JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Trump declares the United States no longer needs NATO.

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Russia condemns US-Israeli strikes on Iran as "unprovoked armed aggression," warns of regional catastrophe, and calls for immediate return to diplomacy .

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Donald Trump claims Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's current Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is expected to succeed his father in Iran's top leadership role.

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France declares the European Union is prepared to strike back against President Trump's tariffs. Retaliation is on the table. 🇫🇷🇪🇺

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🇷🇺🇨🇺 President Putin: US sanctions on Cuba are "completely unacceptable" amid talks in Moscow.

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European leader spoke of shock at Trump’s state of mind after Mar-a-Lago meeting The Slovak PM, a Trump ally, told leaders at last week’s EU summit he was concerned about the way the U.S. president spoke to him, European diplomats said.

Dobré ráno, Robert! So now you are concerned about Trump’s psychological state?

Interesting. Robert Fico surely knows a thing or two about dangerous authoritarian leaders.... Experience matters.

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'Eight NATO allies condemned Treasonous Felon’s tariff threats, saying they damage transatlantic unity. The nations reaffirmed support for Daring Denmark and Grand Greenland and commitment to sovereignty. #USEU'

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Eight NATO allies condemned Trump’s tariff threats, saying they damage transatlantic unity. The nations reaffirmed support for Denmark and Greenland and commitment to sovereignty. #USEU

🔵 Les eurodéputés suspendent l'approbation d'un accord commercial avec les États-Unis suite aux menaces de Trump d'imposer des droits de douane sur le Groenland, rapporte Bloomberg. Manfred Weber a déclaré que les négociations sont désormais impossibles. #USEU

EU lawmakers will suspend approval of a trade deal with the US after Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, Bloomberg reports. Manfred Weber said talks are now impossible. #USEU

Europe’s security moment of truth has arrived‼️

Margaryta Khvostova and Professor Amelia Hadfield argue that recent U.S. actions in Venezuela and renewed interest in Greenland are not isolated shocks, but clear warnings…

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European stocks rise; U.S.-EU trade agreement, earnings and Fed meeting in focus Investing.com - European stocks climbed higher Tuesday as investors continued to digest the U.S./EU trade agreement as well as more corporate earnings, ahead of the start of the latest two-day Federal Reserve meeting. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), the DAX index in Germany climbed 0.5%, the CAC 40 in France gained 0.2% and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. rose 0.1%. EU-U.S. trade agreement The trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union, announced over the weekend, reduces the uncertainty for corporations within the two trading blocs, helping equities push higher. However, gains are subdued with the terms of the deal seen favoring the U.S., and will likely weigh on the economic outlook for the European Union. French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou denounced the agreement between two economies accounting for almost a third of global trade, which will see the U.S. impose a 15% import tariff on most EU goods from next month. "It is a dark day when an alliance of free peoples, brought together to affirm their common values and to defend their common interests, resigns itself to submission," Bayrou wrote on X. Additionally, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his economy would suffer "significant" damage due to the agreed tariffs. Stellantis offers optimistic guidance In the corporate sector, Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) said it expects net revenues to grow and operating income margins to remain in the low single digits in the second half, signaling a gradual recovery following a difficult first half of the year. The automaker also projected better industrial free cash flow in the second half, after burning through E3 billion ($3.48 billion) during the first six months. Barclays (LON:BARC) first-half profit rose by a better-than-expected 23%, with the British lender’s markets business reaping bumper returns from the frenzied trading activity sparked by the Trump administration’s trade tariffs. AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) beat second-quarter earnings expectations, helped by strong sales of key cancer, heart and kidney disease drugs, but maintained its full-year forecast as pricing pressures and global trade risks remain challenges. Philips (AS:PHG) on Tuesday reported a 47% drop in second-quarter net income, with the Dutch health technology company citing the absence of a one-time insurance gain recorded in the prior year, while key operating metrics including margins and free cash flow improved. Sika (SIX:SIKA) raised its profit margins in the first half of 2025, despite a decline in the Swiss construction chemicals group’s reported revenue driven by foreign exchange effects. Air Liquide (OTC:AIQUY) lifted its operating margin and reported higher earnings in the first half of 2025, with the French supplier of industrial gases supported by cost controls and investment momentum across energy transition and electronics. Fed to start latest policy meeting On the economic front, the main focus will be on the start of the two-day monetary policy meeting from the Federal Reserve later in the session. The U.S. central bank will likely leave interest rates unchanged, but there is likely to be a debate among the policy members about the potential for lower borrowing costs, especially after Trump on Monday again called on the Federal Reserve to cut rates, saying it would help propel the U.S. economy. Crude steadies after sharp gains Oil prices fluctuated around the flat line Tuesday ahead of the start of the latest Fed meeting in the aftermath of the trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union. At 03:05 ET, Brent futures traded flat at $69.32 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures traded unchanged at $66.71 a barrel. Both contracts settled more than 2% higher in the previous session, with Brent touching its highest level since July 18, after the U.S./EU deal sidestepped a full-blown trade war between the two major allies that would have dimmed the outlook for fuel demand. The agreement also calls for $750 billion of EU purchases of U.S. energy in the coming years. With BARC making headlines, savvy investors are asking: Is it truly valued fairly? In a market full of overpriced darlings, identifying true value can be challenging. InvestingPro's advanced AI algorithms have analyzed BARC alongside thousands of other stocks to uncover hidden gems. These undervalued stocks, potentially including BARC, could offer substantial returns as the market corrects. In 2024 alone, our AI identified several undervalued stocks that later surged by 30 or more. Is BARC poised for similar growth? Don't miss the opportunity to find out.

