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The US consumer price index was up 2.7 percent from a year ago in June, accelerating from the figure in May, government data showed

Rising Inflation Sparks Renewed Attention On Tariffs

US consumer inflation picked up in line with analyst expectations last month, government data showed Tuesday, as policymakers try to gauge how President Donald Trump's ever-growing list of tariffs is affecting the economy.

Russia Suggests Trump Is Emboldening Ukraine, Delaying Peace
The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting Russian trading partners could embolden Ukraine and further delay already stalled peace efforts.
Musk's Right Hand DOGE Man Tried To Lead Agency Well After His Ousting 'Like It Was Business As Usual'
Elon Musk's right-hand man while he served at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly tried to lead the agency even after he had departed.
Bitcoin Is Now Bigger Than Amazon — And It’s Just Getting Started
With Congress debating legislation that could shape digital assets for the next decade, and investors from Tokyo to Wall Street racing to secure positions, Bitcoin is no longer a fringe asset—it's a core geopolitical and financial force.
When Trade Becomes Strategy: The Rise Of Economic Statecraft
Global realignments are not just boardroom concerns—they're already impacting markets and consumers. Investors are seeing increased volatility in sectors sensitive to trade policy, such as energy, healthcare and tech.
Trump Now Claims Biden 'Wasn't For Open Borders,' Blames 'Radical Left' Politicians For Using Autopen
President Donald Trump claimed that former President Joe Biden was not in favor of open borders, directly contradicting allegations he made for years in which he accused the Biden administration of not sufficiently securing the nation's borders.
Trump Expected To Outline Ukraine Weapons Plan
Donald Trump was reportedly expected to lay out Monday a fresh strategy for arming Ukraine as his special envoy arrived in Kyiv after weeks of the US president's growing frustration with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Deadlocked Gaza Truce Talks Limp On But US Hopes For Deal
Stuttering Gaza ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas entered a second week on Monday, with US President Donald Trump still hopeful of a breakthrough and as more than 20 people were killed on the ground.
Trump Says Mexico, EU To Face 30% Tariff From Aug 1
President Donald Trump on Saturday said major US trading partners Mexico and the European Union would face a 30 percent tariff starting next month, ramping up pressure for deals in his trade wars.

China Exports Beat Forecasts In June After US Tariff Truce

China's exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington and Beijing agreed a tentative deal to lower swingeing tariffs on each other.

Economy in Focus

Inflation's Quiet Shift: Businesses Feel The Squeeze As Consumer Prices Ease
The Consumer Price Index showed a modest slowdown in price increases, signaling that inflationary pressures on groceries, energy and everyday goods might be easing.
World Bank's IFC Ramps Up Investment Amid Global Uncertainty
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War in Ukraine

Ukraine's Zelensky Seeks Shakeup With New Prime Minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he was recommending economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko become prime minister in a significant political shakeup for the war-scarred country.
Russian Forces Claim First Foothold In New Ukraine Region
Russia said Monday it captured its first village in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region after grinding towards the border for months, dealing a physchological blow for Kyiv as its worries mount.
US Halting Some Shipments Of Military Aid To Ukraine
The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion.
Ukraine Hits Russian City Deep Behind Front Line, Leaves Three Dead
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian city of Izhevsk on Tuesday, killing three people and wounding dozens in one of the deepest strikes inside Russia of the three-year conflict, authorities said.

US House Set To Vote On Landmark Crypto Bills This Week

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