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We hear from a slew of ECB board governors at the IMF Annual Meetings in Washington where they tell us the European economy is on the right trajectory to bringing inflation down and to boost growth but they remain divided over on how to tackle potential future pitfalls. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CNBC the White House will act in the U.S.'s best interest as the trade war with China threatens to flare up once again. Bessent said the stock market will not influence any U.S. government decisions. Nestlé posts better than expected Q3 sales with investors anticipating new CEO Philippe Navratil's new strategy for the Swiss food giant. And in tech news, the world's largest contract chip maker, TSMC, posts a near 40% rise in net profit in the third quarter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ECB President Christine Lagarde refuses to call an end to the central bank's interest rate cutting cycle despite hailing the resilience of euro zone economies. Lagarde tells our colleagues Stateside she is anticipating all risks. Dutch chip maker ALSM posts net bookings ahead of forecasts for Q3 and is expecting stable sales next year despite a major slowdown in Chinese demand. Luxury giant LVMH posts a 1 per cent increase in third quarter sales thanks to a rebound in the Chinese market. We speak to the CEO of Swiss watch maker Breitling, Georges Kern, who says an easing of political tensions would immediately boost luxury goods consumption.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq enjoy their best session since May, even as trade tensions with China simmer while Broadcom jumps 10% after becoming the latest chipmaker to ink a deal with OpenAI. President Trump declares the end of the war in Gaza, as the last living Israeli hostages are returned and hundreds of Palestinian detainees are released. At a special summit in Egypt, Trump points to an era of peace. Silver prices set an all-time high after a historic short-squeeze on the London market.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Futures point to a stock market rebound across Europe and the US as President Trump says 'it will all be fine' - after triggering a Friday sell-off with his 100% tariff threat against China. Meanwhile, Israel's military says the first hostages have been released by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, as President Trump flies into the region. Iraq's Prime Minister tells CNBC he hopes today marks the start of lasting peace. Over in France, Sebastian Lecornu unveils his new government, two days after being reappointed Prime Minister - and prepares to present a budget proposal today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The U.S. government shutdown continues into a tenth day, dragging the Dow to its worst session in almost a month. Europe's Stoxx 600, however, enjoys its longest week-to-week winning streak since August. We are live in Paris where the office of President Macron has pledged to pick his new prime minister – France's sixth in less than two years – by the end of today. The Israeli cabinet has ratified President Trump's ceasefire deal with Hamas which could see operations in Gaza suspended within 24 hours and Israeli hostages freed by the start of next week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Israel and Hamas agree on the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal and hostage return in what is a crucial first step to ending the two-year conflict. We are live in Paris where outgoing Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu predicts France should have a replacement for his post within 48 hours as lawmakers attempt to calm the latest political turmoil engulfing the country. In Hong Kong, listed shares of HSBC nosedive after the lender announces it will cease buybacks for three years in a proposal to take Hang Seng Bank private. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fears of a strong A.I.-fueled rally puts an end to a seven-day winning streak for the S&P 500 but gold shows no sign of stopping, breaking through the symbolic $4000/oz level. The U.S. government shutdown enters its second week with little hope of any breakthrough. President Trump has hinted he could deny back-pay for certain federal workers. And BMW is forced to slash its FY sales forecasts on the back of U.S. tariffs and poor Chinese demand. The German auto maker now says a dip on the year looks inevitable.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
French President Emmanuel Macron scrambles to deal with the fallout of Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu's shock resignation yesterday which caused yields to soar and French equities to plunge. The U.S. government shutdown continues, edging gold prices ever closer to the landmark $4,000 mark. And in tech news, chip designer AMD sees shares skyrocket by up to 20 per cent following its multi-billion dollar tie-up with ChatGPT maker OpenAI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Nikkei hits an all-time high, surpassing the 48k-mark for the first time ever following the ruling LDP leadership vote which will see Sanae Takaichi installed as the country's first female prime minister. The U.S. government shutdown enters its sixth day with President Trump threatening mass federal lay-offs. In France, new prime minister Sebastien Lecornu picks his new cabinet with Macron ally Roland Lescure set to become the country's new finance ministerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Equity markets on both sides of The Pond notch another week of record highs as investors seem to shrug off any concerns relating the U.S. government shutdown. Into its third day, President Trump continues to warn that the shutdown will result in mass Federal agency lay-offs. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells CNBC the Democrats are responsible for the shutdown and will feel its ‘ramifications'. And in autos news, Tesla posts record Q3 deliveries but shares are down as investors fear the fallout for the sector as EV tax credits expire. