U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hails a constructive trip to China after holding 10 hours of talks with senior officials, as the U.S. considers curbs on investment. Chinese producer prices fall at their fastest pace in over 7 years while CPI comes in on the brink of deflation, underscoring the challenges facing the world's second largest economy. U.S. President Joe Biden says Ukraine is not yet ready for NATO membership, acknowledging divisions within the defence alliance as Kyiv marks 500 days of war ahead of a key summit in Lithuania. Headline U.S. non-farm payrolls come in below forecasts, but strong wage growth fuels concerns of further rate hikes from the Fed - sending the Dow to its worst weekly performance since March. ECB governing council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau pushes back against suggestions central banks should raise their 2% inflation targets, while Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe tells CNBC there's more work to do.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Private sector jobs in the U.S. grew by almost half a million last month with the labour market showing no signs of abating. Non-farm payroll numbers are out later today. Equites and bonds see a sell-off as investors anticipate the U.S. Federal Reserve to continue its hiking cycle further into the year. The 2-year U.S. Treasury bill hits its highest level in 16 years while Europe’s Stoxx 600 plunges to its steepest one-day drop since March. U.S. Treasury Secretary is in Bejing attempting to thaw difficult trade relations between the world’s two largest economies. An emphasis on healthy competition is top of the agenda. In tech news, Samsung expects a 96 per cent fall in quarterly profit in what would be the Korean electronics giant’s worst performance since 2009. Hydrogen firm Thyssenkrupp Nucera is due to list on the Frankfurt stock exchange in what will be one of Europe’s largest IPOs this year. Nucera shares are priced at €20 providing the company with a market cap of €2.5bn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. markets are slightly down after June’s FOMC minutes indicated that more rate hikes are on the way despite the Fed opting to pause last month. Asian equities mirror the losses Stateside. U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, is due to visit China but tensions have been ramped up as Beijing warns that export restrictions on no chip raw materials are ‘just a start’. We are live in Vienna at the Opec seminar where the CEOs of TotalEnergies and Saudi Aramco tells CNBC that the oil sector remains robust despite recent signs of faltering demand. In IPO news, ThyssenKrupp’s hydrogen arm is set to list in Frankfurt valued at €2.5bn while Romanian energy firm Hidroelectrica is to go public on the Bucharest Stock Exchange next week and will be Europe’s biggest IPO of 2023 so far. Meta’s social media platform Threads goes live, earning 5 million subscribers within its first 4 hours.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Chinese post-Covid recovery continues to stutter with services activity growing at its slowest pace in five months. Meanwhile, Beijing has said it will no longer exploit its own rare material resources only to be subject to U.S. restrictions in producing semi-conductors. Tesla and BYD both post record Q2 deliveries as the EV race in China gathers momentum. We are live in Vienna for the Opec Seminar where despite Russian and Saudi Arabian production cuts to come, a price rally has failed to materialise. Brent pulls back as concerns over a Chinese slowdown and higher rates mount. And U.S. markets are back online today following yesterday’s 4th July celebrations as investors await the latest Fed minutes over its decision to pause its rate hiking cycle.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. indices start H2 positively ahead of today’s 4th July holiday. Meanwhile the RBA’s hiking cycle pause has buoyed investor sentiment in Asia. In tech news, China imposes export controls on vital rare materials gallium and germanium which are used in semi-conductor production. The move is seen to be in retaliation against Western chip curbs on Beijing. Russian and Saudi oil cuts fail to sustain a crude rally as recession fears and the Chinese slowdown continue to hamper demand. Social media giant Meta unveils Threads to rival Twitter. The platform is set to go live on Thursday.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Asian markets begin H2 in the green with strong business sentiment in Japan outweighing slowing factory activity in China. U.S. equities end the first half of the year in very positive territory. The Nasdaq surges more than 30 per cent to close its best H1 in 40 years. Apple closes Friday’s session as the world’s first-ever $3tn company. In autos news, Tesla boasts of record production numbers in Q2 while deliveries are up by 83 per cent on the year with CEO Elon Musk’s move to cut prices appearing to have worked. And France suffers a sixth night of nationwide violence following the police shooting of a 17-year-old. President Emmanuel Macron has postponed a long-planned state visit to Germany in a bid to quell the unrest.