The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: President Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss a Russia-Ukraine truce, China’s economy slowed in July, Japan’s economy grew more than expected, Air Canada expects to cancel hundreds of flights ahead of a strike, and Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight donates $2B to Oregon Health and Science University.

 

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