Markets traded nervously as investors parsed labor data and geopolitical shocks. The S&P 500 was mixed, the Nasdaq lagged on tech weakness while the Dow outperformed led by industrials and defense. Treasury yields and the dollar rose; volatility spiked in trade‑sensitive sectors amid tariff and Venezuela uncertainty.
U.S. forces carried out a nighttime operation that led to the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. Washington is moving to assert control over Caracas’s oil assets and outline plans for distribution and sales.
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The White House pushed an aggressive housing intervention, ordering large-scale mortgage bond purchases to try to lower rates. Markets reacted as mortgage securities rallied and policy questions mounted over Fed and housing agency roles.
The administration proposed curbs on large institutional buyers of single-family homes, a move aimed at boosting affordability. Economists and housing groups warn the measure could reshape investment in the residential market.
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The Supreme Court’s imminent ruling on Trump-era tariffs tightened market nerves ahead of a potential legal shock. Economists and strategists warn a negative decision could trigger volatility across bonds and trade-sensitive sectors.
President Trump proposed a sweeping $1.5 trillion increase to military spending that watchdogs say would sharply raise long-term debt. The plan sent defense-related equities higher as investors priced in sustained procurement demand.
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Talks about Greenland intensified after presidential comments about acquisition and strategic use. Denmark and Greenland diplomats engaged U.S. officials to push back and seek clarity over any U.S. intentions.
Authorities identified the ICE officer involved in the fatal Minneapolis shooting, intensifying scrutiny on federal enforcement tactics. Local agencies say the FBI has restricted access to evidence, sparking accusations and legal pressure.
Administration withdrew from dozens of international bodies including key UN climate entities and signalled new domestic interventions: tariff programs under SCOTUS review, a proposed ban on institutional homebuying, and increased oversight of AI image platforms by EU regulators.
The fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparked mass demonstrations and a national debate over federal enforcement operations. Protest clashes with officers, including use of crowd-control measures, heightened tensions in multiple cities.
Congress moved to check the administration’s military latitude in Venezuela while also advancing domestic policy on health care subsidies. Lawmakers in both chambers took rare, high-stakes votes that could reshape foreign policy and insurance markets.
“I don’t need international law.”
— President Donald Trump
US trade figures showed a sharp narrowing of the deficit as imports fell, raising questions about global demand and domestic growth. The data has implications for GDP estimates and currency movements as markets reassess trade-driven growth.
General Motors disclosed large charges tied to a strategic pullback from electric-vehicle capacity and restructuring in China. The write-downs underline how shifting policy incentives and demand trends are forcing automakers to reset EV plans.
Glencore and Rio Tinto revived talks about a potential merger that would create the world’s largest mining group, reshaping the global materials landscape. Investors priced a potential megadeal amid concerns about antitrust and geopolitical exposure.
China is preparing to approve limited sales of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips as regulators weigh strategic risks. Nvidia is also tightening commercial terms for mainland customers, asking for upfront payments amid export scrutiny.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI is under fire after researchers found mass creation of sexualized and nonconsensual images. European regulators ordered X to preserve internal records while governments weigh enforcement actions.
OpenAI rolled out a HIPAA-compliant ChatGPT Health offering and is piloting tighter medical record integrations with major hospitals. The move signals faster commercialisation of AI in clinical workflows amid privacy concerns.
Friday’s U.S. jobs print and recent labor data are dominating market focus as the Fed’s path hinges on wage and payroll trends. Traders are parsing payrolls, unemployment and initial claims for signals on rate cuts and Treasury yields.
China has opened probes into Meta’s acquisition of Manus, testing cross-border M&A amid tech-security concerns. The scrutiny adds another layer of risk for big tech deals involving AI capabilities tied to China.
U.S. regulators gave conditional relief to a prediction-market platform even as Congress wrestles with a broader crypto bill. Lawmakers and regulators are racing to set rules on stablecoins, custody and market structure ahead of key votes.