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Trump speaks with Xi amid stalled talks between the US and China over tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke amid stalled tariff negotiations that have roiled global trade.
Fed lifts restrictions placed on Wells Fargo in 2018 because of its fake-accounts scandal
Fed lifts Wells Fargo's 2018 asset cap, citing progress in culture and compliance reforms.
Trump’s promised steel and aluminum tariffs go into effect
U.S. President Donald Trump hiked nearly all steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% in a move that’s set to hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely to increase prices for consumers.
Wall Street’s rally slows following discouraging updates on economy
U.S. stocks edge up as Trump's 50% steel tariffs near and EU-U.S. trade talks begin in Paris; Wells Fargo gains 2.5% after Fed lifts curbs.
Meta’s nuclear deal signals AI’s growing energy needs
Meta signs 20-year nuclear energy deal with Constellation as tech giants seek cleaner power to meet AI’s surging electricity demands.
Dollar General hits record $10.44B in quarterly sales
Dollar General posts $10.44B in record quarterly sales and raises outlook as consumers shift to discount retailers amid economic uncertainty.
China blasts US chip export bans and student visa plans
China slams new US restrictions on AI chip exports and student visas, threatening retaliation over advanced technology competition.
EU plans countermeasures against US steel tariffs
The EU warns of “defensive” actions if trade talks with the US fail, following surprise steel tariffs that shook global markets.
30-year mortgage rates climb to 6.89%, highest since Feb
U.S. 30-year mortgage rates rise to 6.89%, their highest level since February, pushing borrowing costs up and slowing home sales.
States offer big incentives for data centers’ growth
States across the U.S. are competing to attract data centers by offering major incentives and tax breaks, sparking pushback in local communities.
