✅ In the United States, July employment figures suggest signs of weakness in the economy.
✅ President Donald Trump announced yesterday afternoon a new round of tariffs targeting several economies. Some of the announced rates include: Canada at 35% (previously 25%), Switzerland at 39% (previously 31%), Brazil at 50% (previously 10%), and Europe at 15% (previously 20%).
✅ Later today, the ISM manufacturing index will be released, and it is expected to come in at 49.5 points for the seventh month of the year.