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Wall Street Futures Slide Amid AI Bubble Concerns

  US stock futures retreated on Tuesday as mounting fears of an AI-driven market bubble weighed heavily on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 0.7% , marking the worst three-day run for the blue-chip index since April. The Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.8% , while the S&P 500 dropped 0.6% , extending losses from a bruising session earlier this week. The pullback comes ahead of a pivotal Nvidia earnings report , which investors see as a litmus test for the sustainability of the AI boom. Concerns about inflated valuations in the sector have grown, particularly as chipmakers and tech giants face scrutiny over their aggressive expansion into AI infrastructure. Adding to the turbulence, Bitcoin briefly dipped below $90,000 , erasing all of its gains for the year and deepening a global sell-off in cryptocurrencies. The decline rattled Asian markets, with Japanese stocks suffering their steepest loss since April. Meanwhile, 10-year Treasury yields fell , reflec...
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Trump Eases Global Tariffs but Maintains Stance on Canada



In a surprising move, U.S. President Donald Trump has partially reversed his aggressive tariff policies, pausing the highest levies on several nations for 90 days. However, Canada remains excluded from this reprieve. The baseline 10% tariff on imports to the U.S. persists, alongside specific duties on Canadian goods, including automobiles and energy products.

Trump's decision follows mounting pressure from over 75 countries seeking negotiations to mitigate the economic chaos caused by his "reciprocal" tariff regime. While some nations saw relief, Trump doubled down on tariffs for China, raising them to a staggering 125%.

Canada, meanwhile, has responded with retaliatory measures, including tariffs on U.S. vehicles and other goods. The ongoing trade tensions highlight the complexities of Trump's global trade strategy and its ripple effects on international markets.

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