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Another thing that seems to be frustrating Trump is the pace at which these talks are moving. We've seen that the EU has promised to fast track them. But just how quickly, realistically, can we expect progress?
Another thing that seems to be frustrating Trump is the pace at which these talks are moving. We've seen that the EU has promised to fast track them. But just how quickly, realistically, can we expect progress?
That was Brussels reporter Kim McRae. Kim, thank you so much. Thank you. Well, following Trump's tariff climb down, US stock futures are pointing to a higher open after the long weekend. And in other markets news, China's industrial profits rose 3% in April, accelerating from a 2.6% rise the previous month.
That was Brussels reporter Kim McRae. Kim, thank you so much. Thank you. Well, following Trump's tariff climb down, US stock futures are pointing to a higher open after the long weekend. And in other markets news, China's industrial profits rose 3% in April, accelerating from a 2.6% rise the previous month.
The gains were likely helped by rerouting and front-loading by traders hoping to get ahead of rising trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. And back in the US, we exclusively report that Southwest Airlines has set the fee it will charge customers for their first checked bag at $35. It'll start charging for checked luggage tomorrow.
The gains were likely helped by rerouting and front-loading by traders hoping to get ahead of rising trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. And back in the US, we exclusively report that Southwest Airlines has set the fee it will charge customers for their first checked bag at $35. It'll start charging for checked luggage tomorrow.
And looking ahead to the rest of the week, NVIDIA's earnings will take centre stage tomorrow afternoon. While Salesforce will also be reporting, then on Friday we'll get a read on May consumer sentiment, plus the April edition of the PCE Prices Index, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation.
And looking ahead to the rest of the week, NVIDIA's earnings will take centre stage tomorrow afternoon. While Salesforce will also be reporting, then on Friday we'll get a read on May consumer sentiment, plus the April edition of the PCE Prices Index, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation.
And later today, Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning another test of its Starship, which it hopes to have ready for a Mars mission by next year. Coming up, Canada's new leader enlists royalty to sketch out his vision for the country and send a message to Washington. That story after the break.
And later today, Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning another test of its Starship, which it hopes to have ready for a Mars mission by next year. Coming up, Canada's new leader enlists royalty to sketch out his vision for the country and send a message to Washington. That story after the break.
In Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will lay out its agenda today as Parliament reopens for the first time since Carney replaced Justin Trudeau and won the general election.
In Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney's government will lay out its agenda today as Parliament reopens for the first time since Carney replaced Justin Trudeau and won the general election.
Canada's head of state, Britain's King Charles, will be on hand to read the speech from the throne as Carney prepares to take on the biggest threat facing Canada's economy in a generation, and that is Donald Trump's trade war. For more, our Daniel Bach spoke to Colin Robertson, a former Canadian diplomat and fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
Canada's head of state, Britain's King Charles, will be on hand to read the speech from the throne as Carney prepares to take on the biggest threat facing Canada's economy in a generation, and that is Donald Trump's trade war. For more, our Daniel Bach spoke to Colin Robertson, a former Canadian diplomat and fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
The Supreme Court says President Trump can remove leaders of independent government agencies, except the Fed. Plus Wall Street embraces crypto, as US banks team up to issue a stablecoin. And we look at whether China's efforts to shore up its high-tech industries means the world's second largest economy can go it alone.
The Supreme Court says President Trump can remove leaders of independent government agencies, except the Fed. Plus Wall Street embraces crypto, as US banks team up to issue a stablecoin. And we look at whether China's efforts to shore up its high-tech industries means the world's second largest economy can go it alone.
It's Friday, May the 23rd. I'm Azhar Sukri for The Wall Street Journal, filling in for Luke Vargas. And here is the AM edition of What's News? The top headlines and business stories moving your world today. The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump can remove leaders of independent government agencies, but crucially not the Federal Reserve.
It's Friday, May the 23rd. I'm Azhar Sukri for The Wall Street Journal, filling in for Luke Vargas. And here is the AM edition of What's News? The top headlines and business stories moving your world today. The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump can remove leaders of independent government agencies, but crucially not the Federal Reserve.