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Nasdaq is on track for its best H1 in 40 years with A.I. demand fuelling tech stocks. China’s post-Covid recovery, however, continues to stutter with factory activity contracting for a third consecutive month. EU leaders meet in Brussels and make pledges to shore up military and financial aid to Ukraine in the wake of last week’s attempted Wagner Group mutiny in Russia. In retail news, U.S. sportswear giant Nike reports its first quarterly miss in three years. And there are signs of a thaw in the IPO market as shares in the U.S. thrift store chain Savers Value Village jump on the Wall Street debut. Online Chinese fashion brand Shein is also reportedly eyeing a New York listing later this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The world’s top central bankers meet at the ECB annual forum in Sintra, Portugal and stand firm on further rate hikes. U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says restrictive policies have not been restrictive for long enough to rein in inflation. ECB President Christine Lagarde tells CNBC that more hikes remain a prospect and that the central bank requires more time to assess its previous moves. U.S. markets are flat on the comments coming from Sintra but Apple stands out closing close to a record $3tn market cap. The main U.S. banks easily pass the Federal Reserve’s stress tests but concerns remain about the health of smaller regional lenders. In tech news, Micron beats Q3 earnings expectations on soaring A.I. demand and supply bottlenecks clearing.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ECB officials attending the central bank’s annual forum in Sintra have played down talk of rate cuts. We hear from ECB chief economist Philip Lane who says the bank must remain data-dependent when making rate decisions. U.S. housing and consumer data shows resilience but Chinese industrial further declines by double digits. On Wall Street, the Dow breaks a six-session losing streak to stay on track to record its best month since November. Resurgent tech stocks have pushed the Nasdaq towards its best H1 for forty years. In banking news, UBS is reportedly ready to cut Credit Suisse staff by half starting next month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Russian President Vladimir Putin makes his first public remarks since the abandoned coup by the PMC Wagner Group at the weekend. Chinese Premier Li Qiang addresses the ‘Summer Davos’ in Tianjin, calling form more foreign direct investment and warns against global economic fragmentation. We are live in Sintra, Portugal for the ECB’s annual summit where the Bank of Lithuania governor Gediminas Šimkus tells us the there is some way to go for the current rate-hiking cycle. In the U.S., the Dow sees its longest losing streak since September last year. Investors have profited on well performing tech stocks. The VIX hits its lowest level since before the pandemic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s grip on power is severely tested over the weekend after the private military company Wagner Group marches on Moscow before performing an abrupt u-turn. Asian equities remain sanguine despite the tumult as the Wall Stret rally recedes. Oil, however, is slightly higher. We are live at the first ‘summer’ Davos in Tianjin since the Covid pandemic. And in Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s New Democracy party secures a landslide victory, winning enough parliamentary seats to govern outright.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tech stocks u-turn on Wall Street but the Nasdaq is on course for its worst run since April. The Bank of England raised rates by 50bps but Governor Andrew Bailey played down fears of a looming UK recession. Siemens Energy shares fall sharply lower after it scrapped its FY outlook upon discovering further technical problems within its turbine unit Gamesa. The company warns it now faces costs of €1bn. The White House welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and unveils a slew of new partnership deals between Washington and New Delhi.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The S&P 500 records its worst session this month while short positions on U.S. shares hit their highest level in more than a year. U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell tells the House Financial Services Committee that efforts to rein in inflation are far from over. The Bank of England faces pressure do the same after a shock inflation print sends two-year gilts surging to a 15-year high. In the wake of the collapse of Credit Suisse, the SNB has called for more robust capital buffers and a framework to stabilise or wind down important lenders. And in retail news, the FTC sues Amazon, accusing it of duping customers into subscribing to its Prime service without their consent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The recent U.S. equities rally runs out of steam as investors lock in profits and mull the rates forecast before Fed Chair Jerome Powell testifies in front of Congress later this week. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt rules out offering government mortgage relief as he meets with bank chiefs to discuss spiralling repayments. Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son makes bullish comments about potential A.I. benefits, shifting the company to an offensive position. Deutsche Post DHL CEO plays down concerns about de-globalisation, telling CNBC that reliance on China is very entrenched and hard to replace. And we are live in North Greenwich, London at the Ukraine Recovery Conference where Rishi Sunak is set to unveil a major new support package to Kyiv.