U.S. Futures Rise, Dollar Recovers Slightly on Trade Optimism

Stock futures pointed to a higher open while the dollar recovered a touch on trade-deal optimism after U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the U.S. had reached a trade agreement with China.

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China to Approve Exports of 'Controlled Items' to U.S.

The Chinese commerce ministry said it would review and approve eligible export applications, in response to a question about rare-earth supplies.

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Inflation in France, Spain Ticks Higher for First Time in 2025

The data gives an early indication of any effect Middle East tensions had on prices in major eurozone economies.

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The Tax Megabill Isn't as Sweet as 2017's. How Companies Still Stand to Gain.

Both small and big businesses would benefit, though some provisions would hurt.

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China's Industrial Profit Declined in May

Weak demand and U.S. trade tariffs weighed on Chinese industrial profit.

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Tokyo Consumer Inflation Eases But Stays Above BOJ's Target

Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area eased in June but remained firmly above the Bank of Japan's 2% target, leaving the central bank balancing on a policy tightrope.

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Bessent Says Proposed 'Revenge Tax' No Longer Needed

A deal has been reached with G-7 nations on international corporate minimum-tax rates.

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Trump's July 9 Tariff Deadline Is 'Not Critical,' White House Says

If trade negotiations don't advance by then, the administration can simply pick a rate, the White House said.

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What's up with inflation? PCE likely to show a small rise in prices despite tariffs.

Higher inflation from tariffs is still expected to flow through the U.S. economy, but Wall Street investors aren't expecting the price increases to show up this week.

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Investors Are Still Wary of the Stock Rally. Five Things That Could Prove Them Right.

Between multiple wars, tariffs, and a deficit-raising government spending bill, there are many reasons for investors to be nervous, yet they appear happy to ignore them all.

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Fed's Barkin Urges Patience on Rate Cuts, Warns Economic Risks Are Rising

That message stands in contrast to recent comments from other Fed officials who say cuts could be considered in July.

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Global Grain Output Expected to Hit Record High, IGC Says

The forecast for the 2024-25 season is three million tons higher than May's estimate and mainly reflects an increase in expectations for corn crops.

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Jobless claims fall to five-week low - no sign of surging layoffs

The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week fell to a five-week low, underscoring the reluctance of businesses to lay off workers even amid the tumult of ongoing trade wars.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

June 27, 2025 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT)

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