Scavino is the third top official who, along with two others, sold Trump Media stock with the combined value of up to $10 million before tariffs news

Global stocks advanced on Thursday, underpinned by optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts, while investors kept a cautious eye on U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing assault on international trade.

President Trump's announcement that the U.S. will stick a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods whacked some of the country's

US stocks closed little changed despite Trump's tough tariff talk. Copper climbs to record high after Trump threatens to slap 50% levy on imports.

Stock futures are pointing to a slightly higher open on Wednesday after a sluggish start to the week amid uncertainty about U.S. trade policy.

Trump’s tariffs and the trade war continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Today’s spotlight is on Fed Chair Powell’s testimony before the Senate. The market is looking for any signal that rate cuts are still on the table for September, but so far, the Fed has been sending mixed messages. The bond market is pricing in about a 68% chance of a cut, but that probability is slipping.

Upending the Copper Market President Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports on July 8, aligning it with existing tariffs on steel and aluminum, as part of a strategy to bolster domestic industries and strengthen trade negotiations.

US stocks open lower on tariff uncertainty. Trump said higher tariffs start Aug 1 for nations without deals. Tesla sinks on feud with Trump.