EU Aims for US Trade Talks to Extend Past Trump’s July Deadline (11.06.2025)
The European Union believes trade negotiations with the US could extend beyond President Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline, even as the speed of the talks has increased over the past week.
Slovak Premier Threatens to Block EU Sanctions Against Russia (11.06.2025)
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to block the European Union’s new sanctions package against the Kremlin unless the bloc comes up with a way to address the potential loss of Russian energy supplies.
US-Iran Strains Show, Oil Jumps as Trump Says ‘Less Confident’ on Nuclear Deal (11.06.2025)
Tensions in the US-Iran nuclear talks came to the fore as President Donald Trump voiced skepticism about an agreement, while Tehran raised the prospect of attacks on American bases.
Nvidia CEO Sees Tenfold Boost to Europe’s AI Computing Power (11.06.2025)
Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang projected that Europe’s artificial-intelligence computing capacity will increase by a factor of ten over the next two years, with more than 20 so-called AI factories in the works.
US-China Trade Deal 'Done,' Subject to Trump, Xi Approval (11.06.2025)
President Donald Trump said a trade framework with China has been completed, with Beijing supplying rare earths and magnets “UP FRONT” and the US allowing Chinese students into its colleges and universities.
Czech Central Bank Governor Michl Touts Benefits of Koruna Over Euro Adoption (11.06.2025)
The Czech central bank governor touted the benefits of his country’s currency, saying that the koruna puts it in a better position to moderate price-growth than the euro would.
Tulsi Gabbard Warns Global Nuclear Annihilation Is Closer Than Ever (11.06.2025)
Tulsi Gabbard, the US director of national intelligence, released a video Tuesday warning that the world is closer to nuclear war than ever and accusing unnamed political elites of trying to foment conflict between world powers.
US and China Agree Plan to Restore Trade Truce (11.06.2025)
The US and China capped two days of high-stakes trade talks with a plan to revive the flow of sensitive goods — a framework now awaiting the blessing of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
NATO Seeks to Include Ukraine Funds in New Spending Target (10.06.2025)
NATO allies will consider allowing contributions to Ukraine’s defense to be included in the new spending target alliance members are expected to adopt at a leaders’ summit later this month.
Treasury Secretary Bessent Emerges as Possible Contender for Next Fed Chair (10.06.2025)
A growing chorus of advisers inside and outside the Trump administration are pushing another name to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
World Bank Warns 2020s Face Weakest Global Growth Since 1960s (10.06.2025)
The World Bank on Tuesday cut its forecast for global growth this year and warned that the 2020s are on track for the weakest performance for any decade since the first Apollo moon landing because of trade tensions and policy uncertainty.
ECB Can Wait Until September to Even Discuss Next Rate Move, Vujcic Says (10.06.2025)
The European Central Bank should wait until at least September to have an in-depth discussion about an interest-rate move, according to Governing Council member Boris Vujcic.
Blackstone Plans $500 Billion Europe Investment, CEO Says (10.06.2025)
Blackstone Inc. is planning to invest as much as $500 billion in Europe over the next 10 years, underlining the continent’s growing appeal to investors during a period of geopolitical flux.
Iran Seeks ‘Framework’ Deal in US Nuclear Talks, Official Says (10.06.2025)
Iran will suggest a framework agreement in nuclear talks with the US, a senior official said, raising the prospect of an interim deal that could be followed by further negotiations.
EU Proposes Nord Stream Ban, Lower Oil Cap to Hit Russia (10.06.2025)
The European Union proposed a ban on the Nord Stream gas pipelines and the reduction of an oil price cap as part of a new sanctions package that aims to pile pressure on Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.
Trump Says China ‘Not Easy’ as Trade Talks to Resume Tuesday (10.06.2025)
Trade talks between the US and China will continue into a second day, according to a US official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements.
US-China Trade Talks Start in London Aiming to Ease Export Curbs (09.06.2025)
Trade talks between the US and China stretched on in London, with the US signaling a willingness to remove restrictions on some tech exports in exchange for assurances that China is easing limits on rare earth shipments.
Bitcoin’s Rally Means All of Strategy’s Purchases Are Profitable (09.06.2025)
The mini rally in Bitcoin over the past few trading sessions has made every purchase of the cryptocurrency by Michael Saylor’s Strategy over the last four plus years profitable.
US, China Trade Talks to Continue Tuesday After Day One Wraps (09.06.2025)
Trade talks between the US and China will continue into a second day, according to a US official, as the two sides look to ease tensions over shipments of technology and rare earth elements.
ECB Interest Rates: Officials Have Maximum Flexibility, Nagel Tells DLF (08.06.2025)
European Central Bank Governing Council member Joachim Nagel said he can’t judge if interest-rate cuts are over for this year and next steps are totally open, according to an interview with Deutschlandfunk.