turmoil of April 2025, shrugging off fears of a trade war sparked by U.S. tariffs. MSCI’s Asia equities index has surged 25% to a four-year high, while a regional currency gauge hit its strongest level since October. This rally, …

The NATO summit in The Hague on June 24-25, 2025, has thrust defense budgets into sharp focus, with allies pledging to raise spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, up from the prior 2% target. Fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for equitable contributions and escalating Russian threats, this …

The Federal Reserve’s proposal to loosen leverage rules for major banks has ignited controversy, with some policymakers signaling opposition. This move, announced on June 25, 2025, aims to adjust the enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio (eSLR), a post-2008 crisis measure to bolster banking stability. The debate centers on balancing financial resilience …

U.S. stocks displayed resilience on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 climbing 0.2% and edging within 1% of record highs, driven by tech sector strength and optimism over a U.S.-Qatar-mediated ceasefire between Iran and Israel, announced Tuesday. The Nasdaq surged 0.4%, buoyed by tech stocks like Nvidia, which jumped over 3% …