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Trump signals he could hike tariffs on South Korea, unsettling regional markets. Microsoft’s latest AI hardware sparks fresh questions over who leads the chipmaking race. And a U.S. winter storm drives energy prices sharply higher amid production shutdowns.‌ Today’s recommended read: World's 'middle powers' de-risking from America, Mike Dolan Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and c...

Gold hits an unprecedented $5,000 as safe‑haven demand, central‑bank buying and political uncertainty intensify. Traders eye possible coordinated action to prop up the yen. And rising trade friction returns as Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada over a China trade arrangement. Today’s recommended read: Battle for the Fed' heats up to challenge rate horizon, Mike Dolan Subscribe to Mike Dolan's...

The Fed isn’t expected to make any changes to interest rates, but all eyes are on the central bank’s chair, Jerome Powell, as President Trump ramps up the pressure. And with four of the Magnificent Seven reporting this week, markets will find out whether the AI boom still has momentum. Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by...

From Greenland brinkmanship to tariff threats and a Supreme Court test of Fed independence, investors were asking one big question this week: what happens to markets when political power strains alliances, institutions, and the trust that keeps borrowing cheap and volatility contained? Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by...

European leaders shelve retaliatory action after Trump backs off Greenland, Intel struggles to deliver the chips powering the AI boom and President Trump escalates his long‑running feud with Wall Street by suing JPMorgan and its CEO Jamie Dimon. Today’s recommended read: Will the world cut its $27 trillion 'long USA' position? by Jamie McGeever Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid ⁠newsletter,⁠ a...

Global markets bounce back after President Trump abandons his tariff threats against Europe in a return of what investors call the “Trump Always Chickens Out” (TACO) trade. Plus, the Supreme Court signals it won’t let him fire Fed governor Lisa Cook and investors shift back to earnings season with Intel on deck. Today’s recommended read: Greenland storm barrels into 'hyper bull' market by Mike Dol...

U.S. Treasury yields jump as tensions over Greenland and tariff threats rattle markets. Plus, the Supreme Court prepares to wade into the battle over Fed independence, and a sell-off in Netflix’s stock may be a warning to the tech industry. Today’s recommended read: Europe’s energy weak spot reemerges in Greenland dispute by Ron Bousso Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check ou...

Global markets sour as traders dump U.S. assets in response to rising tariff tensions between Washington and Europe. Japan’s bond market piles on pressure as yields surge toward multi‑year highs. And later today, Netflix steps into the spotlight with results that could swing tech sentiment in either direction. Today’s recommended read: Trump's embrace of oil industry is turning into an awkward gri...

A new tariff threat over Greenland puts the U.S. and Europe on edge. Meanwhile, Trump’s trip to Davos raises fresh questions about the next Fed chair, and China’s 5% growth headline masks weak demand and a cooling economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump’s trip to Switzerland sets the tone for the week as business leaders gather at Davos. Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and heavyweight tech earnings later in the week give markets plenty to navigate. Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by Eliza...

Business leaders and global central bank chiefs stood up for Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, who was threatened with an indictment at the beginning of the week. Traders were also watching geopolitical hotspots - from Greenland to Iran - and a flurry of results from the biggest banks on Wall Street.  Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Inter...

Taiwan announces a $250 billion US investment deal focused on semiconductor production. Plus, oil markets calm as expectations of a US strike on Iran fade, and Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley report blowout earnings driven by a resurgence in deal-making. Today’s recommended read: Japan's long-awaited return to normalcy brings uncertainty, volatility, by Jamie McGeever Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Mo...

TSMC’s stellar earnings buoy tech sentiment after some volatility in the sector yesterday. Plus, Reuters sat down with President Trump in the White House for a wide-ranging conversation on everything from Iran to the Federal Reserve - we tell you how markets are responding to his comments.  Today’s recommended read: Is that it? The great dollar reversal fizzles by Mike Dolan Subscribe to Mike Dola...

