U.S. equity futures held steady in Thursday’s early trade following a record-setting session for NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), whose shares surged to new all-time highs on the back of optimism in artificial intelligence (AI) demand and strong institutional positioning. The muted movement in futures suggests a pause from
The United States current-account deficit expanded sharply to $450 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a renewed widening of the country's financial shortfall with the rest of the world. This expansion reflects a persistent imbalance between what the nation imports and what it exports in goods, services, income,
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s massive Arizona fabrication facility may produce just 7% of America's semiconductor needs, highlighting regulatory obstacles hampering domestic chip production.
Asian stock markets surged on renewed investor optimism that the United States is actively pursuing expanded trade agreements with key partners across the Asia-Pacific region. The potential for broader trade cooperation has reignited appetite for equities tied to global supply chains, lifting indices across Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Shanghai, and Hong
White House unveils Winning the AI Race plan, aiming to secure US leadership in AI. Chip stocks rise, Trump admin promotes innovation and workforce development.
