Verizon Earnings Help Boost S&P 500 to New High

The latest batch of robust earnings results from major companies helped lift stocks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching new highs.

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Why Trump's next Fed chair may not deliver the interest-rate cuts investors expect

Trump wants to replace Jerome Powell with a Fed chair who will do what he wants. But that still may not produce the steep cuts Wall Street is counting on.

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How China Curbed Its Oil Addiction-and Blunted a U.S. Pressure Point

The Chinese government is boosting domestic production and the EV industry in the name of national security. There are 14 million chargers nationwide.

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The Global Economy Is Powering Through a Historic Increase in Tariffs

Trade, production, growth and other global economic vitals are proving resilient almost four months after President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.

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Firms Cautious About Raising Prices, Bank of Canada Survey Says

Canadian companies face higher costs to purchase goods and services but are limited in raising consumer prices due to competitive pressures and weaker demand, according to quarterly surveys published Monday by the Bank of Canada.

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U.S. Leading Indicators Show Economic Clouds Gathering

The U.S. economy is set to slow, leading economic indicators say, with the impact of tariffs becoming more pronounced in the second half of the year through higher prices.

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Japan's Youthquake Leaves a Political Muddle. Bonds Could Suffer.

Younger voters in Japan are looking for cuts in taxes that they see being funneled to seniors.

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Extreme Weather Is Driving Global Food-Price Spikes

Staple foods-including potatoes, rice, onions, lettuce and fruit-are being hit by price shocks, according to a study led by the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.

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Trump's Tariffs Key to Whether Anticipated ECB Hold Is an End Or A Pause

The central bank is expected to leave borrowing costs unchanged for the first time in a year Thursday. But that might prove to be a brief pause.

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RBA Board Awaits Inflation Update Before Moving to Cut Rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia's monetary policy board kept interest rates on hold earlier this month, deciding that a more gradual pace of cuts was needed.

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Europe Prepares for a U.S. Trade Fight

The European Union still wants a deal, but with U.S. demands growing, the bloc is getting ready to push back.

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Japan Election Throws a Wrench in Trade Talks

A bad night for the ruling coalition could cost the prime minister his job and make it harder to strike a deal with Washington before the August tariff deadline.

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The U.S. Economy Is Regaining Its Swagger

Consumers are spending again after the spring's tariff chill. But some expect growth to be slow.

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July 22, 2025 01:00 ET (05:00 GMT)

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