Nasdaq, S&P Close Higher

Stocks finished the day mixed, with optimism about potential trade deals and U.S. economic resilience wavering..

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OPEC Signals Cautious Optimism on Trade, Holds Oil Demand Forecast

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries trimmed its economic growth outlook and kept its oil demand forecast steady as it prepares to accelerate production.

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Trump Meets New Syrian Leader After Announcing End of Sanctions

Trump later heaped praise on the president, calling him a ‘tough guy,’ and urged Ahmed al-Sharaa to normalize relations with Israel.

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U.S. Crude Oil Supplies Rise Unexpectedly

U.S. crude oil inventories posted an unexpected build last week, while product stocks fell amid higher demand, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration

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U.S. Scraps ‘AI Diffusion’ Rule in Revamp of Biden-Era Chip Curbs

The U.S. has revamped Biden-era rules on artificial-intelligence chips, scrapping a measure that had been unpopular with technology firms like Nvidia.

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Tariffs' Direction Is Now Clear: How the New Economy Will Look

The levies are likely to achieve some of President Donald Trump’s goals, but at a price.

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Tariff Truce May Not Help China’s Economy Much. Here’s Why.

The pause in super-high tariffs from the U.S. may discourage China from using the aggressive stimulus needed to jump-start its economy.

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The Indiana City on the Front Lines of Trump’s Trade War

“The uncertainty hurts,” says Columbus, Ind., Mayor Mary Ferdon.

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Wall Street’s fear gauge just dropped with striking speed. What historically comes next for stocks?

Extreme volatility in the U.S. stock market has evaporated, with a popular gauge of investor anxiety now sending a bullish signal.

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Goodbye, EV Tax Credit. Hello, Aid for Buyers of U.S.-Made Cars.

The House Ways and Means Committee, which drafts tax legislation, is set to release so-called markup details of a budget reconciliation bill.

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GOP Mega Bill’s Details Are Out. Now the Fighting Begins.

Medicaid cuts are drawing protesters as tax deductions and deficit spending divide Republicans.

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Mild April Inflation Captures Early Stages of Tariff Effects

The consumer-price index was up 0.2% over the month, while annual inflation was 2.3%.

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Trump Slashes ‘De Minimis’ Tariffs on Small Shipments From China

The U.S. said it would cut tariffs on low-value parcels from China to 54% from 120%, hours after Washington and Beijing agreed to a 90-day trade truce.

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