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U.S. Stocks Stabilize as Oil Retreats on Peace Talk Hopes

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended Friday's session 0.5% higher, while the S&P 500 gained 0.1% and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.6%.

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Trump Threatens New Tariffs on EU Over Tech Fines

The 27-nation bloc this week fined Google $1 billion for violating digital competition rules.

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Global Economy Picked Up Before Fresh Energy Hit

Business activity in the U.S., Europe and parts of Asia picked up in July, indicating that the global economy was growing at a modest pace before the fresh surge in energy prices.

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Canada Producer Prices Decline in June After Short-Lived U.S.-Iran Pact

Canadian producer prices declined in June, marking the first month-over-month drop in five months, after a tentative accord between the U.S. and Iran led to lower energy prices.

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Global Goods Trade Rose Again In May, But New Tariffs Loom

World trade flows rose for a second month in May, a sign of economic resilience that may be challenged by a fresh wave of U.S. tariff hikes.

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U.S. to Resume Cattle Imports From Mexico After Screwworm Ban

Authorities had stopped trade after detections of a flesh-eating parasitic fly. The USDA said it can safely reopen an Arizona port of entry.

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German Consumer Sentiment Weighed by War Uncertainty

Confidence weakened a little after oil prices rose, and with the conflict in the Middle East continuing to escalate, households' wariness about spending could harden in the months ahead.

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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Fed Decision Awaited; Middle East Events Eyed

A decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve will mark the focus of the coming week, where interest rates are expected to be left on hold but investors will watch for signals on when rates could rise given the recent surge in energy prices.

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U.K. Consumer Confidence Jumps on 'Burnham Bounce,' But Risks Loom

The rise in sentiment was driven largely by perceptions of the economy, with a jump in how consumers view the past year as well as the next 12 months.

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Eurozone Businesses See Wages Cooling Despite Inflation Pickup, Says ECB

The survey results suggest that inflationary pressures haven't broadened significantly beyond the immediate impact of higher energy prices.

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Russia Cuts Key Rate Despite Inflation Pickup

Russia's central bank cut its key interest rate for a tenth straight meeting, despite raising its forecast for inflation to reflect Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.

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Japan Consumer Inflation Picks Up, Keeping Rate Increases on Track

Consumer prices are likely to continue facing mixed cues, including the Middle East conflict and a weak yen.

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South Korea Fast-Tracks New Rule for Leveraged ETFs to Curb Market Swings

The country's Financial Services Commission said it will bring forward the introduction of the cash deposit rule to the end of July from August.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

July 24, 2026 19:00 ET (23:00 GMT)