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The U.S. government shuts down after Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a federal funding deal. President Trump has warned of lay-offs. Ahead of today's EU summit in Copenhagen, we speak exclusively to Luxembourg's Prime Minister, Luc Friedman, who says that the bloc must provide stronger deterrence in the face of an increasingly hostile Russia. Sports giant Nike posts a surprise growth in sales which has pushed its stock up by almost 5 per cent as its turnaround strategy begins to pay off. The retailer warned, however, that progress will not necessarily be linear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The U.S. government remains shut down but President Trump says his administration will use the opportunity to save money in key areas. Markets remain sanguine with the Stoxx 600 and the S&P 500 recording all-time highs. In Copenhagen, European leaders back the introduction of drone walls to block increasing Russian incursions. The bloc falls short of agreeing to use frozen Russian assets to help with the reconstruction of Ukraine. OpenAI unveils its latest partnership with South Korea's Samsung and SK Hynix, sending both companies' shares soaring. Meanwhile, we are live at Italian Tech Week in Turin where the CTO of Microsoft, Kevin Scott, tells us OpenAI is key to his firm's future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pharma stocks in Asia plunge following President Trump slapping tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the sector with the EU avoiding the brunt of the impact due to its trade deal with the U.S. Q2 GDP in the U.S. expands by more than expected, notching the fastest pace of growth in almost two years. President Trump signs an executive order to keep TikTok operational Stateside. The company is valued at $14bn but Beijing avoids commenting on the deal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are live in Canary Wharf with Squawk On The Road where the UK's economic outlook is front and centre. We'll be speaking to business leaders and executives to get their take on the national forecast. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cools rate cut expectations sending both U.S. and European stocks into the red. Powell said the current economic situation Stateside poses ‘two-sided risks'. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nvidia unveils plans for a $100bn investment in Open A.I. with the two firms partnering on data centres. CEOs Jensen Huang and Sam Altman tell CNBC the giant investment will release the sector's potential. Dutch chip equipment maker ASMI slashes its FY forecasts, citing disappointing demand in two key units. Fed board governor and Trump ally Stephen Miran urges the central bank to cut rates by almost two percentage points.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The U.S. unveils an H-1B visa with a $100,000 price tag which has sent shockwaves through U.S.-based tech sector companies. Indian tech stocks have plunged in early trade as a result. President Trump says he has an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping to keep TikTok operational in the United States with Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and media mogul Lachlan Murdoch set to be investors. The UK joins Portugal, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestinian statehood ahead of the UNGA. And in banking news, Spain's BBVA has upped the ante to increase a hostile takeover bid for smaller rival Banco Sabadell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Trump ends his second state visit to the UK by signing a ‘tech prosperity deal' with the country and haling the ‘special relationship' between the two countries. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer heralds the agreement as the biggest investment package of its kind. The BoE keeps interest rates steady and reins in bond sales. Governor Andrew Bailey admits that the path for future cuts is now uncertain. Intel shares are up following Nvidia's purchase of a $5bn stake in the chip maker. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang describes the move is ‘an incredible investment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivers a long-anticipated rate cut as labour market concerns mount Stateside. President Trump is treated to a series of royal ceremonies, military parades, a flypast and a lavish white-tie banquet during his unprecedented second state visit to the UK. Today the focus turns to trade deals and a business roundtable together with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. And in the City, investors await a potential Bank of England rate hold and whether policy makers move to rein in the pace of UK gilts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
U.S. tech companies unveil more than $50bn in UK investments as President Trump arrives in the country for an unprecedented second state visit. CPI figures in the UK come in at 3.8 per cent – up 0.3 per cent month-on-month in August. In the U.S., investors are braced for a key rate decision from the Federal Reserve. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the central bank has been behind the curve and now expects movement from the central bank. Swiss food giant Nestlé's chairman Paul Bulcke steps down after almost 10 years at the helm. Pablo Isa has been named his successor, just weeks after the sudden departure of CEO Laurent Freixe due to the revelation of romantic improprieties with a subordinate co-worker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Google is the latest U.S company to unveil a UK investment as President Trump prepares to fly into the country for his historic second state visit. Trump is also due to speak to his Chinee counterpart President Xi Jinping on Friday following reportedly successful trade talks about TikTok's ownership. With the FOMC convening, traders are anticipating a cut from the central bank as board of governors Trump nominee Stephen Miran is confirmed by the Senate. However, an appeals court rejects the President's decision to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook over claims she committed mortgage fraud. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chinese manufacturing growth in August came in at its weakest for a year while retail sales slumped to a nine-month low. Fitch downgrades France's credit rating to A+ from AA- due to a rising debt ratio and political upheaval following the collapse of Francois Bayrou's government. The UK announces investment from big banks and a nuclear power agreement ahead of President Trump's second state visit. However, several large pharmaceutical companies are snubbing further investment in the UK following a falling out over drug pricing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