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China slashes two more key lending benchmarks for the first time in 10 months as the PBOC attempts to stimulate a stuttering economy. In a sign of potentially easing tensions between the U.S. and China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with President Xi Jinping in Beijing and calls for further dialogue. In tech news, Intel signs off on a €30bn chip manufacturing factory in Germany, making it the largest FDI in the country. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has highlighted the need to de-risk from China. And Airbus inks the largest commercial aviation deal ever, selling 500 single-aisle planes to Indian budget airline Indigo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in China and holds “candid and constructive” talks with his counterpart Wang Yi. It’s the first visit of an American cabinet-level official for five years. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs downgrades its FY GDP forecast for China. It quoted Beijing’s limited ability to boost stimulus. Asian equities start the week in the red as a result despite scoring their best weekly run in five months. AstraZeneca seeks to spin off its Chinese unit and to list separately in either Hong Kong or Shanghai as growing geo-political tensions pushes the pharma giant to seek a safe haven. And after a four-year pandemic hiatus, we are live at the Paris Airshow where Airbus and Boeing vie for new orders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

All three major U.S. indices hit historically high averages ending the session more than 1 per cent in the green. The BoJ sticks to its guns and maintains negative rates despite inflation moving higher. The Nikkei is up in afternoon trade while the yen drops against the dollar. In Frankfurt, ECB President Christine Lagarde hikes euro zone rates to a 22-year high. Lagarde said there was no sign that the hiking cycle could be paused beyond the summer. European leaders attempt to woo the next Tesla gigafactory with CEO Elon Musk meeting with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni before attending the Vivatech conference in Paris later today. And on Wall Street, restaurant chain Cava sees shares surge 100 per cent following its IPO.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Fed makes a hawkish pause but Chairman Jerome Powell warns of two more rate rises later this year in a bid to balance market expectations. The rate decision pushes the S&P 500 and Nasdaq off 13-month highs while U.S. treasuries waver. Bond king Jeffrey Gundlach tells CNBC that the Fed strategy remains flawed and delayed. The PBOC cuts a key policy rate which sees the yuan fall to a six-month low. The ECB is now set to hike rates yet again as inflation hovers above 6 per cent. And we are live at Vivatech in Paris where French President Emmanuel Macron tells us that countries must work together to draft coordinated regulation regarding A.I.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. inflation drops to its lowest level since in 2021 with investors anticipating a pause in rate hikes from the Fed. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq respond by hitting 13-month highs and U.S. Treasuries yields also rise on investor optimism the hiking cycle may be coming to a close. In the UK, stronger-than-expected jobs data push short-term gilt yields to levels not seen since last year’s chaotic mini-budget. BoE governor Andrew Bailey admits that inflation in Britain is more stubborn than first thought. In tech news, chip maker AMD makes inroads into A.I., creating a new semi-conductor while Nvidia closes the session with a $1tn valuation for the first time ever – the seventh U.S firm to do so. We are live at Vivatech in Paris which is President Emmanuel Macron’s annual pitch to increase tech investment in France.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The S&P 500 closes at its highest level since April 2022 as investors anticipate a Fed rate hike pause later this week. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan tells our U.S. colleagues that the central bank cannot yet signal the end of the tightening cycle. In China, the PBOC cuts a key short-term policy for the first time in 10 months as its post-Covid recovery stutters and crude prices are impacted as a result. Intel is reportedly set to be an anchor investor in Arm’s Wall Street listing. The chip designer aims to raise $8-10bn later this year. Also in tech news, Oracle shares reach a record high after the company beats Q4 estimates. The FTC seeks to block Microsoft’s proposed $68.7bn deal for Activision over fears it may withhold or degrade the company’s games on rival platforms.