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International Economics

Tariffs Deliver Record Drop in US Trade Deficit

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Does the deficit crunch mean the US has won the first big battle of the trade war? Well, that’s a complicated question

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Advisor Upside

Jason Hsu’s Fundamentals Avoid ‘Sex and Sizzle’ of Value Investing

The Rayliant founder and CIO talks emerging markets, global trade, and Japanese growth.

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International Economics

Don’t Hold Your Breath for Trade Wins from G7 Finance Summit

Hanging over the proceedings is the countdown to July 8, when the US is poised to slam its allies with “reciprocal” tariffs.

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Finance

Buffett’s $300B Cash Pile, Fed by Apple, Spurs Investment Guessing Game

Buffett acolytes are primed to be receptive to new ideas after Berkshire’s more contrarian bets over the last decade have proven prescient.

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International Economics

Deal With It: Countries Seek Pacts With US to Avoid Tariffs

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China’s Commerce Ministry vowed to “fight to the end” on Tuesday as Trump greenlit whopping 104% tariffs on its economy.

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International Economics

IMF Worries State of ‘Not Good Enough’ Will Follow Rate Cuts and a Soft Landing

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Of 12 major developed-market central banks, eight are in rate-cutting mode, with Australia, Norway, Japan, and Taiwan the odd men out.

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Big Tech

AI Started a New Storm in Geopolitics

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As the AI market matures, there is a stark realization in public sectors elsewhere that this is America’s AI world.

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Patent Drop

Honda Pushes Forward with EV Production, Patents Despite Demand Plateau

A patent from Honda seeks to make EV charging cheaper and better for the environment.

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Consumer

Boston Beer Co. May Be Swallowed by Japanese Whiskey Giant

The brewer is reportedly in early talks to sell to Japan’s Suntory, which owns American spirits brands Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark.

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Autos

Japanese Automakers Turn to Gas, Biofuel Engines as EV Adoption Stalls

Toyota is partnering with petroleum firms to develop carbon-neutral fuels and make them available in Japan by 2030.

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