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Wall Street Futures Rise on Bank Earnings and Rate-Cut Optimism

U.S. stock futures climbed Wednesday as strong bank earnings and renewed hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts helped ease investor concerns over U.S.-China tensions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 200 points in premarket trading, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also advanced, buoyed by optimism surrounding the start of earnings season. Bank of America reported a 23% jump in profit, joining other major lenders in posting robust results that reassured markets about the financial sector’s resilience. Investors are also betting on potential interest-rate cuts as the Federal Reserve faces mounting pressure to support growth amid trade frictions and a prolonged U.S. government shutdown. The combination of strong corporate performance and policy optimism has lifted sentiment after a volatile session earlier in the week. Global markets mirrored the upbeat tone, with Asian and European equities edging higher, while the dollar weakened and gold prices steadied. Analysts ...
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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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