U.S. core inflation data comes in as expected while unemployment claims are almost at 4-year highs which boosts hopes of a Fed rate cut next week. Global equities respond by pushing into the green. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to hold talks with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Madrid next week. Top of the agenda will be trade, security and Tik Tok's presence in the U.S.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A 36 per cent surge in Oracle shares helps to fuel a second day in the green for the S&P 500 after the tech giant announced a series of multi-billion dollar A.I. cloud deals. A police manhunt is under way following the assassination of conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, at a university campus event in Utah. The ECB is expected to hold interest rates steady today but further cuts are still expected by year-end as French political gridlock threatens wider growth across the euro zone. And buy-now, pay-later lender Klarna makes its public debut on the NYSE, breathing new life into Wall Street's capital markets.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Israel fires missiles at Hamas' leadership targets in Qatar, undermining hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza and drawing the ire of President Trump. Emmanuel Macron appoints defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as his next prime minister. Lecornu is now tasked with passing the government's reform agenda as well as a its fiscal package. A U.S. judge has temporarily prevented President Trump from firing Fed governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage improprieties, saying that the claims of fraud before she was appointed would not constitute grounds for removal. And in pharma news, drug maker Novo Nordisk is set to slash up to 9,000 jobs on the back of weaker sales and strong competition Stateside. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are live in Paris where the French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou loses a vote of confidence over his austerity budget. France will now seek its fifth prime minister in less than two years. Bayrou warned lawmakers that while they can oust him, they cannot ‘erase reality' about the country's ballooning debt. We are also in Munich at the IAA Mobility 2025 show where European car makers show off their latest models with Chinese rivals cranking up the pressure across the Continent. Xpeng boss He Xiaopeng tells CNBC he plans to take his mass-market Mona brand overseas next year. At the Gastech summit in Milan we speak to TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné who says European energy markets must diversify in the face of Opec+ output hikes, U.S. tariffs and tighter sanctions on Russia. And the European single market also dominates discussions at the Ambrosetti Forum with former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta telling this channel that President Trump's tariffs have served as a ‘federator' for European unity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We hear from U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal at the Ambrosetti Forum who calls last week's military parade attendees in Beijing “a tableau of tyrants”. The Democratic senator for Connecticut urged the U.S. and Europe to present a united front against an “axis of upheaval”. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns after less than a year in power following a sequence of failed elections. The Nikkei, however, surges on anticipation Ishiba's successor may usher in wider fiscal loosening. French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is on the verge of being ousted in today's vote of no confidence in his austerity budget - a result which will raise concern over France's ability to cut debt and spending. In oil news, Opec+ nations move to unwind production cuts, boosting output by 137,000bpd in October as Saudi Arabia looks to reassert its market dominance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We are live on the shores of Lake Como in Italy where trade and defence will the focus at the Ambrosetti Forum. We hear from Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz who says the EU should have performed better in trade negotiations with the U.S. The S&P 500 hits a new record high and bond yields fall following this week's multi-year highs as markets await today's U.S. jobs data, hoping for further Fed rates easing. Ukrainian allies agree to post-war security guarantees at a summit in Paris with arrangements made for international troops to be stationed on land and at sea, despite admitting that a peace deal remains elusive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The recent bond rout calms but deeper concerns about the global fiscal picture keeps bond yields at multi-year highs. We hear from Commerzbank CEO Bettina Orlopp who says markets should closely monitor government responses. In the U.S., a soft jobs reports raises hopes of a September rate cut and helps ease pressure on the bond market. Fed chair candidate pick Christopher Waller suggests more rate cuts are on their way. And in France, President Macron holds a ‘coalition of the willing' summit for Ukraine and its allies as supportive nations seek to shore up U.S. support for eventual post-war guarantees.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nestlé ousts its CEO Laurent Freixe following the revelation of an undisclosed relationship with a subordinate co-worker. The head of Nespresso, Philipp Navratil, has been appointed to run the Swiss food giant. Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, calling him ‘a dear friend' as the two countries seek to strengthen global alliances following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. In France, Marine Le Pen's Rassemblement National party calls for new elections as Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's government teeters on the brink of collapse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts leaders from more than 20 nations at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Xi outlined his vision for a new global bloc to counter the current U.S. administration. An appeals court in the U.S. rules that most of President Trump's trade tariffs are illegal which could trigger worldwide economic uncertainty. In retail news, shares in Alibaba soar on the back of strong A.I.-related sales in its cloud division. The Chinese e-commerce giant is reportedly working to produce an A.I.-focused semi-conductor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook faces renewed pressure after a third criminal referral over her mortgage applications surfaces. President Trump shuts down a century-old tax loophole and threatens a 50 per cent levy on goods worth less than $800. And the European Union threatens Iran with a 30-day deadline to offer concessions regarding its nuclear programme or risk increased sanctions being reinstated. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nvidia shares slump in after-hours trade as slowing revenue growth causes it to miss quarterly expectations in its data centre business. German defence company Rheinmettal unveils what will be Europe's largest munitions plant. We hear from CEO Armin Papperger who says his company is doing his ‘utmost' to fast-track defence production. Tesla European sales fall in July by more than 40 per cent – a seventh consecutive month of decreasing market share for the electric car maker.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fired Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook launches a lawsuit against her dismissal by President Trump which is now set to go all the way to the Supreme Court. France is on the brink of yet another parliamentary quagmire after French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou decides to put his budget cuts toa vote of no-confidence. Opposition lawmakers are vowing to oust Bayrou over the measures. Equities and sovereign debt sell off as a result. And in tariff news, Washington applies an additional 25 per cent levy on India as a result of purchases of discounted Russian oil. Option markets wait on Nvidia earnings, anticipating what could be a 6 per cent share move in either direction as Q2 earnings come to a close. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Trump dismisses Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage loan improprieties but Cook says Trump has no grounds to remove her. In France, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou says he will put his budget cuts to a confidence vote in parliament. The three main opposition parties have already vowed to oppose his measures. And President Trump has threatened further tariffs on countries that tax or regulate American tech companies and his administration is also considering sanctions on EU or member state officials for implementing the Digital Services Act. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell suggests labor market risks are now greater than inflation fears with a September rate cut now on the table. The markets respond with the Dow posting its best day in more than three months. In M&A news, drinks giant Keurig Dr Pepper is reportedly set to swoop for Dutch coffee group JDE Peet's with an $18bn offer. The combined company would eventually split its drinks and coffee units. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The focus is on Jackson Hole, WY., ahead of U.S. Federal reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's keynote speech. The summit is overshadowed by political pressure over interest rates with policy makers divided over the forecast. Kansas City Fed chair Jeffrey Schmid tells CNBC a September rate cut is not set in stone. Wall Street is in the red with the S&P 500 suffering its longest losing streak since the start of the year as investor jitters over the A.I. outlook affect the world's biggest tech firms. Nvidia is set to cease production of its China-focused H20 chip as authorities cite security concerns and urge local tech firms to stop all purchases. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
U.S. tech stocks are under pressure for a second consecutive day as investors question the staying power of the A.I.-fuelled rally seen across the sector this year. Ahead of the Federal Reserve symposium at Jackson Hole, President Trump demands the resignation of Fed governor Lisa Cook over accusations of mortgage fraud. New data from FOMC minutes show members' division over the Fed's inflation and employment market forecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
UK inflation for July comes in at 3.8 per cent year-on-year to dash short-term hopes of an interest rate cut and pile on more pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Tech stocks are down over A.I. concerns as the White House eyes more equity-acquired stakes in companies enjoying Chips Act funding. A Ukraine peace plan including U.S. security guarantees is developing. President Trump welcomes potential air support from the UK but rules out stationing U.S. troops on Ukrainian soil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Trump encourages Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy to hold face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin following a marathon day of talks with EU, UK and NATO leaders in Washington. An optimistic Trump said the U.S. would provide Kyiv with security guarantees but also reiterated it would be Europe that would shoulder the bulk of the burden in helping Ukraine defend itself in the future. In tech news, Japan's Softbank has announced an unexpected $2bn stake in troubled chip maker Intel while the U.S. government looks to take a 10 per cent share in the company by converting Chips Act grants into equity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