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Trump strikes trade deal with European Union The United States and the European Union agreed on Sunday to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods, staving off — at least for now — far higher import duties on both sides that might have sent shock waves through economies around the globe. The post Trump strikes trade deal with European Union appeared first on Alabama Daily News.

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Wall Street eyes records, euro slides after US-EU trade deal - Reuters Wall Street eyes records, euro slides after US-EU trade deal  Reuters

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President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with the European Union just ahead of the August 1 deadline, imposing a 15% tariff on most European goods, including automobiles.

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U.S. continues work on EU trade deal while advancing talks with China, says Greer Investing.com -- The United States is continuing to work on various aspects of its European Union trade deal, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Monday. In an interview with CNBC, Greer noted that steel and digital services taxes are among the areas still requiring attention in the U.S.-EU framework that was announced over the weekend. "There are certainly areas to keep working on in different sectors," Greer stated. The trade representative also addressed ongoing discussions with China, which are taking place this week. Greer tempered expectations about immediate results from these meetings. "I don’t expect some kind of enormous breakthrough today. What I expect is continued monitoring and checking in on the implementation of our agreement thus far," he said. The U.S. is simultaneously pursuing trade negotiations with India, according to Greer, as part of the country’s broader international trade agenda. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. AI computing powers are changing the stock market. Investing.com's ProPicks AI includes 6 winning stock portfolios chosen by our advanced AI. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. Which stock will be the next to soar?

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Barclays warns European car stocks ’look vulnerable’ after U.S.-EU trade deal Investing.com -- European auto stocks may be set for a pullback after the U.S. and European Union (EU) struck a new trade deal setting auto tariffs at 15%, according to Barclays. While the agreement is better than the worst-case scenario of 25%, the bank says the upside risk has now been removed and current valuations look stretched. “15% is better than recent fears, but 6x higher than pre-Trump 2.0,” analyst Henning Cosman wrote, adding that “the SXAP looks vulnerable now on very elevated levels.” The sector benchmark has already returned to flat year-to-date and trades at 9.8 times 12-month forward earnings, more than 40% above its long-term average. Cosman argues that such elevated valuations would only be justified if earnings were set to recover meaningfully from recent weakness. But despite some expected growth from self-help and one-off reversals, the analyst believes “the implied earnings growth for the SXAP to de-rate back to its long-term average P/E level is unlikely to materialise.” The deal may bring clarity, but not necessarily further upside. EU auto makers had already rallied after a similar Japan deal last week, with the sector gaining about 4% in anticipation. Barclays says consensus likely already reflects the 15% tariff and sees limited scope for upward revisions to earnings, as “volume-price-mix growth [is] appearing difficult to achieve for most OEMs and cost cutting not trivial.” Cosman also noted that while balance sheets remain strong and companies continue returning cash to shareholders, questions around the sustainability of those cash flows persist. “Despite the relief of a better-than-worst-case tariff outcome, the confirmation/removal of the upside risk of a deal is leaving the sector vulnerable for a reality check,” he said. Looking ahead, Barclays highlights several open questions following the EU-U.S. auto tariff deal. Barclays sees several unresolved issues following the 15% EU-U.S. auto tariff deal. One key uncertainty is whether the EU will lower its 10% tariff on U.S. car imports—a move that would benefit BMW (ETR:BMWG) and Mercedes (ETR:MBGn). Meanwhile, both BMW and Volkswagen (ETR:VOWG) are still hoping for additional relief, including netting of exports and imports or investment credits tied to spending in the U.S. Another open question is how tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and South Korea will be handled. Without reductions, companies like Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), GM, and Ford—who are more exposed to those regions—could be at a disadvantage. Finally, while the deal gives automakers clarity to update guidance, the shift to a 15% rate still implies a headwind for 2026 earnings, Cosman said.

