Financial Performance - Goldman Sachs reported adjusted EPS of $12.25 for Q3 2025, exceeding the analyst estimate of $11.00, with net revenue of $15.18 billion, surpassing the estimated $14.10 billion [2][10] - The firm's provision for credit losses was lower than expected at $339 million, compared to an estimate of $369 million [2] - Albertsons reported adjusted EPS of $0.44 for Q2 2025, outperforming the estimated $0.40, with revenue reaching $18.915 billion against an estimate of $18.886 billion [4][10] - Goldman Sachs declared a dividend of $4 per share and achieved a return on equity (ROE) of 14.2% with net income of $4.1 billion [3] Market Developments - The write-off of Credit Suisse's Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments was revoked, providing clarity and potential relief for impacted bondholders [6][10] - Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley raised their target prices for Broadcom Inc., indicating positive sentiment for the semiconductor company [8] Geopolitical Events - China imposed sanctions on South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean, escalating trade tensions and prohibiting Chinese entities from engaging with Hanwha's U.S.-linked units [5][10] - Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need for a resilient economy, urging the full utilization of policy resources and counter-cyclical adjustments to stabilize economic growth [7][10]

Meanwhile, stocks have taken a sharp turn lower as the president did threaten this massive, he called it massive increase in tariffs on China. Joining us this morning, Jeff Moon, founder of China Moon Strategies, former assistant US trade rep for China Affairs. Jeff, it's good to have you back.Thanks for coming to the line. >> Thank you. >> Do you think this moment was inevitable.>> I think so. I I think uh we need to really step back. This is all part of the bargaining process.Both the US and China I think ...

The European Union has a powerful tool to fight trade disputes. Could it use it against the United States. Donald Trump is ramping up the pressure on the EU.He wants the block to agree a deal by August the 1st, or he's going to impose 30% tariff on most of the EU's exports. Should negotiations with the US fail, a growing number of member states wants the EU to activate its most potent trading tool, the so-called anti-coercion instrument. It gives the EU legal cover to hit back beyond the traditional boundar ...