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The S&P 500 enjoys its fourth straight week in the green ahead of this week’s Fed rate decision. The FOMC is expected to pause its hikes in order to assess ten consecutive interest rate increases. UBS completes its takeover of Credit Suisse marking a new historic chapter for the banking behemoth. In oil news, WTI slides below the pivotal $70-mark as demand concerns continue to grow. Saudi Arabian energy minister, Abdulaziz Bin Salman tells CNBC he is working within a difficult environment. Spain’s left-wing parties strike a last-minute deal to merge in next month’s general elections which could prove to be a boon for Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China’s post-Covid recovery stutters as factory prices nosedive at their fastest pace in seven years. Risk of deflation prompt calls for more government stimulus. The S&P 500 is up by 20 per cent since its low in October, sparking talk of a potential new bull market. Crypto exchange Binance suspends all U.S. dollar deposits in the wake of its SEC lawsuit. SEC chair Gary Gensler has slammed the crypto sector calling it rife with ‘hucksters’ and ‘fraudsters’. Meanwhile in Washington, President Biden hosts UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak where the pair announced an ‘Atlantic Declaration’ which pledges to strengthen ties on clean energy and A.I. The deal, however, falls far short of an FTA between the two nations. And former U.S. President Donald Trump has been indicted on seven criminal charges in Miami over alleged mishandling of classified documents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bank of Canada surprises markets by hiking rates, becoming the second global central bank to take a hawkish turn ahead of next week’s Fed meeting. U.S. Treasury Secretary tells CNBC exclusively that strong American employment will not prevent inflation from being reined in back to target. Crypto exchange Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong slams the SEC for moving to ring-fence the sector, saying that the case against his company should not be compared with procedures against Binance. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in Washington on a two-day trip where he is to meet with President Biden, seeking to play down trade tensions between the two countries. Volvo unveils its electric EX30 premium SUV as it plans for half of its products to be fully electric by 2030. We hear from CEO Jim Rowan who says that last year’s supply chain concerns are finally dissipating.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chinese exports disappoint in May by a wide margin as weak domestic forecasts and global consumption concerns weigh. U.S. indices rally, however, with fresh record highs for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. The VIX drops to its lowest intra-day level since before February 2020. The World Bank slashes its global growth forecast for next year, citing higher rates and tight credit conditions. Deputy Chief Economist Ayhan Kose tells CNBC that the world economy remains in a precarious situation. U.S. authorities clamp down on crypto, targeting Coinbase and freezing all U.S. assets globally owned by Binance. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler tells our U.S. colleagues that the sector’s business model must be regulated. And in sports news, the PGA Tour merges with Saudi-backed outfit LIV, ending all litigation between the factions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple launches Vision Pro – its first mixed-reality product since it first entered the wearable category almost a decade ago. In crypto news, the SEC sues the world’s biggest exchange, Binance, as well as its CEO Changpeng Zhao for breaking security rules in the U.S. The RBA unexpectedly hikes rates by 25bps, warning that a soft landing still remains elusive for the Australian economy. ECB President Christine Lagarde admits that there are signs core inflation is moderating but says it is too early to announce price pressures have peaked in the euro zone.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oil prices lift following Saudi Arabia’s pledge to cut supply by a further 1m bpd from July onwards. Speaking exclusively to CNBC, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said that the move was a precautionary measure. Friday’s Dow Jones session was the strongest since January, moving 700 points on news of a strong U.S. jobs report and President Biden signing the debt agreement into law. We also hear from IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva in Dubrovnik who says that despite a stellar U.S. employment situation, it is still too early for the Fed to step back from its tightening cycle. ECB hawk and Croatian National Bank Governor Boris Vujčić echoes her words, saying that rate rises will only stop when the economic situation allows. We are also at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore where German defence minister Boris Pistorius tells us that German weapons manufacturers are working non-stop to support Ukraine’s military endeavours against Russia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. Senate votes to pass the debt ceiling agreement to send it onto President Biden to ratify, avoiding what would have been the first ever U.S. default. The news pushes Asian markets into the green. The Nikkei is now on course for its eighth consecutive week of gains while tech stocks lead the way on the Hang Seng in Hong Kong. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy puts pressure on NATO to forge a path for Kyiv’s accession with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak telling CNBC Ukraine rightfully belongs in the alliance. And crude prices are up ahead of this weekend’s Opec+ meeting but still track towards their worst week since early May.