Morning News: August 7, 2025

A Defiant Israel Eyes a Full Gaza Takeover Despite Global Isolation

Bank of England Cuts Rates to Two-Year Low After Rare Re-Vote

China’s Exports Surged Again in July, but Not to America

German Exports to U.S. Fall for Third-Straight Month as Industry Slumps

Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect in Fresh Test for Global Economy

Trump Doubles Tariff on India to 50%, Sparking Outrage in Delhi

Southeast Asia Looks for Clarity From U.S. on ‘Rules of Origin’

‘Next Era of Dollarization’ Is Visible From Bolivia to Indonesia

US Would Be Wise Not to Count Its Winnings on Trade Just Yet

Dollar Falls to 10-Day Low as Tariffs Take Effect

This Isn’t How You Deal With Free Riders

Stablecoins, Digitized Bank Deposits, and Future Banking Risk?

Trump to Sign Order Easing Path for Private Assets in 401(k)s

Youth Is Losing to Experience in This Job Market

The BLS Isn’t Alone in Facing Data Challenges; U.K. Has Them Too

Taxation Is Easily the Least Harmful Aspect of Government Spending

US Offers to ‘Simplify’ Harvard Case Over Foreign Student Ban

Japan’s Auto Giants Are Expecting Pain Despite Trump Trade Deal

Auto Industry Takes $12 Billion Hit From Trade War

Trump’s Latest Attacks Stun Wind and Solar Industries

Space Company Firefly Poised for Wall Street Debut

The Real Nuclear Moonshot Is Here on Earth

Apple C.E.O. Gifts Trump Gold

Siemens Beats Market Views With Order Momentum in Mobility

Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of the Magnificent 7

Elon Musk Takes on Sam Altman, This Time Over the Chessboard

Foodpanda Aims to Double Pakistan Business in Three Years

Lilly Obesity Pill Cut Weight by Just 11% in Study; Shares Drop

How Ozempic’s Maker Lost Its Shine After Creating a Wonder Drug

It Was a Promising Addiction Treatment. Many Patients Never Got It.

Disney’s Thriving Parks Are Buying It Time to Figure Out Streaming

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Posted by on August 7th, 2025 at 7:04 am


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