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U.S.-EU trade deal, U.S.-China talks kick off pivotal week - what’s moving markets Investing.com - U.S. stock futures tick up after the U.S. and European Union agree to a crucial deal that averts a potentially damaging trade war. Attention now turns to talks between the U.S. and China in Sweden, where media reports have suggested that the world’s two largest economies may decide to extend a trade truce. Along with an August 1 deadline for elevated "reciprocal" U.S. tariffs to kick in on a slate of countries, this pivotal week for markets will also feature a string of big-name corporate earnings, crucial economic data, and a much-anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision. 1. Futures rise U.S. stock futures pointed higher on Monday, as investors digested key trade developments and looked ahead to a wave of major earnings, economic data and central bank decisions this week. By 03:25 ET (07:25 GMT), the Dow futures contract had risen by 146 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures had climbed by 25 points, or 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures had increased by 127 points, or 0.5%. The benchmark S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq both logged record closing highs at the end of the previous session on Friday, extending a strong run for Wall Street. Upbeat quarterly results, as well as the prospect of more certainty around often erratic U.S. tariff plans, have helped to support equities in recent weeks. U.S. stock markets looked to be receiving a strong handover from Europe, where their counterparts rose to a four-month high. 2. U.S.-EU trade deal The United States and European Union have reached a landmark trade agreement that includes a 15% tariff on EU goods entering the U.S., President Donald Trump announced Sunday while in Scotland. The broad-strokes deal encompasses significant EU purchases of U.S. energy and military gear, along with substantial investments in the American economy. According to Trump, the European Union has committed to purchasing $750 billion worth of energy from the United States. He also stated that the EU has agreed to make $600 billion in investments in the U.S. "They are agreeing to open up their countries to trade at zero tariff," Trump told reporters. He added that the EU would "purchase a vast amount of military equipment" from the U.S. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the agreement would include 15% tariffs across the board, noting that this measure would help "rebalance" trade between the two major trading partners. Of the $3.3 trillion in goods imported by the U.S. last year, more than $600 billion came from the 27-member EU. The pact could help bring some calm to investors, who had been wary that both sides could fail to reach a deal before August 1, when Trump’s sweeping "reciprocal" tariffs are due to come into effect. The EU had been facing heightened levies of 30%, and had reportedly been pushing for a zero-for-zero agreement with the White House. 3. U.S. and China to extend trade truce - reports The U.S. and China are expected to extend their tariff truce by an additional 90 days during trade talks starting Monday in Stockholm, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Sunday, citing sources close to the discussions. The temporary suspension of most tariffs, agreed in May, is set to expire on August 12. According to the SCMP report, both sides will use the third round of negotiations to outline their positions on unresolved issues, including U.S. concerns over China’s industrial overcapacity, rather than pursue immediate breakthroughs. Sources told SCMP that during the extension, neither side plans to impose new tariffs or escalate the trade conflict. Beijing is also expected to seek clarity from Washington over the 20% tariffs imposed on Chinese goods in March related to fentanyl concerns, the report said. Trump said Sunday the U.S. is “very close” to a deal with China, but did not elaborate. In an editorial on Sunday, China’s People’s Daily said Beijing remains committed to resolving disputes through equal dialogue and mutual respect. Meanwhile, the Financial Times reported that the U.S. has paused curbs on tech exports to China to avoid disrupting these talks. 4. Jam-packed week ahead for markets Markets are now gearing up for a week that analysts at ING have described as a "massive" week for the U.S. economy. Along with a possible string of trade deals before August 1, the coming days will see a raft of corporate earnings, including returns from mega-cap tech titans like Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). July’s nonfarm payrolls report and a reading of inflation closely monitored by the Federal Reserve are also scheduled to be released, while the Fed itself will unveil its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday. Fed officials are widely anticipated to leave borrowing costs unchanged, even as Trump has placed intensifying pressure on the central bank -- and Chair Jerome Powell in particular -- to quickly lower rates. Policymakers have recently signaled a "wait-and-see" approach to further rate decisions, partly citing uncertainty around the trajectory of Trump’s levies and their impact on the wider economy. 5. Gold holds firm Gold prices held firm on Monday, as traders eyed bolstered risk appetite following the trade deal between the U.S. and EU. and exercised caution ahead of the Fed interest rate decision this week. Investors may be particularly keen to hear what officials may have to say about the path ahead for the U.S. economy in the second half of 2025. The prospect of rate cuts later this year could provide some support to gold, which tends to do better in low borrowing-cost environments. Spot Gold edged up 0.1% to $3,340.02 an ounce, while Gold futures also gained 0.1% to $3,396.67/oz by 03:29 ET. Elsewhere, optimism that the U.S.-EU pact will avert a damaging trade war gave lift to oil prices, while the improved risk sentiment boosted Bitcoin.

