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JP Morgan moves up Fed rate-cut call to September as growth and policy risks mount
J.P. Morgan has accelerated its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate cut, now pencilling in a 25-basis-point reduction as early as the September policy meeting. The bank’s abrupt shift — from a December easing to an autumn move —… Read More ›
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Modi fights back: India turns up diplomatic, economic and political pressure on Washington
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun an unmistakable pushback against recent moves by the United States that have strained one of the world’s most important bilateral relationships. What began as a personal rapport between two leaders has hardened into… Read More ›
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EU’s $750 Billion Energy Pledge Faces Mounting Doubts Amid Market Realities
The European Union’s proposed commitment to purchase $750 billion worth of U.S. energy products over three years has drawn skepticism from analysts and policymakers. While the pledge was presented as part of a broader transatlantic trade framework that includes a… Read More ›
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Leadership Shake-Up at U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Raises Alarm Over Data Integrity
The abrupt dismissal of the head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has triggered national concern over the impartiality and dependability of key economic indicators, especially as markets, policymakers, and businesses depend heavily on this data to navigate… Read More ›
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Growth Imperatives and AI Surge Propel Global M&A to $2.6 Trillion
Global mergers and acquisitions activity has soared to $2.6 trillion through the first seven months of the year—a level not seen since the 2021 pandemic-driven frenzy. A confluence of factors has driven dealmakers to override geopolitical headwinds and U.S. tariff… Read More ›
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Trump Threatens Tariffs to Punish India’s Russian Oil Purchases
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated a diplomatic confrontation with New Delhi by warning to impose substantial tariffs on a broad range of Indian goods, aiming to coerce India into reducing its purchases of heavily discounted Russian crude oil. The… Read More ›
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Slowing U.S. Job Growth Pressures Fed to Debate Earlier Rate Cuts
Surprisingly tepid job gains in July have injected fresh urgency into the Federal Reserve’s internal debate over interest-rate policy, tilting the scales toward an earlier easing of borrowing costs. The Labor Department’s report showing nonfarm payrolls rising by just 73,000… Read More ›
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Kugler’s Early Departure Hands Trump Strategic Opening to Influence US Fed
Adriana Kugler’s surprise resignation from the Federal Reserve has created a pivotal vacancy that could allow President Donald Trump to accelerate his agenda for reshaping America’s central bank. By stepping down more than a year before her term expires, the… Read More ›
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Nvidia Accelerates H20 Chip Orders as Chinese AI Surge and Policy Shifts Reshape Supply Strategy
Nvidia has moved decisively to bolster its H20 GPU inventory, placing a fresh order for 300,000 units from TSMC amid booming demand in China and evolving export regulations. The decision reflects a confluence of market, technical and geopolitical factors that… Read More ›
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Paris Rebukes Transatlantic Accord as Unbalanced Capitulation
France delivered a stinging rebuke to the newly forged EU–US trade framework on Monday, characterizing the agreement as a lop‑sided capitulation that undermines Europe’s negotiating clout and threatens key French sectors. While other EU capitals grudgingly welcomed the pact as… Read More ›
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