China’s services activity slipped to a nine-month low, a private survey showed, a worry for the economy as higher US tariffs threaten exports https://t.co/QZ7jxSKswV ...

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledged to revive the faltering economy and improve living standards, speaking Thursday in his first press conference since taking office https://t.co/vMXRE0JVRD ...

China's latest numbers offer hope for the economy, writes @Moss_Eco. But let's take official targets with a dose of salt (via @opinion) https://t.co/pGZgd98DfL ...

This guy sucks man.*Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone):FED'S POWELL:WE'RE TAKING TIME, FOR AS LONG AS U.S. ECONOMY SOLID PRUDENT THING IS TO WAIT ...

Market Performance & Sentiment - The first half of the year saw an extraordinary market bounce from the April lows, with significant intra-quarter swings [1][2][3] - Sentiment change was notable, with Meta up almost 30% and JP Morgan up almost 20% [2] - The NASDAQ is on the verge of making a new relative high against the S&P, a key indicator for market players [7] - The S&P and NASDAQ made brief new highs, closing the first half near all-time highs with a VIX below 17 [8][9] Economic Factors & Risks - The first half of the year was one of the worst for the US dollar since the 1970s, with a nearly 7% move lower in the dollar index during Q2 [5] - A weaker dollar is beneficial for multinationals and the big tech trade [9] - The Fed lowered its growth target for the US for the second half of the year [10] - There is confusion regarding the Fed's next move, with scenarios for both lowering and maintaining interest rates [11][12] Sector Performance & Concerns - The reemergence of big tech companies has been a significant driver [6] - While tech may continue to drive the market higher, caution is advised due to potential shifts in the dollar or crude oil prices [9] - Energy, materials, home builders, retail, and pharma sectors are underperforming, indicating a lack of broad-based rally [9][10]

Argentina’s economy grew more than expected in April as President Javier Milei loosened some currency controls as part of a $20 billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund https://t.co/6xISKetlUS ...

Economists use the real economic growth rate to measure how quickly a country's economy is growing. Learn the difference from the nominal GDP growth rate. https://t.co/X6HN8P9Xqp ...

China’s economy is showing positive signs and confidence is building, but the country's central bank says challenges persist https://t.co/l3uOhNh5YB ...

Cyril Ramaphosa’s failure to preserve the South Africa's centrist coalition will hinder efforts to reinvigorate the economy, @justicemalala writes (via @opinion) https://t.co/mOPeNkVDl9 ...

I know this is a fractious time in our economy and in Washington. It seems like we can't move forward. Democrats are stuck playing constant defense against what's coming out of the White House.But defense is simply not enough. No team in history on the field or in Washington DC ever won a damn game without going on the offense. We need to offer a different vision and demonstrate an affirmative, positive plan for the country.That's our responsibility and what this moment demands of us. Hi again everyone. It' ...