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Global Markets React as US-Japan Tariff Dispute Resolved, Tech Stocks Surge

Global Markets React as US-Japan Tariff Dispute Resolved, Tech Stocks Surge

Global Markets React as US-Japan Tariff Dispute Resolved, Tech Stocks Surge Global stock markets are experiencing mixed movements today, with Wall Street edging higher, poised for its third weekly gain in four. The S&P 500 is up 0.3% in early trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 143 points, a 0.3% increase. The Nasdaq reached a new all-time high, climbing 0.4%. Driving some of the gains, Expedia and Gilead Sciences saw sharp rises after reporting strong earnings that surpassed…

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New US-Japan Trade Deal: Is Japan’s Half-Trillion Dollar Investment Real or ‘Vaporware’?

New US-Japan Trade Deal: Is Japan’s Half-Trillion Dollar Investment Real or ‘Vaporware’?

New US-Japan Trade Deal: Is Japan’s Half-Trillion Dollar Investment Real or ‘Vaporware’? A significant new trade agreement between the United States and Japan is making headlines, centered on a Japanese pledge to invest an unprecedented $550 billion into key U.S. industries. While the White House, under President Trump’s direction, hails this as a model for future international trade relations, analysts are raising serious questions about the feasibility and true nature of this substantial financial commitment. The agreement, which sets a…

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US-Japan Tariff Deal: Key Details Unclear Amid Differing Accounts

US-Japan Tariff Deal: Key Details Unclear Amid Differing Accounts

US-Japan Tariff Deal: Key Details Unclear Amid Differing Accounts Significant discrepancies are emerging between Washington and Tokyo regarding the recently announced tariff agreement, casting doubt on key implementation details. A fact sheet released by the White House on Wednesday outlines a baseline 15% tariff rate on imports from Japan, but critically omits a clear start date. This lack of clarity, coupled with differences in how Tokyo has described the deal’s framework—including provisions for Japanese investment in the U.S.—highlights ongoing points…

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Historic US-Japan Trade Deal Signed, But $550 Billion Fund Raises Questions

Historic US-Japan Trade Deal Signed, But $550 Billion Fund Raises Questions

Historic US-Japan Trade Deal Signed, But $550 Billion Fund Raises Questions The United States and Japan have finalized what President Donald Trump has hailed as the largest trade deal in history this week. However, immediate scrutiny is focusing on a crucial, yet vaguely defined, pledge from Tokyo to establish a $550 billion US investment fund. The lack of concrete details surrounding this massive investment component is already sparking questions regarding the overall viability and implementation of the agreement. This landmark…

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