President Trump's administration actively shapes US economic policy, impacting trade relations with Canada and China through tariffs and ongoing negotiations, while also influencing the Federal Reserve's policies and broader market reactions.

• Trump Says U.S. Ending Trade Talks With Canada Over Digital Services Taxes — The New York Times Business -
• Trump Encourages Powell to Resign in Latest Attack on the Fed Chair — The New York Times Business -
• Trump’s Tariffs Have Unsettled Thailand’s Pet Food Exporters — The New York Times Business -

• University of Virginia president resigns under White House pressure — Financial Times -
• Trump says he will only pick Fed chair who cuts rates — Financial Times -
• Opinion | The Supreme Court’s FCC Tax Dodge — Wall Street Journal -
• Trump halts US-Canada trade talks over Big Tech tax dispute — Financial Times -
• Trump Signals U.S. Is Nearing Trade Deals but Says Some Countries Will Face Tariffs — The New York Times Business -
• S&P 500 Hits a Record High, Surging Through Trump Turmoil — The New York Times Business -
• US stocks rise to closing high despite Trump ending negotiations with Canada — Financial Times -
• Trump says US would ‘absolutely’ bomb Iran again to stop enrichment — Financial Times -
• PCE Inflation Was Slightly Hotter in May as Economists Brace for Trump’s Tariffs — The New York Times Business -
• White House claims victory as Supreme Court curbs nationwide injunctions — Financial Times -
• What kind of world does Trump want? — Financial Times -
• Trump ally seeks to snap up DR Congo mine as US brokers peace deal — Financial Times -
• US Rivals Like China and Russia See Opportunity in Voice of America Shutdown — The New York Times Business -
• G7 Backs Plan for ‘Side-by-Side’ Tax System to Avoid U.S. Fight — The New York Times Business -
• Trump cancels trip to push budget bill through Senate — Financial Times -
• What Business Is Watching in Negotiations Over Big Policy Bill — The New York Times Business -
• China Confirms Trade Framework With U.S. to Lift Export Controls — The New York Times Business -
• FirstFT: Eric Trump opens door to political dynasty — Financial Times -
• Truck Operators Were Hoping for a Recovery. Instead They Got a Trade War. — Wall Street Journal -
• With Trump Bill, Republicans Try to Change the Way Budgets Work — The New York Times Business -
• Trump says US-China trade truce has been ‘signed’ — Financial Times -
• Eric Trump opens door to political dynasty — Financial Times -
• The Evolution of Trump’s Views on Foreign Aid — The New York Times Business -
• Trump Administration Tells Congress to Kill ‘Revenge Tax’ From Policy Bill — The New York Times Business -

Britain's political landscape is navigating Keir Starmer's welfare reforms and internal party challenges, alongside critical decisions affecting key industries like automotive production and energy projects.

• Streeting puts robotic surgeons at heart of 10-year plan for NHS — Financial Times -
• Carmaker Lotus plans to end production in the UK — Financial Times -
• Nigel Farage pledges to install business chiefs in government if he wins power — Financial Times -

• Starmer faces £4.25bn fiscal hit after benefits reversals — Financial Times -
• What next for UK welfare reform after Starmer’s U-turn? — Financial Times -
• Starmer apologises for ‘island of strangers’ remark — Financial Times -
• Starmer’s welfare woes — Financial Times -
• Four arrested by UK counterterrorism police after RAF break-in — Financial Times -
• Rebel rebel: parliamentary humiliations didn’t start with Starmer — Financial Times -
• Welfare U-turn permanently alters Labour’s playbook — Financial Times -
• How Starmer averted ‘civil war’ with Labour MPs after diluting welfare cuts — Financial Times -
• ‘Fire and rehire’ employment reforms need rethink says UK union leader — Financial Times -
• Centrica set to take 15% stake in Sizewell C nuclear project — Financial Times -
• Should we stop the UK’s best talent moving to London? — Financial Times -
• The rollercoaster ride of Britain’s financial markets — Financial Times -
• Developer Jamie Reuben: ‘London needs to make foreign investors feel welcome’ — Financial Times -
• Labour MPs rebel against UK welfare reform — Financial Times -

International trade dynamics are shifting with new agreements and disputes, while geopolitical tensions in regions like the Middle East and Europe continue to influence global economic stability and cross-border investments.