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TSX futures edge higher after U.S.-EU trade deal announced Investing.com - Futures linked to Canada’s main stock exchange pointed higher on Monday, as investors hoped that a weekend trade deal between the U.S. and European Union could bode well for Ottawa’s negotiations with Washington. By 06:47 ET (10:47 GMT), the S&P/TSX 60 standard index futures contract had gained 2 points, or 0.1%. The S&P/TSX composite index notched a fresh record closing high on Friday, buoyed by strength in technology shares in particular. Traders were also turning their attention to a pivotal week for financial markets. A slate of major U.S. tech earnings and crucial economic data are scheduled to be released, while the impending August 1 deadline for elevated "reciprocal" U.S. tariffs on a host of countries is now only days away. President Donald Trump said last week that the White House has not "really had a lot of luck with Canada" despite recent trade discussions. The U.S. has threatened to slap 35% tariffs on all Canadian goods not covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. Further adding to the docket will be interest rate decisions from global central banks, including announcements from the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. Analysts broadly expect the Canadian central bank to keep its overnight interest rate unchanged at 2.75% for the third straight meeting, as policymakers eye rising inflation and declining unemployment. U.S. futures tick higher U.S. equity futures rose Monday, with sentiment boosted after the U.S./EU trade deal, as investors geared up for a pivotal week packed with a wave of major earnings, economic data and central bank decisions. At 06:47 ET, Dow Jones Futures traded 48 points, or 0.1%, higher, S&P 500 Futures rose 14 points, or 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 96 points, or 0.4%. The benchmark S&P 500 and tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite both logged record closing highs at the end of the previous session on Friday, extending a strong run for Wall Street. Upbeat quarterly results, as well as the prospect of more certainty around often erratic U.S. tariff plans, have helped to support equities in recent weeks. U.S., EU reach framework trade deal The United States and European Union reached a landmark trade agreement over the weekend, a deal that includes a 15% tariff on EU goods entering the U.S.. The broad-strokes deal encompasses significant EU purchases of U.S. energy and military gear, along with substantial investments in the American economy. The EU has committed to purchasing $750 billion worth of energy from the U.S, and has agreed to make $600 billion in investments in the U.S. Of the $3.3 trillion in goods imported by the U.S. last year, more than $600 billion came from the 27-member EU. The pact has helped to further ease market jitters, which had grown over fears of a deadlock before Trump’s "reciprocal" tariffs take effect on August 1. “The big caveat to today’s deal is that there is nothing on paper, yet. The next hours and days will hopefully bring more clarity,” ING analysts said in a note. Fed meeting, PCE inflation on tap Away from trade negotiations, the U.S. Federal Reserve kicks off its two-day policy meeting this week, wrapping up on July 30. While rates are expected to stay at 4.25%–4.5%, investors will watch closely for signals on a possible cut in September. “We see no interest rate cut this month, but the Fed is expected to start laying the groundwork for a move, most likely in December,” ING analysts added. The Bank of Japan also holds a key meeting on Thursday, ahead of June’s PCE price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Investors will also watch key labor data this week, including JOLTS on Tuesday, ADP (NASDAQ:ADP) private payrolls on Wednesday, jobless claims on Thursday, and the key July jobs report on Friday. "Magnificent Seven" earnings due Investors are also gearing up for the busiest week of the earnings season, with more than 150 companies in the S&P 500 due to post their quarterly results. This includes “Magnificent Seven” members, Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on Wednesday, followed by Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) on Thursday. Investors will be listening for companies’ comments on AI spending for direction on whether big investments in hyperscalers this year are justified. Oil prices rose Monday, boosted by the news of a trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union, which relieved concerns of an economically damaging trade war. At 06:48 ET, Brent futures climbed 1.1% to $68.40 a barrel, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 1.2% to $65.91 per barrel. The crude markets have gained support from the prospect of more trade deals between the United States and trading partners ahead of an August 1 deadline for new tariffs on goods from an array of countries. Gold holds firm Gold prices held firm on Monday, as traders eyed bolstered risk appetite following the trade deal between the U.S. and EU. and exercised caution ahead of the Fed interest rate decision this week. Investors may be particularly keen to hear what officials may have to say about the path ahead for the U.S. economy in the second half of 2025. The prospect of rate cuts later this year could provide some support to gold, which tends to do better in low borrowing-cost environments. Spot gold were mostly unchanged at $3,338.02 an ounce, while gold futures hovered around the flatline at $3,394.42/oz by 06:49 ET.

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🇺🇸🇪🇺 US & EU seal a major trade deal—locking in a 15% tariff on most EU goods, averting higher escalation.

EU pledges $750B in US energy buys & $600B investment.
Steel & aluminum stay at 50% tariffs.

A new era for transatlantic ties—jobs, unity & challenges ahead.

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