U.S. Stock Futures Rise on China Trade Talk Hopes 
 

Global stock markets were up-along with the dollar-with sentiment further buoyed by the prospect that the Trump administration will announce a trade-deal framework with the U.K.

 
Trump to Announce Trade-Deal Framework With Britain 
 

The White House hopes the deal will be the first in a series of trade agreements since it imposed tariffs against allies and adversaries.

 
U.S. to Overhaul Curbs on AI Chip Exports After Industry Backlash 
 

A rule limiting many countries' access to American technology was set to take effect May 15.

 
Why the Fed Isn't Ready to Join Other Central Banks in Cutting Rates 
 

The U.S. faces risks of higher inflation and unemployment. Countries without tax hikes on imports are focused on the hit to growth.

 
Sweden's Riksbank and Norway's Norges Bank Hold Rates Steady 
 

Policymakers left their key rates unchanged, mirroring the Fed's earlier decision as they assess the economic impact of tariffs.

 
Malaysia Central Bank Holds Firm in Unsteady Environment 
 

Malaysia's central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady again in a widely expected decision that comes as tariffs threaten economic stability.

 
Fentanyl Crisis Provided Opening for U.S.-China Trade Talks 
 

A planned meeting in Switzerland will be the first direct talks over trade during Trump's second term.

 
A currency-market 'avalanche' is heading for the U.S. dollar, and the tremors started this week 
 

Investors are right to be concerned that the wild swings in the global currency market seen over the past few days could portend more pain for the U.S. dollar, one market veteran said.

 
Trump's Tariffs Rattle Small Businesses.  Four Survival Stories. 
 

Small, privately held businesses often lack the resources and financial strength to survive high tariffs against their trade partners. How some are coping.

 
BOE Set to Cut Interest Rates Again. Why the Fed Is Lagging Further Behind the U.K. 
 

President Donald Trump's widespread tariffs have increased uncertainty about the outlook across the globe, and BOE officials say that's more likely to bring inflation rates down rather than push them up.

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