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Global Markets Mixed Ahead of Major Bank Earnings

U.S. stock futures nudged higher and the dollar steadied ahead of Tuesday’s inflation print and earnings from big banks.

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China Says Its Economy Held Up Under Trump Tariff Attack

The Chinese economy cooled in the second quarter, but growth was in line with expectations despite pressure from U.S. tariffs.

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Japan Bond Yields’ Surge Signals Growing Fiscal Fears as Election Looms

The 20-year yield on Japanese government bonds hit their highest level since November 1999.

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Trump Bets Constantly Shifting Tariff Strategy Can Remake Global Trade

The president wants to keep other nations guessing, but his strategy faces risks.

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Europe Draws Up Retaliatory Tariffs for U.S. Goods in Case No Trade Deal Is Reached

Aircraft and booze are among imports that would be targeted as EU debates how to respond to President Trump’s latest trade threats.

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Post-Crisis Rules to Keep Banks Safe Are on the Way Out

There is a new willingness in both the U.S. and the U.K. to rethink tough banking regulations-rules meant to stop the kind of financial crisis that enveloped the world nearly two decades ago.

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Calls for Greater RBA Board Transparency Set to Grow

The intense upset sparked by the outcome of the central bank’s recent policy meeting could fuel demands for greater transparency around RBA’s policy-setting board.

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Trump’s Tax Law Sweetens Secondary Deals in Venture Capital

Law allows investors in startups to sell more of their holdings early without paying capital-gains taxes.

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Crypto Assets Rally Ahead of Possible U.S. Legislation

Crypto is continuing its bull run at the start of what has been dubbed “Crypto Week” in Washington, where the House of Representatives will consider three bills with the potential to overhaul U.S. crypto policy.

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Where’s the inflation from tariffs? What stocks and earnings tell us about rising prices with June CPI on deck.

Tuesday’s consumer-price index report for June comes into sharp focus for the stock market this week.

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Want to Know Where the Economy Is Headed? Look at These Banks

Smaller lenders’ reports on business-lending growth might be a crucial signal for investors.

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EU Trade Chief to Contact U.S. Officials After 30% Tariff Threat

The European Union’s top trade negotiator said he intends to speak to his U.S. counterparts Monday, adding he senses a good outcome for both sides.


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July 15, 2025 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT)

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