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Trump and Xi Jinping meet at a temporary trade truce just days after China purchased its first U.S. soybeans from this year’s harvest

Quicker negotiations between the two countries ensued after China’s crackdown on rare earths exports, expert says.

Fortune · Oct 30, 2025

Stock Index Futures Gain on Nvidia Boost Ahead of Fed Rate Decision and Big Tech Earnings

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.19%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.35% this morning, buoyed by ongoing tech and AI momentum, while investors await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and U.S. megacap tech earnings.

Barchart · Oct 29, 2025

FTSE 100 and Wall Street Climb to New Record Highs – Is There More Room to Grow?

UK and US stock markets are riding strong tailwinds, with analysts optimistic about further gains towards the end of 2025.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28, 2025

‘You like to cherry-pick’: Donald Trump’s Treasury King Scott Bessent dismisses questions about rising food prices, says it’s ‘unfortunate’

There isn’t a single industry that Donald Trump hasn’t influenced with his unpredictable choices. From federal employees to those depending on government assistance for food, soybean farmers to cattle ranchers, Trump’s behaviour has impacted everyone. Yet, he refuses to acknowledge this, and so do his loyal supporters.

The Mary Sue · Oct 27, 2025

MP Materials, USA Rare Earth, Energy Fuels Shares Are Moving Lower: What's Going On?

Share of rare earth stocks are trading lower Monday amid potential U.S.-China negotiations that could delay export controls.

Benzinga · Oct 27, 2025

US Futures Gain Ahead of Fed Rate Cut, Megacap Tech Earnings, and Trump-Xi Meeting

US stock futures climbed on Monday morning as markets anticipate a Fed rate cut, strong Q3 earnings from top AI firms, and a potential US-China trade breakthrough this week.

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

What to know about Trump's finalists to replace Powell as Fed chair

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a selection to be made before year's end.

Axios · Oct 27, 2025

Milei's Landslide Election Victory Sends Argentina Stocks Soaring: 5 Names To Watch

Javier Milei‘s unexpected landslide in Argentina's midterm elections is electrifying the country’s assets, with stocks and bonds surging in a show of confidence rarely seen among emerging market investors.

Benzinga · Oct 27, 2025

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Slams U.S. Drug-Related Sanctions as 'A Complete Paradox'

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of allowing narco-terrorist organizations to thrive under his "total peace" plan, which Washington says has fueled a rise in cocaine production across Colombia.

Latin Times · Oct 27, 2025

Scott Bessent Fires Back At Bob Elliott's Claim That Tariffs 'Offset' Rent Relief, Says Critics 'Don't Get To Cherry-Pick' Inflation

A new analysis from economist Bob Elliott warns that a “surge in tariff related price hikes” is keeping inflation “stuck above 3%,” effectively wiping out any disinflationary relief consumers were seeing from falling rents.

Benzinga · Oct 27, 2025