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The debt ceiling bill is approved by House Representatives, moving it onto the Senate. Hose Speaker Kevin McCarthy has warned Democrats he intends on making more cuts in coming years. Markets lower odds of a Fed rate hike in June after two officials say they are in favour of pausing this month. We are live in Moldova where 50 European leaders are meeting to discuss the war in Ukraine with President Volodomyr Zelenskyy expected to attend. Manufacturing activity in China recovers in May according to a private sector survey.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling clears the first hurdle in the House Rules Committee and faces a House floor vote tonight. Chinese manufacturing contracts further, reaching a five-month low while the services sector activity hits its slowest pace in four months. Asian markets slump as a result. The Nasdaq manages to cross the 13,000-point mark for the first time since August 2022, buoyed by an A.I. tech stock-inspired rally. The Dow, however, is set to post its first negative month in three. Sticking with tech, chip maker Nvidia briefly joins the trillion-dollar club, but falls back towards the end of the session with a market cap of $990bn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following a battering for his PSOE party in regional and municipal elections, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls a snap election for 23rd July. The U.S. debt ceiling agreement is due to face its first test today when it comes up against the House Rules Committee. President Biden says he is confident the bill will pass despite signs of resistance from some GOP lawmakers. Asia markets are mixed with oil slipping as investors await Wall Street’s reaction to the debt deal following the Memorial Day weekend. In the UK, shop price inflation shows no signs of abating, hitting 9 per cent – its highest level in 18 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hail a debt ceiling deal with a vote on the agreement set for later this week. Markets in Asia respond positively to the news with the Nikkei hitting a 30-year high while U.S. futures trade in the green with oil also up. In regional Spanish elections, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s PSOE party get thumped with the conservative People’s Party making significant gains in key areas. Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims victory in Sunday’s presidential election to extend his hold on power into a third decade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The White House and Republicans are reportedly inching towards a debt deal that will remain in place until past the 2024 elections. On Wall Street, the Nasdaq closes up 1.7 per cent, powered primarily by Nvidia shares. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo holds ‘candid and substantive’ talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Wengtao after months of tit-for-tat incidents and raised trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. And we are live in Valencia ahead of pivotal regional elections across much of the country this weekend. The poll is seen as a key test for parties going into this winter’s general election.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Political wrangling over the debt ceiling continues in Washington D.C., prompting Fitch to place the U.S.’ AAA rating on negative watch. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy still manages to strike an optimistic note. There are differing opinions emerging at the Federal Reserve over the future rate path. The most recent FOMC meeting’s minutes show members now less certain that further hikes are needed. Chip maker Nvidia sees shares soar in after-hours trade, adding more than $200bn in value to take its market cap beyond $1tn as the firm posts its largest quarterly beat in 5 years. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially throws his hat into the 2024 presidential race. However, his Twitter Spaces announcement alongside owner Elon Musk suffers numerous technical glitches upon launch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wall Street is in the red as the debt ceiling negotiations drag on, with the deadline just over a week away. Speaking at the CNBC CEO Council Summit, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says that the chance of recession this year is worsening as inflation remains stickier than predicted. Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel believes the ECB must hike several more times in its fight against inflation in the euro zone as the central bank marks its 25th anniversary. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly due to announce his presidential run later today during a special Twitter conversation with billionaire owner Elon Musk. And, according to the Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index, global dividend payouts have soared to a record $327bn during the first quarter this year.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden says talks with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy at the White House have been productive as negotiators seek to strike a debt ceiling deal ahead of the 1 June deadline. Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari tells CNBC he is open to either hiking rates or skipping an increase next month but warned that investors should not expect a cut any time soon. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has said he plans to continue as boss of America’s largest bank so long as he is energized by the role. Facebook parent Meta is hit with a record $1.4bn fine by the EU for transferring user data to the U.S. The company has pledged to appeal the decision.