JPMorgan warns President Trump’s proposed cap on credit card rates would hurt consumers as its shares sink on earnings. Investors digest softer U.S. core inflation even as rising food and energy costs keep pressure on the Fed. Plus, China’s record trade surplus is reshaping global flows. Today’s recommended read: Trump's mortgage foray at odds with aggravating Treasuries by Mike Dolan Subscribe to...

Three former Federal Reserve chairs are warning that attacks against the central bank could cause inflation to jump. Meanwhile, Trump is upping the ante against Iran, threatening to issue tariffs against its trading partners. Plus, traders are watching the yen today after Japan’s prime minister reportedly hinted at early elections. Today’s recommended read: Fighting the Fed, Trump tries credit eas...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the unprecedented threat of a criminal indictment “should be seen in the broader context of the administration’s threats and ongoing pressure”. Meanwhile, December’s U.S. jobs report shows weak hiring but steady unemployment, and unrest in Iran is sending oil prices swinging. Today’s recommended read: Big Oil offers reality check to Trump’s Venezuela dream by Ron Bouss...

Big banks kick off earnings season with expectations of blockbuster results after a record year for M&A and IPOs. Investors eye inflation data for clues on Fed rate cuts, while tech watchers await TSMC’s numbers to see if the AI boom will keep rolling along. Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced by Eliza Davis Beard and Ethan...

This week, Rio Tinto revived merger talks with Glencore, eyeing a more than $200B deal amid soaring copper demand. Warner Bros continued to resist Paramount’s advances. And defense stocks climbed after Trump pledged $1.5T in military spending. Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for inform...

A spike in copper prices is reviving talks of a mining mega‑merger that could reshape global supply. Elsewhere, investors brace for a pivotal tariff ruling and fresh signals on whether the U.S. labor market is quietly cracking. Today’s recommended read: Murky US jobs data risk deepening historic Fed divisions, Jamie McGeever Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his colum...

Trump takes aim at defense companies and Wall Street landlords, jolting markets. Bond investors pile in as yields slide, jobs data looms, and the AI trade keeps roaring - even as signs of fatigue creep in. Today’s recommended read: Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ targets China, US oil firms could pay the price, Ron Bousso Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reu...

Markets react to plans to ship stranded Venezuelan oil to the U.S., reigniting oversupply fears. Attention now turns to U.S. labour data and jitters in Asia after China tightens export rules. Today’s recommended read: Trump's Venezuela oil grab revives 'petrodollar' debate, Jamie McGeever Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest Produced...

Nvidia and automakers take centre stage at CES with big bets on AI and autonomy, while the dollar drifts as investors refocus on U.S. data and Fed easing. Meanwhile, a $400,000 Venezuela wager shines a light on the risks - and reach - of prediction markets. Today’s recommended read: Trump offers US oil companies a poisoned chalice in Venezuela, Ron Bousso Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid news...

U.S. action in Venezuela sets the stage for a major shift in global energy flows. But rebuilding Venezuelan output from 900,000 barrels per day to its former glory will take years, billions of dollars, and political stability that’s still far from certain. Today’s recommended read: US oil refiners win, Chinese rivals lose in Trump’s Venezuela strike, Ron Bousso Subscribe to Ron Bousso’s Power Up n...

Investors are bullish, cash levels are low, and fiscal stimulus is set to supercharge growth. But with inflation still sticky and Trump’s policies only beginning to bite, could this be the year the bull market stumbles? Anna Szymanski and Mike Dolan discuss on this special Year Ahead episode of Reuters Morning Bid. Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reut...

Fed minutes reveal sharp divisions on rate cuts, leaving markets cautious and the dollar under pressure. Plus, Warner Bros looks set to reject Paramount’s latest hostile bid. Meanwhile, IPO momentum is building, with potential record-breaking listings from OpenAI and SpaceX coming in the new year. Today’s recommended read: What just happened? Ten charts to help make sense of markets in 2025 by Ann...