All eyes are on Anchorage, Alaska, as the city prepares to host today's meeting between Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, with the U.S. President saying he's already contemplating a second summit to bring in Ukraine's leadership. Meanwhile, a hotter-than-expected PPI print stateside pours cold water on outside hopes of a jumbo Fed cut in September, and sending yields higher. But markets in Europe remain on track for healthy returns this week. In Asia, Chinese growth data slumps across the board with retail sales, industrial output and fixed asset investment all undershooting expectations - as the threat of tariffs continues to loom over the world's second largest economy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The U.K. economy grows more than expected in the second quarter, offering some much-needed respite to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. President Trump holds productive talks with European leaders in the build up to Friday's Alaska summit, with the U.S. leader issuing a stark warning to Moscow if it does not agree to a peace deal in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Europe's Stoxx 600 hits a two-week high while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at all-time records, as markets price in a 100% chance of a Fed cut next month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The inflation impact of Trump's tariffs fails to show in July's CPI print, leading investors to ramp up bets on a September Fed cut, and pushing global equity markets higher. Meanwhile, European leaders prepare for today's virtual talks with Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy - calling on the U.S. leader to safeguard Ukrainian territory and not bow to Putin's demands at Friday's Alaska summit. Software stocks on both sides of the Atlantic tumble - with SAP posting its worst day since the COVID-19 outbreak - as investors fret that AI could upend many of the world's biggest software companies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The U.S. has extended its China tariff deadline by another 90 days, allowing talks to continue as Beijing pledges to hold off on further escalation. Meanwhile, President Trump has confirmed that the U.S. government will take a 15% cut off top chipmakers' China sales, and suggests he could allow Nvidia to begin exporting a downgraded version of its advanced Blackwell chip. Across the Atlantic, EU leaders - apart from Hungary – said that the Ukrainians must have "the freedom to decide their future" ahead of the Trump-Putin summit, while the U.S. President seems to downplay the chances of a breakthrough.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Europe and Ukraine have set their own ceasefire terms ahead of Trump-Putin talks, while the White House reportedly weighs inviting Ukraine's President to Friday's Alaska summit. Meanwhile, European markets are poised to start the week on an upbeat note with the Stoxx 600 coming off its best weekly gains in 3 months, as investors brush off any remaining tariff uncertainty. In the chip space, Nvidia and AMD reportedly agree to give the U.S. government 15 percent of China chip sales in exchange for export licenses, in a potentially unprecedented trade-off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Trump promotes CEA chair and tariff supporter Stephen Miran to the Fed's board of governors praising his expertise in global economics. The STOXX 600 achieves its biggest one-day rise in almost two weeks with European corporate earnings offsetting any potential tariff fallout. Futures are also set to finish the week strongly. The BoE narrowly votes to slash interest rates to a two-year low after an unprecedented deadlock among committee members. Governor Andrew Bailey tells CNBC the UK rate path remains opaque.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Trump's reciprocal tariffs kick in. India is still facing the prospect of levies being raised to 50 per cent while Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter leaves Washington after failing to lower her country's 39 per cent tariff. Germany's Rheinmetall sees sales grow by more than a third in H1 on increased demand across Europe. Siemens confirms its FY guidance with quarterly orders surging by 28 per cent. However, its key profit indicator for its industrial unit falls by 7 per cent on the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Trump warns he could escalate pharmaceutical tariffs to as high as 250 per cent with extra levies on chips also on the table. Trump tells our colleagues Stateside, he wants to force producers to bring manufacturing home. In Europe, Novo Nordisk sees a Q2 surge driven by strong sales of its anti-obesity drug Wegovy just a week after a profit warning reduced the drug maker's market cap by $70bn. And in banking news, Commerzbank cites restructuring costs behind its fall in Q2 net profit but the German lender is still upping key targets for the rest of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
U.S. equities rally, unfazed by tariffs and weak economic data as investors anticipate further rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. President Trump threatens to increase tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian oil. New Delhi hits back, saying it is protecting its own interests. German chip maker Infineon hikes its full-year margin forecast. CFO Sven Schneider tells CNBC that the impact of tariffs has not been as pronounced as first feared. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Swiss equity markets react for the first time since President Trump imposed a 39 per cent levy on the country last week. European markets look to bounce back following Friday's sell-off which was their steepest one-day decline since April with more quarterly earnings due later this week. And in the U.S., markets anticipate a Fed rate revision at every meeting left this year following last week's disappointing employment print. The White House has defended President Trump's decision to fire Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President Trump launches his latest round of tariffs, hitting Canada and Switzerland with higher levies due to start in a week's time. The dollar jumps on the move – its first monthly gain since Trump assumed office – while the euro and sterling slump to their respective worst months in 3 years. Daimler Trucks revises FY profits forecasts by what could be more than 20 per cent citing poor performance in the U.S. market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.