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy attends the G-7 summit in Hiroshima and laments the destruction of the city of Bakhmut which Russian forces claim to have taken over the weekend. U.S. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are to meet at the White House to discuss stalled debt ceiling talks. Biden says the GOP must compromise over its “extreme positions”. China slaps trade restrictions on U.S. chip maker Micron, claiming the company poses security risks. In aviation news, Ryanair posts FY profits of €1.4bn on the back of strong recovery in traffic. However, the carrier warns that its fuel bill will soar by €1bn next year. And in Greece, incumbent Prime Minister Kyriako Mitsotakis claims victory in parliamentary elections but his New Democracy party falls short of an outright majority. New elections are likely to held in the summer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The G-7 summit kicks off in Hiroshima, Japan. Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy will reportedly attend the meeting where Western leaders have vowed to harden their stance against Russia. In the U.S., there are signs an agreement on the debt ceiling could be reached with a vote as a early as next week to avoid a default ahead of the June 1st deadline. Wall Street indices are on track to post their best week since March and in Asia, the Nikkei hits its highest level since 1990. In retail news, Alibaba shares are down after the e-commerce giant missed expectations while Walmart hikes full-year guidance on the back of a robust Q1.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It appears U.S. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy may be closing in on a deal to avert a default. As Biden flies to Hiroshima to attend a G-7 summit, McCarthy tells our U.S. colleagues that the size of the debt issue can no longer be ignored. The optimism pushes the Dow by 400 points and regional banks also surge with Western Alliance reporting strong deposits for the quarter. In retail news, U.S. giant Target sees shares rise on an earnings beat but warns that organised retail theft could cost the company up to $1bn. Deutsche Bank agrees to settle a lawsuit concerning Jeffrey Epstein’s victims with a $75m payout following accusations that the lender enabled the late financier’s sex trafficking activities. Global debt has soared by $8tn in the first quarter this year as rising interest rates drive costs up. Total global debt has now stabilised at 335 per cent of GDP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tesla CEO tells our CNBC colleagues Stateside that this year will be challenging for the electric car maker. In a wide-ranging exclusive interview, Musk said that U.S.-China trade tensions should concern everyone. We also hear from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella who says Musk is wrong to claim that the software maker controls OpenAI. U.S. President shortens his Asian tour to return to help secure a debt ceiling agreement to avoid a default. In banking news, UBS says it will suffer a $17bn hit from its takeover of former rival Credit Suisse as it aims to close the deal by next month. Siemens raises its FY outlook, now expecting comparable revenue growth of 9-11 per cent for the year.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Asian stocks hold steady following disappointing retail and manufacturing data out of China. The U.S. moves closer to a default with no agreement between lawmakers. Budget talks will resume at the White House later today. Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Capital offloads its shares in 5 of the largest regional American banks following the recent turmoil. However 13- F filings show that two major hedge funds have bought regional bank stakes despite the volatility. The EU passes Microsoft’s $69bn Activision takeover in contrast with the UK’s denial of the deal. The bloc’s anti-trust chief Margrethe Vestager tells CNBC exclusively that the decision is not a contradiction. And President Emmanuel Macron has courted €13bn of blue-chip investment money during the Choose France business summit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Turkish presidential elections look set to head to a run-off after as neither candidate garners enough support outright but President Erdogan believes he will win another 5-year mandate. In the U.S., the debt ceiling wrangling intensifies as congressional leaders attempt to arrange a deal. President Biden believes a default will be avoided this week. G-7 finance ministers meet in Japan and target Russian energy and trade with tighter sanctions in a bid to blunt Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelenskyy performs a whistle-stop tour around European capitals in a bid to bolster the region’s military support for his country. In financial news, insurer AXA posts a 1 per cent revenue jump to €32bn in the first quarter but AUM drops by 7 per cent.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A second presidential meeting on the debt ceiling is reportedly postponed until early next week, while reports suggest Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will sit down with Wall Street bankers in the coming days. Factory inflation continues to ease across the U.S. with producer prices rising at their slowest rate since January 2021, moderating for the tenth straight month. The Bank of England hikes rates to the highest level in almost 15 years and ditches its forecast for a recession this year. We hear from Governor Andrew Bailey. Shares in PacWest plunge after the regional lender reveals an almost 10% drop in deposits in the first week of May. And Elon Musk claims he has found Twitter's new CEO, saying "she will start" in 6 weeks, with reports suggesting a senior NBCUniversal executive will take the reins.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

