Saturday, May 31, 2025

Saturday's News Links

[Reuters] Wall St Week Ahead Jobs data, tax bill, trade on tap for rebounding US stocks

[Yahoo/Reuters] Trump says he plans to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

[Reuters] OPEC+ oil producers stick to their guns with another big hike for July

[AP] Answering your questions about President Trump’s tariffs

[Reuters] Japan says there is no easy concession on US tariffs, seeks more talks in June

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] China’s factory activity contraction eases after trade war truce

[AP] US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of ‘imminent’ threat from China

[AP] Iran has amassed even more near weapons-grade uranium, UN watchdog says

[AP] Turmoil, worry swirl over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season begins

[WSJ] Hegseth Warns of ‘Devastating Consequences’ Should China Seek to ‘Conquer’ Taiwan

[WSJ] The U.S. Plan to Hobble China Tech Isn’t Working

[WSJ] Ending Parole for 500,000 Migrants Creates New Headaches for Employers

[WSJ] Iran Builds Up Near Weapons-Grade Uranium Stockpile Despite Nuclear Talks

[WSJ] International Students Fear Leaving the U.S. as Trump’s Visa Threats Mount

[FT] Pete Hegseth says Chinese military action against Taiwan ‘could be imminent’

[FT] Japan faces big decisions on tackling bond market volatility

[FT] Jamie Dimon warns US bond market will ‘crack’ under pressure from rising debt

[FT] Is private equity becoming a money trap?

[FT] Turkey detains five mayors in latest crackdown on opposition