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As we close out H1 2025, markets seem eager to press higher on optimism about imminent fiscal stimulus and monetary policy support during H2—plus perhaps a “peace dividend” thrown in.

Brazil's President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a warning Thursday, July 10, about potential retaliatory tariffs if the U.S. proceeds with its planned 50% tax on Brazilian imports from Aug. 1.

The launch triggered a $5 million milestone payment to Ligand, which also holds a 56% stake in Pelthos and is eligible for royalties and additional commercial milestones.

Thursday saw a positive close for U.S. stocks, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 190 points or 0.4% to 44,650.64

In the last few days we've looked at a couple of ways to find T-bill volatility but with higher yields than T-bills.

The major European stock markets had a mixed day today

The POTUS highlighted the steep 400% tariffs Canada charges on U.S. dairy imports as he discussed its North American neighbor’s tariff and non-tariff policies and trade barriers that have served to push deficits to unsustainable levels.

Tesla has applied to launch Robotaxi operations in Phoenix but has not submitted permit applications in California, where regulatory approval is still pending despite CEO Elon Musk's proposed timeline.

Leading cryptocurrencies scripted another strong rally Thursday, despite President Donald Trump’s tariff moves casting a pall over the market.

On Thursday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades involving Tempus AI Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM), Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ

Still, the macro hasn’t buckled. Inflation hasn’t flared the way nearly every PhD-model had forecast by now

Silver rallied up to a new near term high.

Atlassian is emerging as a top AI stock in 2025 for two powerful reasons investors can’t ignore.

Palantir was the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 during the first half of 2025.

The second-quarter 2025 earnings season will kick off next week, with banking sector players due to report numbers.

The iPhone 17e and new iPad Airs will feature upgraded chips, signaling a faster product refresh cycle.

Dershowitz, a lawyer who has represented Trump, claims to know names in Epstein files, but is bound by confidentiality. Pelosi's Nvidia stock up.

We discuss the ongoing slowdown in consumer spending, the repercussions of stubbornly high bond yields, the impact of the latest tariff developments and the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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