Luke Vargas

Though I guess, Alex, the real test will be whether that commitment holds up should we see markets react again like they did yesterday. What's the sense here a little bit before the open?

Though I guess, Alex, the real test will be whether that commitment holds up should we see markets react again like they did yesterday. What's the sense here a little bit before the open?

In terms of helping to price in that change, we'll get a few data points this week that could make that a bit easier.

In terms of helping to price in that change, we'll get a few data points this week that could make that a bit easier.

Alex Frankos, Journal Finance Editor for Europe. Thanks so much for dropping by. Thanks, Luke. In other market news today, Japan's economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the fourth quarter of last year, amid concerns that President Trump's economic policies could further dent the country's recovery. Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto traveled to D.C.

Alex Frankos, Journal Finance Editor for Europe. Thanks so much for dropping by. Thanks, Luke. In other market news today, Japan's economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the fourth quarter of last year, amid concerns that President Trump's economic policies could further dent the country's recovery. Japan's Trade Minister Yoji Muto traveled to D.C.

this week, but failed to win an immediate exemption from Trump's tariff campaign. Tesla shares continued their slide in off-hours trading after notching their worst day since 2020.

this week, but failed to win an immediate exemption from Trump's tariff campaign. Tesla shares continued their slide in off-hours trading after notching their worst day since 2020.

Disappointing sales data and investor apprehension over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration have erased Tesla's post-election gains, with shares down more than 45 percent this year and more than 36 percent over the past month.

Disappointing sales data and investor apprehension over Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration have erased Tesla's post-election gains, with shares down more than 45 percent this year and more than 36 percent over the past month.

In an interview on Fox Business Network's Kudlow, host Larry Kudlow asked Musk about the pressure of running the Department of Government Efficiency alongside his other work. I mean, how are you running your other businesses? With great difficulty.

In an interview on Fox Business Network's Kudlow, host Larry Kudlow asked Musk about the pressure of running the Department of Government Efficiency alongside his other work. I mean, how are you running your other businesses? With great difficulty.

On Monday, UBS lowered its first quarter delivery forecast for the electric vehicle maker amid a drop in European deliveries, with environmentally minded buyers increasingly shying away from the brand. And shares in Delta Airlines have slid in off-hours trading after the airline lowered its outlook, citing reduced consumer and corporate confidence, particularly in domestic travel.

On Monday, UBS lowered its first quarter delivery forecast for the electric vehicle maker amid a drop in European deliveries, with environmentally minded buyers increasingly shying away from the brand. And shares in Delta Airlines have slid in off-hours trading after the airline lowered its outlook, citing reduced consumer and corporate confidence, particularly in domestic travel.

Airline shares have tumbled in recent weeks, as industry analysts said the uncertain economic outlook would likely have a chilling effect on consumers' willingness to make vacation plans. Several other airlines will provide updates later today. Coming up, we'll head to Saudi Arabia, where high level talks between U.S.

Airline shares have tumbled in recent weeks, as industry analysts said the uncertain economic outlook would likely have a chilling effect on consumers' willingness to make vacation plans. Several other airlines will provide updates later today. Coming up, we'll head to Saudi Arabia, where high level talks between U.S.

and Ukrainian officials are taking place, with both sides hoping for a reset in relations. That story and more after the break. Top American and Ukrainian officials are meeting as we speak in Saudi Arabia for talks about a potential peace process to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The Journal's Michael Gordon is attending those talks in Jeddah. Michael, the last time the U.S.

and Ukrainian officials are taking place, with both sides hoping for a reset in relations. That story and more after the break. Top American and Ukrainian officials are meeting as we speak in Saudi Arabia for talks about a potential peace process to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The Journal's Michael Gordon is attending those talks in Jeddah. Michael, the last time the U.S.

and Ukraine met face-to-face, it didn't end well. This is that combative encounter in the Oval Office between Trump and Zelensky late last month. What is the atmosphere like there today?

and Ukraine met face-to-face, it didn't end well. This is that combative encounter in the Oval Office between Trump and Zelensky late last month. What is the atmosphere like there today?