Wall Street saw a modest retreat following a startling ADP private payrolls report that revealed an unexpected decline of 33,000 jobs in June, marking the first drop since March 2023. The ADP data, which fell significantly short of economists’ expectations of a 100,000-job gain, raised alarms about the health of …
Read More »Trump’s Bold Policy Overhaul Advances: House Vote on Horizon
A comprehensive policy bill championed by President Trump has narrowly passed the Senate, marking a significant step forward for his administration’s ambitious domestic agenda. The legislation, which includes substantial tax cuts, increased military spending, and stricter immigration policies, comes at the cost of significant reductions to healthcare and nutritional programs. …
Read More »Dow Soars 426 Points as Investors Shift from Tech to Healthcare; Tesla Plunges Amid Trump-Musk Feud
Dow Soars 426 Points as Investors Shift to Healthcare; Tesla Plunges Amid Trump-Musk Feud The U.S. stock market opened the third quarter with mixed performance, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 426 points, a 1% gain, driven by a rotation from technology to defensive sectors like healthcare. The S&P …
Read More »Senate Approves Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’: Key Provisions and Next Steps
The US Senate passed President Donald Trump’s ambitious legislative package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” marking a significant milestone in his administration’s economic agenda. The 940-page bill, which narrowly cleared procedural hurdles over the weekend, survived a contentious “vote-a-rama” session to secure approval. Combining sweeping tax cuts, spending …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Pull Back Amid Trade and Fiscal Policy Uncertainty
1. Market Overview and Trade SentimentU.S. stock futures slipped on Tuesday, retreating from recent record highs as investors digested the latest headlines on trade and fiscal policy. At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down by 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures fell 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped 0.2%. …
Read More »TSX Climbs, U.S. Markets Hit Peaks on Trade Breakthrough
Canadian Market GainsOn June 30, 2025, Canada’s S&P/TSX composite index rose 164.79 points to 26,857.11, with all sectors advancing. The rally followed Canada’s repeal of a digital services tax, defusing tensions after U.S. President Trump paused trade talks. Prime Minister Mark Carney tied the decision to ongoing trade negotiations, sparking …
Read More »Explainer: Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill: Features, Impacts, and Market Dynamics (June 2025)
Overview of the Legislative ProposalIn June 2025, President Donald Trump’s proposed tax and spending bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” has emerged as a cornerstone of his second-term economic agenda. This ambitious legislation aims to permanently extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which reduced corporate tax …
Read More »Key Events and Data to Watch This Week
As global markets head into a holiday-shortened trading week in the U.S., several key developments are set to shape investor sentiment. The focus will be on the ongoing debate in the Senate regarding President Donald Trump’s signature tax-and-spending bill, crucial job market data due on Thursday, and Tesla’s upcoming second-quarter …
Read More »Trade Deal Sparks Record Rally: Can Markets Keep Climbing?
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 …
Read More »Explainer: Europe’s Trade Concessions Versus Trump’s Tariff Threat
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. …
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