U.S. inflation eases to its lowest level in two years, giving a boost to the Federal Reserve's war against price pressures. The Yuan slides after Chinese inflation also weakens to a two-year low of just 0.1%, with factory deflation deepening. We have the latest from Threadneedle Street, as the Bank of England looks set to hike rates for a twelfth straight meeting. Disney shares fall almost five percent in extended trade as the House of Mouse sees a decline in streaming subscriptions. The debt ceiling deadlock looms large as G-7 finance ministers meet in Japan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America’s debt ceiling standoff continues despite congressional leaders holding talks with President Joe Biden at the White House, as he makes a promise to international creditors. Senate and House chiefs pledge to meet again on Friday as Speaker Kevin McCarthy accuses the Biden administration of waiting too long to sit down with the GOP. New York Fed President John Williams doesn’t rule out further rate hikes as he lauds the FOMC’s fight against inflation, ahead of today’s key CPI print. And Ryanair reveals its biggest-ever aircraft order, inking a $40 billion deal to buy up to 300 Boeing planes. Airline boss Michael O’Leary tells CNBC the firms have settled their differences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UBS announces Credit Suisse will operate independently under a consolidated banking group, as a management shake-up sees CS CEO Ulrich Koerner join UBS' Executive Board, as well as a change in CFO. Chinese trade data paints a mixed picture for the world’s second largest economy, with imports contracting almost 8 percent, and export growth stalling. California’s financial regulator admits it failed to press Silicon Valley Bank’s bosses for reform before the lender imploded in March, and pledges to do better in future. Concerns over U.S. financial stability persist according to a Fed survey, while a separate report shows lending requirements are set to tighten for the rest of the year. And, President Biden prepares to welcome congressional leaders to the White House in bid to break the debt ceiling deadlock, as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of “economic catastrophe” – telling CNBC that lawmakers have only one option.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett hits out at regulators, politicians and the media for confusing the public on the safety of U.S. banks, despite regional lenders staging a strong rebound on Friday. The Dow jumps more than 500 points as Apple shares surge, with a stronger-than-expected non-farm payrolls report also driving gains. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns there are “no good options” if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling, as the Biden administration ramps up the pressure ahead of a June 1st deadline. HSBC shares hit a 2-month high in Hong Kong after the lender successfully rejects a proposal to spin off its Asian business amid pressure from its largest shareholder, Ping An. And, Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters weighs in on the Fed’s hiking cycle, telling CNBC the market shouldn’t underestimate the resilience of price pressures.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple sales decline for the second straight quarter, but shares rise in extended trade as the iPhone maker beats on the top and bottom lines with CEO Tim Cook claiming results were "better than we expected". Wall Street trades in the red for a fourth consecutive session with the Dow turning negative for the year as contagion fears are reignited in the regional banking sector. HSBC bosses prepare for their AGM, amid pressure from the lender's biggest shareholder to restructure and spin off its Asian business. We hear from activist investor Ken Lui. The ECB hikes rates by another 25 basis points with inflation still proving sticky. President Christine Lagarde reiterates the central bank's commitment to fighting price pressures.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The U.S. Federal Reserve hints that it could be nearing the end of the hiking cycle following its tenth consecutive rate rise. However, turmoil remains in the U.S. regional banking system with L.A.-based lender PacWest seeing shares nosedive 52.5 per cent in extended trade. PacWest says it is eyeing strategic asset sales and that deposits have stabilised. On this side of the Atlantic, investors are split over whether the ECB will hike by 25 or 50bps – the central bank’s seventh straight hike. In aviation, Airbus posts slightly lower-than-forecast decline in core earnings with supply chain issues weighing but it insists it will hit production targets. And Qualcomm gives lighter-than-expected sales guidance on weak smartphone demand.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.