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China and US Target Tariff Reductions on Agricultural Products
US and China seek tariff rollbacks on agricultural products to preserve trade truce.
Treasuries Slip Before Payrolls as Traders Weigh Warsh Comments
Treasuries slip ahead of payrolls; Warsh's dovish inflation comments weigh on yields.
French Heat Wave Kills Poultry, Corn Crops in Key Farming Nation
French heat wave reduces corn output by 30% and kills poultry, pressuring food prices and inflation.
US Jobs Preview: What to Watch for in the June Report
US June jobs report expected to show improvement, unemployment steady at 4.3%.
Investors Are Using Leveraged ETFs to Turbocharge AI Bets
Investors using leveraged ETFs to amplify AI bets, increasing market risk and potential for sharp reversals.
Apple and Google app store fees targeted by UK competition watchdog
UK watchdog consults on requiring Apple and Google to allow rival payment systems in app stores.
Oil Headed for Largest Quarterly Price Drop Since 2020
Oil set for largest quarterly drop since 2020 amid potential glut and US-Iran peace progress.
Europe Regulator Recognizes India Sovereign Bond Clearing House
Europe recognizes India's sovereign bond clearinghouse, easing foreign bank access to Indian bond market.
Iran Ratchets Up Talk of Controlling Hormuz Before New Talks | The Opening Trade 6/30/2026
Iran threatens to control Strait of Hormuz, raising oil supply disruption risk ahead of US talks.
BlackRock Downgrades Emerging-Market Equities Over AI Risks
BlackRock downgrades EM equities due to AI risks, bullish on euro-area bonds.
Market Has ‘Resilience Factor,’ Says Oppenheimer’s Stoltzfus
Oppenheimer strategist cites market resilience amid economic and geopolitical challenges.
Keir Starmer unveils defence plan including £5bn for drones
UK PM Starmer unveils defence plan with £5bn for drones, but likely insufficient to meet military funding needs.