Is it glass half-full or half-empty for US banks?
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
US tariff exemptions on personal electronics may only be temporary, and big banks posted major earnings on Friday despite some economic headwinds. Plus, the European Union and the UK are getting closer to signing a defense pact, and the Trump Administration's pressure on universities could drive students and faculty overseas.
Mentioned in this podcast:
US tech tariff exemption will be temporary, says Lutnick
JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon warns of ‘considerable turbulence’ in US economy
Warning lights flash for US consumer strength as credit defaults rise
American academics seek exile as Trump attacks universities
AI praise-giving tool promises ‘authentic’ insights
UK and EU close ranks on defence amid Trump turmoil
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