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Trump promised a 'golden age' for agriculture. Farmers in Iowa say they're still waiting
Farmers are still waiting for Trump's promised 'golden age' as tariffs and Iran war strain agriculture.
Initial Jobless Claims: 187000.0 vs expected None
Initial jobless claims fell to 187K from 209K, signaling a robust labor market, bullish for equities.
Traders Are Doubting Warsh’s Resolve on Inflation
Markets doubt Fed's ability to control inflation, raising fears of persistent price pressures and policy uncertainty.
Consumer Confidence: 44.8 vs expected None
US Consumer Confidence plummeted to 44.8 from 49.8, signaling deepening consumer pessimism.
Retail Sales MoM: 768553.0 vs expected None
US retail sales rose 0.22% MoM to $768.6B, signaling modest consumer spending growth, positive for equities.
Pakistan Secures Safe Passage for LNG Shipment With Iran Deal
Pakistan secured Iranian safe passage for a Qatari LNG shipment, easing its energy crunch but with minimal global market impact.
GDP Growth Rate QoQ: 31865.721 vs expected None
US GDP increased from 31422.5 to 31865.7, implying ~1.4% QoQ growth, but no expected value to gauge surprise.
Treasuries Extend Drop as Bond Traders Await Key Inflation Print
Treasury selloff intensifies as investors brace for CPI data, raising fears of delayed Fed rate cuts and tightening financial conditions.
Unemployment Rate: 4.2 vs expected None
US unemployment rate declined to 4.2% from 4.3%, signaling labor market resilience.
Labcorp Raises Earnings Outlook on Strong Medical Testing Demand
Labcorp raised full-year earnings guidance after strong Q2 results, driven by higher demand for cancer and genetic testing.
PPI MoM: 286.827 vs expected None
US PPI index fell sharply from 290.489 to 286.827, indicating disinflationary pressure.
From World’s Highest Tariff to Duty-Free: Lesotho Lauds US Shift
Lesotho gains duty-free access to the US, removing the highest tariff level, with negligible direct economic impact but signaling potential trade...