• Germany’s Social Democrats face mutiny over Russia — Financial Times -
• Sanctioned Steelmaker Finds a Buyer for U.S., Canada Plants — Wall Street Journal -
• The Iran threat will haunt the Gulf for years — Financial Times -

• Germany moves to block any attempts to restart Nord Stream — Financial Times -
• US announces funding for controversial Gaza aid scheme — Financial Times -
• Italy and Spain slam France over proposed migration pact with UK — Financial Times -
• Mark Carney faces a separatist push in Canada’s oil-rich west — Financial Times -
• China industrial profits slide as trade war uncertainty sets in — Financial Times -
• Enrico Letta: ‘If we have 27 markets, we will be a colony of Wall Street’ — Financial Times -
• Von der Leyen proposes setting up EU-led alternative to WTO — Financial Times -
• How Israel inadvertently reawakened Iranian nationalism — Financial Times -
• ECB beat inflation without heavy economic costs, says departing hawk — Financial Times -
• Gold glitters as mistrust spreads — Financial Times -
• Turkey’s economic woes catch up with Erdoğan — Financial Times -
• China’s ‘Summer Davos’ offers rare respite from trade war — Financial Times -
• India-US trade deal hits a rough patch — Financial Times -

Major US banks successfully navigate stress tests, while investment strategies emphasizing long-term compounding and corporate funding initiatives drive market activity despite regulatory concerns over financial instruments.

• Biggest US banks pass Federal Reserve stress tests — Financial Times -
• Nike shares surge on signs turnaround is paying off — Financial Times -
• Meta seeks $29bn from private credit giants to fund AI data centres — Financial Times -

• How Long-term Compounding Multiplies the Awesome Power of the Stock Market — The New York Times Business -
• Synthetic risk transfer market prompts alarm from EU banking watchdog — Financial Times -
• Greek energy group Metlen plans August London listing — Financial Times -
• Bet-the-farm securitisations make an unwelcome return — Financial Times -
• BoE urged to curb bond sales investors say could ‘reignite’ sell-off — Financial Times -

Technological advancements are transforming industries, seen in AI's role in career coaching and major investments in AI infrastructure, alongside developments in consumer tech like electric vehicles and software interface changes.

• :( Microsoft’s ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Is Going Away — The New York Times Business -
• Why wearable devices struggle to turn health into wealth — Financial Times -
• I Built an AI Career Coach. I’ve Never Had a Better Coach. — Wall Street Journal -

• Chinese phonemaker touts 200,000 electric SUV orders in 3 minutes — Financial Times -
• SoftBank chief Masayoshi Son hints at succession plans — Financial Times -
• Brazil supreme court rules digital platforms are liable for users’ posts — Financial Times -

The media industry is undergoing significant changes, from leadership shifts at iconic publications and expansions of film tax credits to revivals of popular TV shows and the enduring influence of K-pop.

• California Expands Film and TV Tax Credits to Lure Production Back to Hollywood — Wall Street Journal -
• The Concorde-and-Caviar Era of Condé Nast, When Magazines Ruled the Earth — The New York Times Business -
• Anna Wintour Cedes Vogue Editor in Chief Title But Will Retain Editorial Control — The New York Times Business -

• California Gov. Newsom Sues Fox News for Defamation — Wall Street Journal -
• Lisa Kudrow’s ‘The Comeback’ to Come Back to HBO — The New York Times Business -
• Bill Moyers, Presidential Aide and Veteran of Public TV, Dies at 91 — The New York Times Business -
• South Korea’s BTS fuels hope of K-pop revival — Financial Times -

Companies face operational challenges ranging from major system outages affecting airlines to cybersecurity breaches impacting food distributors, highlighting the need for business resilience in the face of disruptions.

• American Airlines Flights Snarled by Computer Glitch — The New York Times Business -
• United Natural Foods Restores Systems After Hack, Expects Financial Hit — Wall Street Journal -

Consumer behaviors are evolving, with trends like the 'No Buy' challenge promoting frugality and the popularity of fake toys reflecting niche market demands.

• What Is a Lafufu? Fake Labubus Find Some Fans Online. — The New York Times Business -
• Is ‘No Buy’ July the Best Way to Trim Your Spending? — The New York Times Business -

This section touches on diverse topics, including discussions around media integrity, energy policy debates, climate change impacts, urban planning issues, and the unfortunate reality of online criminal activities.

• Authorities Rescue Girl Whose Mother Livestreamed Her Sexual Abuse — The New York Times Business -
• Opinion | Taking Hegseth Seriously on ‘Fake News’ and the Iran Strike — Wall Street Journal -
• Opinion | Let the TVA Power America’s Nuclear Future — Wall Street Journal -

• Rediscovering the bygone charms of Büyükada — Financial Times -
• Zohran Mamdani, the socialist New Yorker shaking up the Democrats — Financial Times -
• Temperatures reach dangerous highs as ‘heat domes’ hit US and Europe — Financial Times -
• Risk and reward: a new era for adventure playgrounds — Financial Times -
• Bold Names Season 4 — Wall Street Journal -
• David Gentleman — ‘Confidence is the key thing. Without it, you don’t draw’ — Financial Times -