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U.S. lifts chip software curbs on China in sign of trade truce

The U.S. government has rescinded its export restrictions on chip-design software to China, three of the largest players in the space announced on Thursday.

Indonesia says it will sign $34 billion pact with US partners ahead of tariff talks deadline

Indonesia will sign a pact worth $34 billion with business partners next week to boost purchases from the U.S., as part of efforts to strike a trade deal with Washington ahead of the July 9 deadline, Indonesia’s chief economic minister said on Thursday.

Chipmakers get larger tax credits in Trump’s latest ‘big beautiful bill’

The latest version of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” could make it cheaper for semiconductor manufacturers to build plants in the U.S. as Washington continues its efforts to strengthen its domestic chip supply chain.

US private payrolls unexpectedly decrease in June; layoffs remain low

U.S. private payrolls unexpectedly fell in June and job gains in the prior month were smaller than initially thought, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday.

Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs on Japan. India Nearing Deal as Trade Deadline Looms.

Japan is unlikely to secure a trade deal with the U.S. and tariffs on its goods could soar after President Donald Trump called the nation “spoiled” and reiterated his July 9 deadline for negotiations.

EU to Accept Trump Universal Tariff But Seeks Key Exemptions

The European Union is willing to accept a trade arrangement with the US that includes a 10% universal tariff on many of the bloc’s exports, but wants the US to commit to lower rates than that on key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, alcohol, semiconductors and commercial aircraft.

Trade Latest: Canada Pulls Digital Tax to Revive Talks With Trump

Trade negotiations with Canada, the second-biggest U.S. trading partner after Mexico, are back on.

Trump aims to change the nation and further cement his power as deadline looms for ‘big, beautiful bill’

President Donald Trump has the chance to accelerate his political momentum and tighten his power grip on the country by driving his most significant piece of second-term legislation through Congress and taking a July Fourth victory lap.

Core inflation rate rose to 2.7% in May, more than expected, Fed’s preferred gauge shows

Prices that consumers pay rose slightly in May, while the annual inflation rate moved further away from the Federal Reserve’s target, according to a Commerce Department report Friday.

Exclusive: Trump plans executive orders to power AI growth in race with China

The Trump administration is readying a package of executive actions aimed at boosting energy supply to power the U.S. expansion of artificial intelligence, according to four sources familiar with the planning.

EU leaders meet to decide on whether to back quick US trade deal or seek better terms

European Union leaders are to tell the European Commission on Thursday whether they want to reach a quick trade agreement with the United States on terms that favour Washington or keep fighting for a better deal.

U.S. Energy Dept extends Centrus HALEU production contract

The U.S. Department of Energy has exercised an option to extend Centrus Energy Corp’s (NYSE American: LEU) contract for producing High-Assay, Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU) through June 30, 2026, the company announced today.

Fed sticks with forecast of two interest-rate cuts this year despite new inflation worries

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday stuck to its forecast of two interest-rate cuts in 2025 despite seeing a burst of inflation coming in the next few months as a result of higher tariffs.

More good inflation news: Wholesalers show little sign of rising price from tariffs

Americans have yet to feel any sting of inflation from the Trump tariffs when they go shopping. Now a new look at wholesale prices suggests the coast might be clear for at least a little while longer.

UK economy shrank sharply in April as Trump tariffs and tax rises kicked in

The U.K. economy shrank sharply in April as global trade tariffs and domestic tax rises kicked in, data showed Thursday.

Jobless claims hold steady at 8-month high. Economists blame the end of the school year.

The numbers: Initial jobless claims held steady at 248,000 in the week ending June 7, the Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the highest level since last October.

Trump says China will supply rare earths in ‘done’ deal

U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday said that China will supply rare earths upfront to the U.S. as part of a trade agreement.

U.S. consumer prices rise by 2.4% in May, slower than anticipated

U.S. consumer prices rose at a slower-than-anticipated annualized pace in May, even as concerns swirled around the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff agenda on inflation.

Mortgage demand rises to the highest level in over a month, after holiday adjustment

Mortgage interest rates barely moved at all last week, but demand from homebuyers as well as those looking to refinance a current home loan increased.

US and China set for trade talks in London on Monday

Three of U.S. President Donald Trump’s top aides will meet with their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday for talks aimed at resolving a trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies that has kept global markets on edge.