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After minerals deal, Trump approves arms to Ukraine, plays down peace plan

Trump has approved a $310m sale of F-16 parts and support, and told Russia and Ukraine to sort out their own ceasefire.

Al Jazeera

S&P Futures Gain With All Eyes on U.S.-China Trade Talks, Fed Speak on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending up +0.32% this morning as investors pin their hopes on trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing.

Barchart

Asian Stocks Lifted By Hopes For US-China Talks After UK Deal

Most Asian equities rose Friday on growing optimism that the worst of Donald Trump's trade war is past after he reached a deal with Britain and suggested he could lower tariffs on China as officials prepare for high-stakes talks this weekend.

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Senate Dems stop Trump's big crypto bill

The landmark legislation failed to advance in the Senate because of the president's growing crypto empire

Salon

Jerome Powell says the Fed can afford to wait and see before cutting rates. Other economists aren’t so sure

A data-dependent approach might leave the central bank playing catch-up.

Fortune

‘Thank You China,’ Says Billionaire Bill Ackman as China Decides to ‘Engage With U.S.’ in Trade Talks

China’s embassy announced it plans to engage with the U.S. in the latest development in the U.S.-China trade war. Bill Ackman applauds the development.

Barchart

Trump and Starmer confirm ‘breakthrough’ US-UK trade deal

Announcement makes UK the first country to agree deal with US since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs in April

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US-UK trade deal: How are Trump’s global tariff talks shaping up?

UK and US leaders to hold separate media events outlining Donald Trump’s first trade deal since global tariffs move.

Al Jazeera

From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine's diplomacy unfolded

The road to the U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement was paved with challenges

The Independent UK

OpenAI wants to sell 'democratic AI' to the world—and potentially increase its soft power globally

OpenAI’s Stargate seeks to export ‘democratic AI’—but will it also help the company secure more soft power on the global stage?

Fortune

Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise Despite Stagflation Risk

The business of business continues apace on continuing hope for reduced trade-related uncertainty.

Kiplinger

‘You were much better at the Electric Slide’ Bessent reveals to Waters they partied together years ago

Scott Bessent surprised Rep. Maxine Waters during a House committee hearing with the revelation that they had partied together years before in the Bahamas.

The Independent UK

Trump Admin Sidesteps Congress by Calling Trade Deficit a National Emergency, Dem Lawmaker Says: 'It Hasn't Been for Four Decades'

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) criticized Scott Bessent for claiming that long-standing trade deficits constitute a "national emergency" and bypassing Congress.

Latin Times

Goldman Sachs expects China tariffs to drop soon. But the bank still puts the chance of a recession at 45%

Although “the mood music with China has improved,” the bank’s chief economist still expects other tariffs increases—and sees “a meaningful risk that some of the paused ‘reciprocal’ tariffs will take effect after all.”

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Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Rises As Fed Leaves Rates Pat; Nvidia Rises On Trump Chip Report (Live Coverage)

The Dow Jones rallied amid U.S.-China trade deal talk in the stock market today. Google shares dropped on an Apple announcement.

The Guardian - US

Colbert on Trump administration’s ethos: ‘Take full responsibility and dump it on somebody else’

Late-night hosts discuss Newark airport chaos, Trump’s foreign movie tariffs and Canadian PM’s White House visit

Investors Business Daily

Dow Jones Rises On U.S.-China Trade Talks With Powell Briefing Due; CrowdStrike Dives On Layoffs

The Dow Jones rallied Wednesday on news of U.S.-China trade talks. Fed Chair Powell is due to speak, while CrowdStrike dived on layoff news.

Fortune

U.S.-China trade talk news boosts markets

Major Asian markets in China, Japan and South Korea all rose—but by less than 1%. Investors seem to be betting that the Papal Conclave will produce results before the trade negotiations do.

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The Independent UK

US-UK trade deal with lower tariffs on cars and steel ‘could be signed this week’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said some trade deals could be announced as early as this week

Barchart

Stock Index Futures Climb on U.S.-China Trade Talk Optimism, Fed Rate Decision in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.58%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +0.64% this morning as optimism around U.S.-China trade talks boosted sentiment.

The Guardian - US

Protesters arrested as Columbia calls in New York police to clear Gaza solidarity sit-in – as it happened

Columbia Spectator reports protesters who staged library ‘emergency rally’ blocked from leaving by campus security officers unless they show ID

Euronews

US and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland

It will be the first in-person discussions between American and Chinese senior officials since US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff war between the two countries.

Al Jazeera

US, China to hold talks in Switzerland amid Trump’s trade war

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington does not wish to decouple from China but wants ‘fair trade’.

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Rise As China-US Trade Talks Boost Optimism

Asian equities rose Wednesday after China and the United States said they would hold trade talks at the weekend, fanning optimism that the superpowers can row back eye-watering tariffs that have heightened recession fears.

The Guardian - AU

China chides US over ‘serious negative impact’ of Trump tariffs as trade talks set to begin

China’s vice-premier He Lifeng will meet US treasury secretary Scott Bessent in Switzerland between 9 and 12 May

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