Sunday, May 25, 2025

Monday's News Links

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Stocks Rise on Trump’s Tariff Delay; Dollar Wavers: Markets Wrap

[AP] European shares gain after Trump pushes back planned 50% tariffs on EU

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Oil Swings as Market Weighs Easing Trade Tensions, OPEC+ Outlook

[CNBC] Johnson says there are ‘enough’ GOP senators to stall House budget bill

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Germany’s Merz Says US Tech Perks Could Be Target in Trade War

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Trump Says He’s Eyeing Russia Sanctions, Calls Putin ‘Crazy’

[BBC] Trump calls Putin 'crazy' after largest Russian attack on Ukraine

[Yahoo/Reuters] Global central banks talk harsh new economic realities in Tokyo

[AP] The scars from Hurricane Helene are healing slowly in this Appalachian tourist town

[Bloomberg] Kashkari Says ‘Not Sure’ on Interest Rate Moves by September

[Bloomberg] Xi Mulls New Made-in-China Plan Despite US Call to Rebalance

[Bloomberg] Japan to Sell Rice Stockpiles With Aim to Halve Soaring Prices

[NYT] Fiscal Hawks in Senate Balk at House’s Bill to Deliver Trump’s Agenda

[WSJ] How Your Town Can Feel the Weight of the National Debt

[WSJ] Investors Pile Into ETFs at Record Pace Despite Market Turmoil

[WSJ] American Homes Are Shrinking. Why Are They Still So Unaffordable?

[WSJ] Your Patio Furniture Set Is Going to Cost a Lot More This Summer

[FT] EU countries push for swift trade deal with Donald Trump

[FT] Trump lashes at out Harvard and says he could cut $3bn in funds

[FT] Russia dismisses Donald Trump’s criticism of ‘crazy’ Vladimir Putin

[FT] China improves ability to launch sudden attack on Taiwan, officials say

Sunday Evening Links

[AP] Trump says he’ll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July

[AP] Powell defends Federal Reserve in Princeton speech amid onslaught of attacks from Trump

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] US Risks Losing ‘Reliable Investment’ Status, Allianz GI Manager Says

[WSJ] Trump’s Trade War Sends Chill Through Southern California Port Economy

[FT] Donald Trump delays imposing 50% tariffs on EU until July 9

[FT] Federal Reserve’s Jay Powell urges US university students to protect democracy

[FT] Oil chiefs warn of end to US shale boom

Sunday's News Links

[Yahoo Finance] 'Unsustainable fiscal situation': Wall Street braces for more bond market turmoil as Trump tax bill stirs up deficit concerns

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] German Finance Minister Urges Calm in US Tariff Fight, Bild Says

[Politico] German finance chief urges ‘serious’ EU-US talks after Trump tariff threat

[Axios] Trump the central planner

[Politico] Russian drones, missiles kill 12 across Ukraine amid prisoner swap

[WSJ] The 90-Day Rush to Get Goods Out of China

[FT] Russian record air attack on Ukraine dashes hopes for ceasefire

[FT] Europe’s far right is hammering at the door of power