Dollar struggles before Fed meeting, Asian currencies steadier.
The dollar remained steady ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday, which is set to address policies amid an uncertain economic landscape. Meanwhile, major Asian investors have been actively purchasing U.S. assets. Concerns regarding the trade war were somewhat alleviated by news of planned discussions between the U.S. and China on Saturday, helping to […]
Mark Carney States Canada Was “Never For Sale” During Initial Meeting with Trump
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed various topics with President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House, as seen in a live transmission on CBC News. At a press conference following the meeting in Washington, Carney mentioned that he and Trump plan to continue their discussions in the coming weeks and reconvene […]
Bessent states that the US aims to maintain connections with China before meeting with the Chinese counterpart.
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bescent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with their Chinese counterparts in Switzerland over the weekend to address economic matters. This meeting marks an important initial step in trade discussions between the two nations, following President Donald Trump’s announcement about eliminating tariffs on what he called “Liberation Day.” In […]
Trump Criticizes Canada’s Prime Minister Ahead of First Meeting: ‘We Don’t Need Anything They Offer’
On May 6, 2025, President Donald Trump is set to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House. Before their meeting, Trump expressed concerns about the U.S. trade deficit with Canada in a social media post. Carney, who was sworn in on March 14, took over from former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In […]
Current updates: Carney states Canada is ‘not for sale’ during meeting in the Oval Office
Mark Kearney, Canada’s newly appointed prime minister, made his first official visit to the White House on Tuesday to meet with President Trump. Just before Kearney’s arrival, Trump took to social media to voice his frustrations regarding Canada. “Why does America subsidize Canada to the tune of $200 billion each year?” he questioned. “They rely […]
Stocks Drop After Winning Streak Ends as Investors Anticipate Tariff Updates and Fed Meeting; Palantir Falls Following Earnings Report
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Drops as Costs Surge Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) saw its stock decline on Tuesday following reports from biotech companies revealing results that were worse than anticipated due to rising costs. In the first quarter, Vertex reported adjusted earnings of $4.06 per share, which is a modest increase of 3% compared to the previous […]
Stock market update: Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures decline as tariff concerns arise before the Fed meeting – Yahoo Finance
US Stock Futures Decline Amid Tariff Concerns US stock futures dipped following President Trump’s recent comments that dashed hopes for tariff relief, adding to the uncertainty in the market just ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.2%, while the S&P 500 saw a […]
Stock futures show slight movement as Wall Street anticipates the Fed policy meeting: Live updates – CNBC
On the night of Monday, U.S. stock futures remained fairly stable as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting—the first since President Trump announced “mutual” tariffs in early April. S&P 500 futures were nearly flat, while futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight increase. However, futures for Nasdaq-100 dipped […]
Vatican to block phone signals during the meeting to choose a new pope | Vatican
The Vatican has decided to disable mobile phone signals throughout its territory during the Conclave, where a new Pope will be elected. However, St. Peter’s Square will remain unaffected. The president of Vatican City announced that starting from 3 PM on May 7th (1300 GMT), all mobile communication systems will be turned off. According to […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin Agrees to Visit India for Annual High-Level Meeting at PM Modi’s Invitation
Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to visit India for their annual high-level meeting, following a phone call between the two leaders, according to the Kremlin. Their discussion highlighted the essential need for a resolute fight against terrorism in all its forms. “Indian leaders reiterated their invitation to the […]