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Japan says it won't sacrifice farm sector for tariff deal after Trump rice complaints
TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Japan will not sacrifice the agricultural sector as part of its tariff talks with the United States, its top negotiator said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump complained that the key Asian ally was not buying American rice.Reuters
Tue, Jul 1
GLOBAL ECONOMY-Asian factories hobbled by US tariff risks despite modest relief
TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Factory activity in many Asian economies shrank in June as U.S. tariff uncertainty kept demand low, but signs of modest relief for manufacturers raise the stakes in trade talks with Washington amid the region's gloomy economic recovery prospects.Reuters
Tue, Jul 1
Landmark EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says
BRUSSELS, July 1 (Reuters) - Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google will on Tuesday warn EU antitrust regulators and its critics that landmark European Union rules aimed at reining in Big Tech are hampering innovation to the detriment of European users and businesses.
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Tue, Jul 1
Crypto Inflows Hit $2.7B in One Week, What Are Institutions Buying?
Crypto asset investment products saw continued momentum last week, with $2.7 billion in net inflows reported across major funds. According to data from CoinShares, this marks the 11th consecutive week of inflows, bringing the year-to-date total to $16.9 billion.Bitcoinist
Tue, Jul 1
GLOBAL ECONOMY-Asian factories hobbled by US tariff risks despite modest relief
TOKYO, July 1 (Reuters) - Factory activity in many Asian economies shrank in June as U.S. tariff uncertainty kept demand low, but signs of modest relief for manufacturers raise the stakes in trade talks with Washington amid the region's gloomy economic recovery prospects.Reuters
Tue, Jul 1
GRAINS-Corn drops for second session on improved US crop rating; soybeans, wheat down
SINGAPORE, July 1 (Reuters) - Chicago corn fell on Tuesday, with prices under pressure from a weekly U.S. report showing robust crop condition, boosting prospects of higher output amid plentiful Brazilian supplies.Reuters
Tue, Jul 1
AI Frenzy Reignites! Meta Stock Surges to Record High, Following NVIDIA’s Lead
Meta Platforms(META) soared to a new all-time high on Monday, June 30, hitting an intraday peak of $747.90 before closing up 0.61% at $738.09. The rally was fueled by a major restructuring of its AI division, signaling Meta’s deepening commitment to artificial intelligence.
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Tue, Jul 1
Senate tries to overcome vote-a-rama, infighting to pass Trump's $3.3 trillion bill
Democrats criticize bill for Medicaid cutsSenate Republicans face internal divisions over debt impactRand Paul opposes bill due to $5 trillion borrowing limit hikeMusk says he'll target bill-backers in 2026 mid-term electionBy Richard Cowan, Bo Erickson and David Morgan WASHINGTON, June 30 (R...Reuters
Tue, Jul 1
Trump hammers Powell again as Bessent mulls Fed power transition timeline
Trump sends personal note to Powell on ratesTrump on social media says policy rate should be 1%Fed officials waiting on tariff impactBy Michael S. Derby and Howard Schneider June 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday continued hammering at the U.S. Federal Reserve to ease monetary policReuters
Tue, Jul 1
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs, cap best quarter in over a year
S&P, Nasdaq end quarter with double-digit gainsBanking shares rise after Fed's stress test Indexes up: Dow 0.63%, S&P 0.52%, Nasdaq 0.48%By Sabrina Valle NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record closing highs on Monday, capping their best quarter in ov...Reuters
Tue, Jul 1
Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri in major reversal, Bloomberg News reports
June 30 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is weighing using artificial intelligence technology from Anthropic or OpenAI to power a new version of Siri, instead of its own in-house models, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Shares of the iPhone maker, which had traded down earlier in the session, closed 2% hi
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Tue, Jul 1
Elon Musk renews criticism of Trump spending bill, calls for new political party
June 30 (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk reiterated his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's spending legislation on Monday, arguing that it underscores the need for a new political party.The Tesla TSLA.O chief slammed the "insane spending" of the bill, particularly the measure th...Reuters
Tue, Jul 1
Dollar hits near 4-year low versus euro, weighed by worries over tax bill, trade deal
Dollar index on track for biggest H1 drop since early 1970s Euro hits highest since 2021 against the greenbackChina trade progress precedes July 9 tariff deadlineCanadian dollar strengthens after US digital tax is haltedBy Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a near four-yea
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Tue, Jul 1
Trump complains about US-Japan trade talks as Bessent warns of higher tariffs
Trump says U.S. will send tariff rate letter to JapanTariff rates expected to increase on July 9Japan negotiator says the countries are working hard on a dealBy David Lawder WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump expressed frustration with U.S.-Japan trade negotiations on Monday aReuters
Tue, Jul 1
Oil edges down on easing Middle East risks but gains for a second month
Brent up 6% in June, US crude gains 7% Oil supply risk premium shrinking, says analyst OPEC+ plans could smother any upside in prices, says analystBy Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, June 30 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged down on Monday as investors weighed easing Middle East risks and a possible OPEC+ ...Reuters
Mon, Jun 30
Morgan Stanley Outlook for H2 2025: Three Reasons Why the S&P 500 Can Keep Rising to New Highs
TradingKey - Amid ongoing trade uncertainty and worsening fiscal deficit concerns, the S&P 500 still managed to close the first half of 2025 at a record high. Looking ahead to the second half of the year, Morgan Stanley analysts believe this rally can continue, supported by three key factors.
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Mon, Jun 30
2025 Mid-Year Review: The Reversal of the “End of U.S. Exceptionalism” — Strongest Bond Rally in 5 Years, New Equity Highs
TradingKey - In the first half of 2025, concerns over the end of U.S. exceptionalism dominated global investor sentiment, as Trump’s tariff policies triggered frequent sell-offs across stocks, bonds, and the dollar. However, by June, a shift was underway — with U.S. equities hitting record highs ...TradingKey
Mon, Jun 30
REFILE-ANALYSIS-Even as markets rally, Trump's policymaking causes market angst
Investors see rally to fresh highs as fragileAnalysts describe environment of 'extreme policy uncertainty'Options market shows little sign of euphoria Wide bid/ask spreads, diminished liquidity characterize US stocksBy Suzanne McGee June 28 (Reuters) - As Wall Street puts April's tari...Reuters
Mon, Jun 30
Disney up as Jefferies upgrades to 'buy' on cruise growth, limited parks risk
** Shares of media company Walt Disney DIS.N rise 1.6% to $124.35 premarket** Jefferies upgrades stock rating to "buy" from "hold" on stronger theme parks, cruise business, among others** Brokerage raises DIS PT to $144 from $100, representing an upside of ~18% to stock's last cl...
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Mon, Jun 30
