Core Insights - Initial jobless claims in the U.S. decreased by 5,000 to 229,000, indicating a slight improvement in the labor market [1] - However, the average monthly job growth over the past three months is only 35,000, significantly lower than the 123,000 average in the same period of 2024, suggesting weak employment growth [1] - The unemployment rate is projected to rise to 4.3% in August due to sluggish job growth [1] Labor Market Conditions - The labor market is described as being in a "no hiring, no firing" stalemate, influenced by President Trump's protectionist trade policies [1] - Domestic demand has notably slowed, attributed in part to the impact of tariff policies [1] Federal Reserve Actions - Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential interest rate cut in September to address rising risks in the labor market, while also acknowledging ongoing inflation threats [1]

Group 1: Trade Policies and Tariffs - The U.S. plans to announce new tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports within a week, with pharmaceutical tariffs potentially increasing to 150% within a year and 250% within a year and a half [1] - Swiss Federal Council President Karin Keller-Sutter is in Washington to negotiate a reduction of the 39% tariffs imposed by Trump, facing pressure to make concessions that may include adjustments to agricultural tariffs and trade in gold [2][3] - Trump's copper tariffs will affect imports valued at over $15 billion, imposing a 50% tariff on semi-finished products like wires and pipes, which could lead to inflationary pressures for U.S. manufacturers [5][6] Group 2: Company Performance - Tesla's sales in Germany and the UK have dropped by over 50% year-on-year, while BYD's registrations have increased more than threefold in these markets [7] - Tesla's stock opened down 1.2%, with a cumulative decline of 23% year-to-date [8] - AMD reported revenue of $7.69 billion, exceeding expectations, but its profit fell short, leading to a post-market stock decline of about 4% [9]