And now we're getting some breaking news out of Washington. Aean Jabvers has it. Aean, John, that's right.The Commerce Department has opened a new 232 uh tariff investigation. Uh this is a national security investigation designed to investigate before imposing potential tariffs. And what the Commerce Department is saying is this is looking at the national security of imports of personal protective equipment, PPE, medical consumables, and medical equipment including devices.uh that could have some impact for ...

Trade Policy Developments - The U.S. administration has initiated investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, targeting imports of robotics, industrial machinery, and medical devices, which could lead to new tariffs ranging from 10% to 25% [3][6] - Companies like Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) have acknowledged these tariffs as a "material risk" to their 2025 earnings, potentially impacting healthcare costs and global supply chains [3][6] Monetary Policy Insights - Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly indicated that the U.S. economy still requires monetary support, with inflation moderate at around 2.4-2.5% excluding tariffs, while cautioning against further rate cuts [4][6] Housing Market Trends - KB Home (KBH) has revised its full-year 2025 revenue forecast downward to between $6.30 billion and $6.50 billion, citing a weaker-than-expected spring selling season and declining consumer confidence [5][6] Banking Sector Movements - Citigroup (C) has agreed to sell a 25% equity stake in its Mexican retail banking unit, Banamex, to local businessman Fernando Chico Pardo, marking progress in its divestiture strategy [7][6] Geopolitical Commentary - Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the need for global cooperation and condemned the situation in Gaza, while also praising China's energy transition efforts [8][6]

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Trump also said yesterday the US is prepared for more powerful sanctions, robust sanctions, tariffs on Russia, but only if the European Union is in lock step. Now, we have seen movements the European Union is talking about when it comes to things like fossil fuels. They are ready to do these tariffs, but we are 3 years and seven months into this war.Why did it take for President Trump to convince Brussels to do what Brussels probably knew from the very beginning they had to do. No, I'm um excuse me. We have ...

Market Overview - Major indices experienced a slight correction after reaching record highs, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.2% to 46,292.78, the Nasdaq Composite down 1% to 22,573.47, and the S&P 500 down 0.6% to 6,656.92 [2] - By Wednesday morning, the market rebounded slightly, with the S&P 500 up 0.1%, the Dow gaining 152 points (0.3%), and the Nasdaq rising 0.1%, indicating ongoing market optimism [2] Tariff Impacts - President Trump's announcement of a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions negatively impacted the Indian IT sector, causing the Nifty IT index to drop over 5% [3] - JPMorgan economists estimate that this could reduce immigrant work authorizations by 5,500 per month, primarily affecting tech firms and Indian workers [3] - The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian shrimp imports, leading to a 0.9% drop in India's Sensex and a 0.85% drop in the Nifty [4] - The semiconductor sector is facing uncertainty due to a threatened 100% tariff on non-US manufactured chips, causing mixed reactions among chip stocks [5] Company-Specific Developments - Build-A-Bear Workshop shares rose over 60% despite facing tariff costs of under $11 million for fiscal year 2025, indicating strong consumer demand [6] - Disney shares fluctuated due to political drama involving late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, with the stock down 5.3% over the past month despite a recent recovery [11] - Lithium Americas saw a significant increase of 87.6% following reports of potential US government ownership stake [11] - Alibaba's stock jumped nearly 9% after announcing increased investment in AI infrastructure, leading a rally in Chinese tech stocks [11] Geopolitical Influences - President Trump's shift in stance on Ukraine positively affected European defense stocks, with the aerospace and defense index surging 1.1% and individual stocks like BAE Systems and Rheinmetall seeing gains [8] - Speculation around Trump's upcoming meeting with President Xi in South Korea has injected optimism into trade-sensitive sectors, although no immediate market data was tied to this news [9] Sector Reactions - The pharmaceutical sector remains on alert for potential cost-reduction plans from Trump, which could impact pricing strategies [10] - The energy sector performed well, with the Energy Select Sector SPDR advancing 1.7% and individual companies like Diamondback Energy and Phillips 66 gaining 3-4% [11]

The US lowered tariffs on auto imports from the EU to 15% retroactive to Aug. 1, cementing the terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck this summer https://t.co/KfNKHzSPtL ...

The Federal Reserve has finally admitted tariffs are not inflationary.The data is overwhelming. https://t.co/V5ZQV9wtKb ...

President Trump's tariffs just got hit with their biggest threat yet. Not from foreign governments or angry CEOs, but from a federal judge with a copy of the Constitution. Recently, the Court of International Trade dropped a bombshell ruling that could unravel Trump's most aggressive tariffs. And the Supreme Court has agreed to fasttrack the appeal in a constitutional showdown that could refund billions in tariff revenue and send markets soaring or hand Trump unlimited trade war powers. My name is Guy and y ...

Market Overview - The market showed signs of fatigue before Jerome Powell's speech, where he stated that stocks are "fairly highly valued," leading to a slight sell-off in the market [1][2][3] - Powell discussed the economic landscape, highlighting the balance between inflation risks and a weakening labor market, indicating that future rate cuts are not guaranteed and will depend on incoming data [2][3] Federal Reserve Commentary - The week has seen a consistent theme of multiple Federal Reserve speakers, with Mary Daly being one of the notable figures providing commentary [4][5] - The market is expected to digest comments from both Fed officials and the Trump administration, which could influence market sentiment [5] Housing Market Insights - Recent data indicates a modest increase in mortgage applications, with purchases up 0.3% this week, following a 2.9% increase last week, and an 18% increase year-over-year [6][7] - Refinances saw an 8% increase this week, down from 24.4% last week, but still up 42% year-over-year [7] - Mortgage rates are trending downwards, with conforming loans decreasing from 6.39% to 6.34% and jumbo loans from 6.48% to 6.44%, moving closer to the 6% mark [7] Upcoming Economic Data - New home sales are anticipated to be around 649,000 to 650,000, with existing home sales data expected the following day [8] - The market is also awaiting GDP and PCE data later in the week, along with jobless claims, as expectations grow for two more rate cuts from the Fed [8]