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Wall Street Climbs as Weaker July Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Concerns Among Investors

U.S. stocks climbed Friday after a softer-than-expected July jobs report eased concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes, lifting tech shares.

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as US Attorney General in Narrow Overnight Vote

The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general in a 50-49 overnight vote, placing Trump's former personal lawyer atop the Justice Department.

Typhoon Dolphin Nears Eastern China, Closing Schools and Grounding Flights

Typhoon Dolphin approaches eastern China, shutting schools, ports and tourist sites in Zhejiang and disrupting flights across Shanghai and beyond.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks BBC Access to Trump’s Business Records in Libel Case

A federal judge has temporarily halted an order requiring Trump to hand over financial records to the BBC in a $10 billion libel lawsuit over a 2024 docume

Diageo Pursues Streamlined Strategy Under New CEO as India Flags Whisky Labelling Concerns

Diageo pursues a streamlined strategy under new CEO Dave Lewis while Indian regulators flag a potentially misleading whisky maturation claim.

Wall Street Climbs as Weaker July Jobs Report Eases Rate-Hike Concerns Among Investors

U.S. stocks climbed Friday after a softer-than-expected July jobs report eased concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes, lifting tech shares.

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Iran Diplomacy Hopes Persist and Tech Rally Cools

U.S. stock futures held steady as investors weighed hopes of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic breakthrough against a cooling technology rally.

Houthi Strike and Iran Warnings Rattle Markets, Clouding Hopes for Hormuz Shipping Deal

Global markets slipped as a Houthi strike and Iran warnings dampened hopes for a US-Iran-Oman deal to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

S&P 500 Hits Fresh Record as Analysts Eye 7,620 Level to Confirm Breakout

The S&P 500 returned to all-time highs, but analysts say a decisive close above 7,620 is needed to confirm a breakout amid mixed valuation signals.

Dow Hits Record as Bessent Signals Strait of Hormuz Deal Could Come This Week

U.S. stocks hit records and oil prices fell after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week.

Gold Climbs as U.S. Pauses Airstrikes, With Deutsche Bank Holding Bullish Year-End Target

Gold prices opened higher after the U.S. paused planned airstrikes, while Deutsche Bank reaffirmed its year-end target, calling the metal's rally an 'explo

Oil Prices Plunge as Trump Halts Iran Strikes to Pursue Peace Talks

Brent crude fell 5% and European stocks rallied after President Trump called off planned strikes on Iran to pursue Middle East peace negotiations.

Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75%, Flags Upside Inflation Risk

The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.75%, in line with expectations, while flagging upside inflation risks and readiness to act.

Markets Read Warsh’s Fed as Dovish, but His Words Hint at Possible Rate Hike

A gap between how markets read Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and his own remarks raises fresh questions about the central bank's stance on interest rates and infla

Fed Holds Rates as Hong Kong Keeps Base Rate at 4% Amid Market Slump

The HKMA held its base rate at 4% after the Fed kept US rates unchanged, as market slumps stoke fears over the central bank's inflation fight.

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Markets Weigh September Hike and Tech AI Spending

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as markets weigh a potential September hike amid rising energy prices and watch tech AI spending closely.

Trump Praises Fed Chair Warsh While Pressing for World’s Lowest Interest Rates

President Trump praised Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as 'fantastic' while pressing for the world's lowest interest rates and criticizing other Fed officials.

Global Stocks Rally and Oil Tumbles as US-Iran Tensions Ease Amid Ceasefire Hopes

Global stocks surged and oil prices plunged as easing US-Iran tensions lifted the Dow more than 575 points, with investors welcoming a fragile ceasefire.

Oil Prices Ease as US and Iran Pause Attacks, Easing Pressure on Fuel Markets

Brent crude fell 4.9% to $92.02 after the US and Iran refrained from Persian Gulf strikes for a second day, easing pressure on global fuel markets.

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