Stocks Gain as New Tariff Deadline Eyed

Stocks rose, with major U.S. indexes climbing 1% or more and everything from utilities to meme stocks rallying.

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Trump Threatens Higher Tariff Rates on India Over Russian Oil

India has a large trade surplus with the U.S. and was previously facing 25% rates set to go into effect this Thursday.

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EU Prepares to Pause U.S. Counter-Tariffs for 6 Months

The European Union is preparing to suspend a package of retaliatory tariffs it had intended to impose on goods from the U.S. had it failed to secure a trade deal with President Trump by Aug. 1.

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U.S. Factory Orders Declined in June

New orders from U.S. factories contracted 4.8% month over month to $611.7 billion in June. Orders have dropped for two of the past three months.

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U.S. Employment Trends Weaken, Underlining Labor-Market Jitters

The Conference Board's Employment Trends Index fell to 107.55 in July from an upwardly revised 108.19 in June, the research group said.

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China Is Choking Supply of Critical Minerals to Western Defense Companies

Beijing is squeezing the flow of key elements needed to make defense systems, a sign of the leverage China has over the U.S. military supply chain.

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Swiss Inflation Edged Higher in July

Inflation edged higher last month than the same month of last year suggesting the SNB could push interest rates below zero later this year.

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Trump Seeks Bigger Overhaul at Labor Statistics Bureau, Adviser Says

Kevin Hassett said the president wants his own people at the agency to provide "more transparent and reliable" jobs data.

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Cash Windfall From Trump's Tax Law Is Starting to Show Up at Big Companies

Investors are watching boosts to free cash flow as estimates of tax savings trickle out.

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BOE Expected to Lower Its Key Rate Thursday and Signal More of the Same

The Bank of England is expected to stick to its cautious rate-cut path at a time when inflation remains high even as there are clear signs of a cooling jobs market.

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American Consumers Are Getting Thrifty Again

Generic brands and bulk buying are on the rise as shoppers find themselves in a summer of economic uncertainty.

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It's a Scorching Hot Summer for Deals on Wall Street. Vacation Can Wait.

The busiest week for dealmaking since 2021 has bankers and lawyers scrambling.

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Trump's 'Slap in the Face' Puts Neutral Switzerland in Trade-War Crossfire

Swiss officials and business leaders reacted with shock and confusion after the president's executive order imposing a 39% tariff-a higher rate than all but three nations. The reason for it? A skyrocketing trade imbalance.

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The AI Boom's Hidden Risk to the Economy

The build-out of artificial-intelligence infrastructure is costing a fortune, straining companies and capital markets.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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