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European stocks are the cheapest they’ve ever been compared with their US peers, according to Citigroup Inc. strategists who have adjusted their global asset allocation to reflect this view.

Employment growth eased in June, taking some steam out of what had been a stunningly strong labor market.

Yellen will discuss with China officials the importance of responsibly managing their bilateral relationship, communicating directly about areas of concern, and working together to address global challenges.

The unexpected jump in payrolls comes despite more than a year’s worth of Federal Reserve interest rate increases.

US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen will visit Beijing this week, marking the second trip by a cabinet official to China since ties between the world’s top two economies deteriorated earlier this year.

The cost of goods and services rose a scant 0.1% in May and pointed to a gradual easing in U.S. inflation, but prices are still rising sharply in key parts of the economy.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell talked tough on inflation Wednesday, saying at a forum that he expects multiple interest rate increases ahead and possibly at an aggressive pace.

The U.S. economy showed much stronger than expected growth in the first quarter than previously thought, according to a big upward revision Thursday from the Commerce Department.

China’s artificial intelligence stocks fell Wednesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. is planning to impose new curbs on shipments of AI chips to China.

The U.S. will enter a downturn in the fourth quarter, followed by a “year of contraction and a European recession in 2024,” according to HSBC Asset Management.

The U.S. and India are set to announce a slew of defense and technology collaborations on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit, U.S. officials said.

Sales of previously owned homes were essentially flat in May compared with April, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Prior week 262K revised to 264K.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will have an opportunity this week to clarify what many found a confusing message on the path of interest rates, with the added task of assuring Democrats and Republicans the economy is on track.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday he failed to revive military-to-military talks with China, despite earlier hopes of reopening that communication channel.

ecretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated the U.S.’ position on its One China policy as he met with China’s leader Xi Jinping Monday, saying it does not support Taiwanese independence and that containing China’s economy was not an American goal.

China and the United States agreed on Monday to try and stabilise their intense rivalry to avoid veering into conflict, but did not announce any major breakthroughs during a rare visit to Beijing by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

A top U.S. bank regulator said on Wednesday that while banks have strengthened their liquidity after the spring banking crisis, firms must remain on guard for looming risks.

Spending at US retailers rose last month, in a sign that consumers are still fueling the economy.

Prior month 2.3% year on year and 0.2% month-to-month