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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Trump Ratchets Up Tariff Threats, U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.29%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.30% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade war.

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Trump Wants Blanket Tariffs Of Up To 20% After Surprise Treasury Surplus In June: Ed Yardeni Says 'Don't Push Your Luck'

President Donald Trump has proposed a blanket tariff rate of 15%-20% on most nations, a notable jump from the current 10% base amid an unexpected federal budget surplus in June, largely attributed to a surge in tariff receipts.

Benzinga

Treasury warns the government it may not balance the budget or meet its housing targets

In the runup to each election, federal treasury produces a “blue book” and a “red book”, with advice tailored to the priorities of the two alternative governments.

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Dow futures sink as Trump keeps pushing tariffs while White House suggests Powell's job could be at risk

After Wall Street previously downplayed risks from President Donald Trump's trade war, investors are starting to take his tariff threats more seriously.

Fortune

Tariffs, Inflation and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter the heart of earnings season with the S&P 500 facing a critical test as major financial institutions kick off quarterly results amid escalating trade tensions.

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Monetary policy at the world's most important central bank could hinge on an argument over building renovation specs

The latest spat between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve is sounding more like a home-improvement reality TV show.

Fortune

I Asked ChatGPT If a Recession Is Coming Soon — Here’s What It Said

Recession has been a term thrown around a lot in the past several years. Even though the stock market is back near record highs, trade tariffs, continued inflationary concerns and unknown effects from...

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Trump's Tariffs, Tax Cuts, And Tensions With Brazil Stir The Pot: This Week In Economy

The past week has been a whirlwind of economic and political events. From record-breaking customs duty collections to billionaire investors casting doubt on tariff outcomes, the week was filled with intriguing stories. Here’s a quick recap of the top five stories that made headlines.

Benzinga

Bill Gates' Warning, Trump's Surplus, And Bongino's Potential Exit: This Week In Politics

The week brought a mix of stories that stirred the pot in various sectors. From Bill Gates’ warning about the devastating effects of USAID funding cuts on HIV programs in Africa, to the first June budget surplus since 2017 under Donald Trump’s administration, the news cycle was anything but dull.…

Benzinga

Why is the number of first-time US homebuyers at a generational low?

Young Americans are holding off on buying a home, with the average age in 2024 being a record high of 38

The Guardian - US

Gold's Bull Run: Seasonal Strength Meets Conflicting COT Report—Are You In?

Gold's all-time high $3,509.9! Central banks bought big, but the COT report waves a red flag. Seasonal gains await—Market players, read or regret!

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The Bitcoin ETF Boom Is Here — But Is It Built To Last?

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) is seeing its time in the sun once again. The fund on July 10 set a new 52-week high, an astonishing 125.86% increase from its lows. Bitcoin itself broke above $118,900, reaching an all-time high today.

Benzinga

Stocks Pressured by Escalation of Trade Tensions

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.61%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.37%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Enduring confusion is the only certainty amid Trump’s latest tariff threats

Experts suspect ‘front loading’ of activity may mask deeper impact of tariffs on the US economy

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Trump is ‘extremely troubled’ by Fed’s approach, according to new letter, but bank official stands firm on independence

In a response to Fortune, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis president Alberto Musalem defended the Fed’s autonomy, citing global evidence that independent central banks deliver stronger inflation and employment outcomes.

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Stocks Retreat as President Trump Ramps Up Tariff Threats

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.57%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.51%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.67%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Benzinga

Jerome Powell Has 'Grossly Mismanaged,' Says Russ Vought As Fed HQ Renovation Costs Soar To $2.5 Billion: 'The Palace Of Versailles Would Have Cost $3 Billion'

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought launched a scathing attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, accusing him of gross fiscal mismanagement over cost overruns on the Fed’s headquarters renovation project.

Benzinga

Jamie Dimon Warns Market May Be Underestimating Rate Hike Risks, Flags Investor Complacency Amid Trump Tariffs: 'Cause Of Concern'

JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon has raised a red flag about the potential underestimation of the risk of higher U.S. interest rates by the financial markets.

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S&P 500 Climbs to a Record High Despite Tariff Uncertainty

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.16%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.26%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stock Market Today: Solid Signals Lift Stocks Despite Tariff Noise

Markets are whistling over the White House in an ongoing display of corporate America's enduring ability to survive and advance.

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Dollar Rises on Positive US Labor Market News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.09% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar recovered from overnight losses and moved higher Thursday on signs of strength in the US labor market, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to an 8-week low....

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Stocks See Support from Airline Stocks but Trade Uncertainty Persists

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.34%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.13%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Boosted by Signs of US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. The dollar recovered from overnight losses and moved higher today on signs of strength in the US labor market, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to an 8-week low. Also, higher T-note yields today...

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Stocks Mixed as Investors Weigh Tariff Developments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.20%. Stocks today are mixed. On Wednesday, President Trump issued a new set of tariff...

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‘Masterful inactivity’ reigned at Fed’s latest meeting—but notes reveal more officials are coming around to Donald Trump’s way of thinking

Fed officials are increasingly split on rate cuts, though UBS’s Paul Donovan says their indecision currently amounts to little more than “masterful inactivity.”

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