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Quartz • Jul 07, 2025

Tariff chaos escalates as Trump threatens BRICS and misses his own deadline

Rising trade tensions and unfulfilled agreements contribute to economic uncertainty, potentially affecting market stability and international financial relationships amid ongoing t...

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Quartz • Jul 07, 2025

Trump tells Japan and South Korea they'll face 25% tariffs next month

The potential implementation of substantial tariffs on key East Asian economies contributed to market declines, reflecting increased investor concern over escalating trade tensions...

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Quartz • Jul 07, 2025

Trump advisor criticizes Tim Cook over Apple's 'soap opera'-paced exit from China

The gradual withdrawal of Apple from the Chinese market has raised concerns about potential impacts on the company’s revenue streams and overall financial stability in a key global...

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Quartz • Jul 07, 2025

Trump says Musk went 'off the rails.' A Tesla bull sees 'exhaustion' for investors

Tesla’s declining share value and Elon Musk’s controversial political involvement have increased uncertainty among investors, potentially impacting the company’s market performance...

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Quartz • Jul 07, 2025

Tesla stock gets a downgrade as Elon Musk gets even more political

The reduction in Tesla’s rating by William Blair reflects concerns over diminishing government incentives, decreased regulatory-related income, and investor apprehension regarding...

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Quartz • Jul 07, 2025

Oil prices rise as OPEC+ increases production

The planned increase of over 500,000 barrels per day by OPEC+ in August may influence global oil market dynamics and impact energy-related revenues and costs.

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Quartz • Jul 07, 2025

Trump's tariff deadline might be moving to August

Officials suggested that postponing the tariff implementation beyond the original July 9 date could help stabilize economic conditions and prevent sudden negative impacts on financ...

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Quartz • Jul 06, 2025

Trump's trade deadline and Delta earnings: What to watch in the stock market this week

Investors should monitor upcoming political events and corporate earnings, including trade negotiations and airline financial reports, as these factors could influence market trend...

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Quartz • Jul 03, 2025

Republicans are about to tax the money migrants send home. It could backfire

The proposed tax on remittances in the Republican bill aims to deter immigration but may inadvertently lead to higher costs for migrant workers and potential increases in unauthori...

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Quartz • Jul 03, 2025

GOP megabill passes the House and heads to Trump's desk

The approval of the extensive GOP funding measure in the House highlights widespread party alignment and is expected to impact government programs and spending priorities significa...

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Quartz • Jul 03, 2025

Amazon customers are still shopping through tariffs — but getting cautious

Despite ongoing tariffs, most Amazon buyers continue making purchases, though increasing price awareness is prompting more careful spending decisions according to recent survey res...

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Quartz • Jul 03, 2025

OpenAI wants nothing to do with Robinhood tokens

OpenAI has expressed concerns regarding Robinhood’s initiative to tokenize private equity, highlighting potential implications for the company’s involvement in emerging financial t...

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Quartz • Jul 03, 2025

The U.S. drops some export restrictions on China in a sign of easing trade tensions

The easing of export limitations on certain technologies and materials to China may impact market dynamics and investment decisions by potentially increasing trade flow between the...

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Quartz • Jul 03, 2025

Trump says Fed Chair Jerome Powell should 'resign immediately'

The president’s public criticism of the Federal Reserve chair comes amid economic data suggesting less urgency for lowering interest rates, potentially influencing financial market...

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Quartz • Jul 03, 2025

Meta’s AI teams are caught between competing visions

The differing perspectives between Meta’s leadership and AI researchers influence crucial decisions that could impact the company’s investment priorities and future returns in arti...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

Americans can expect higher electric costs if Trump's big bill passes Congress, experts say

If the proposed legislation with substantial reductions in clean energy funding becomes law, analysts indicate that electricity prices in the United States are likely to increase s...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

WHO calls for steep taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks globally by 2035

Implementing substantial global taxes on alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and sugary drinks could generate up to $1 trillion in revenue by the year 2035, according to health...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

Crypto-focused bank backed by tech billionaires including Peter Thiel files for charter: report

A recently proposed U.S. bank supported by prominent technology investors aims to serve the cryptocurrency sector, potentially impacting financial services and digital asset market...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

Trump casts doubt on 'spoiled' Japan getting a trade deal

The potential reintroduction of tariffs could impact financial markets as uncertainty grows over the prospects of reaching a new trade agreement with Japan amid ongoing concerns ab...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

Rivian stock falls on tariff hits and tax credit rollback fears

Rivian's recent decline in stock value reflects concerns over increased expenses and reduced incentives, which have contributed to a slowdown in its manufacturing output amidst ind...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

Japan is calling Trump's trade bluff

Meeting the required number of new trade agreements within a limited timeframe is crucial for the administration's economic strategy and could significantly impact international ma...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

The private sector lost a brutal number of jobs last month

In June, private payroll figures significantly underperformed forecasts, reflecting the largest monthly job decline experienced in over two years and indicating potential challenge...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

Mortgage refinancing heats up as rates slide again

The recent decline in long-term loan costs has encouraged many property owners to adjust their existing agreements, potentially reducing monthly payments and overall interest expen...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

Microsoft to lay off 9,000 workers in second major wave of cuts this year

Despite experiencing strong revenue growth, the company is reducing its workforce by approximately 15,000 employees this year, reflecting a significant adjustment in operational ex...

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Quartz • Jul 02, 2025

The VC funding gender gap is getting worse

Despite progress in corporate leadership roles for women, investment in startups led by female entrepreneurs remains disproportionately low, highlighting ongoing challenges within...

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Quartz • Jul 01, 2025

American kids of undocumented immigrants could get $1,000 'Trump Accounts' under late changes to GOP...

The proposed legislation includes a provision that would allocate $1,000 payments to children of undocumented immigrants, highlighting a notable and unexpected financial benefit wi...

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Quartz • Jul 01, 2025

Online shopping saw its biggest drop in over a decade as tariffs spook consumers, survey says

Recent survey data from AlixPartners indicates that import taxes are influencing U.S. consumers to alter their online purchasing habits, resulting in a significant decrease in e-co...

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Quartz • Jul 01, 2025

Jerome Powell confirms the Fed would have already cut interest rates if if weren't for Trump's tarif...

Jerome Powell indicated that despite a strong economy delaying rate reductions, ongoing trade tensions and tariffs influenced the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to adjusting m...

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Quartz • Jul 01, 2025

Tesla stock sinks 6% as Trump says he'll 'take a look' at deporting Elon Musk

Tesla shares declined notably following the CEO's public disagreement with a prominent political figure, prompting concerns among investors about potential repercussions on the com...

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Quartz • Jul 01, 2025

The dollar just had its worst start to the year in half a century

The sharp decline in the currency’s value during the opening months signals increased economic challenges, potentially affecting international trade balances, investment decisions,...

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