President Trump hits Brazil with a 50% tariff - despite the U.S. having a trade surplus in goods with the country - citing the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The world's biggest company gets even bigger: Nvidia becomes the first company in history to breach $4 trillion in market cap as investors pile back in on AI bets. Meanwhile, Kellogg shares spike in extended trade amid reports Nutella-maker Ferrero is nearing an acquisition deal, in what would be a rare European takeover of a U.S. rival.

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President Trump threatens substantial levies on copper and the pharma sector, as the EU scrambles to agree on a tariff deal. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says that both sides are making progress. Meta bets on EssilorLuxottica - reportedly taking a $3.5 billion minority stake in the Ray-Ban maker as the U.S. tech giant makes a push in the 'smart glasses' space. Elon Musk lashes out at one of the most bullish Tesla analysts on Wall Street, telling Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives to "Shut up," after he called for Musk to cut back on politics.

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President Trump hits trading partners with higher tariffs from August, including 25% on Japan and South Korea, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. is weighing several new deals. The European Union is reportedly set to dodge any tariff escalation, with Ireland's Trade Minister saying he expects an extension of the status quo, allowing time for further talks. Meanwhile, officials from Japan and South Korea hold calls with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, saying they'll hold further talks before the new tariffs come into effect next month.

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President Trump says countries will receive tariff letters from 5pm London time, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirms the measures come into effect from August 1st. Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe tells CNBC he's optimistic the EU can strike a trade deal with the U.S. - as the bloc eyes a skeleton agreement that keeps a 10% levy on most exports. And - Elon Musk announces plans to launch a new political party, drawing the ire of President Trump and raising questions about his business commitments.

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The U.S. aims to finalise a flurry of deals ahead of its tariff deadline, while EU talks extend into the weekend. But European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expects only a framework agreement in the short term. After several all-nighters, Republicans finally force through President Trump's sweeping budget bill, in time for the U.S. leader to sign it into law today, the 4th of July. And - one year of Keir Starmer. The British Prime Minister and the Labour Party mark 12 months in power to cap off a week marked by a tearful Chancellor Rachel Reeves on the frontbench, while the PM scrambles to reassure a jittery bond market.

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Speculation swirls around U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves after an emotional appearance in parliament, sparking selling across U.K. assets, with long-dated gilt yields seeing their biggest spike since April. Meanwhile, the U.S. sets a 20% tariff on exports from Vietnam under a new trade deal, just days before President Trump's deadline to ramp up his so-called 'reciprocal tariffs' once again. And - President Trump's Budget Bill stalls in the House, as Speaker Johnson struggles to win over opponents in his own party.

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The Senate narrowly passes Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill, with attention now turning back to the House as it races to pass the package. Fed Chair Jerome Powell appears to push back at pressure from President Trump, telling the Sintra forum the Fed would have cut rates further by this stage if it had not been for tariffs. Shares in AstraZeneca pop in Tuesday's session after the Times reports CEO Pascal Soriot is looking at moving the pharma giant's listing from London to the U.S. And - Santander swoops in for Sabadell's U.K. unit TSB in a deal worth £2.65 billion.

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ECB President Christine Lagarde kicks off this year's ECB Forum with a warning against complacency, but Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch tells CNBC the central bank will only stick or cut at this point. Senate voting on the Trump-backed budget bill continues into a second day, as Republican leaders look to secure the support needed to send the package back to the House. Meanwhile, the dollar sees its worst start to a year since 1973, as President Trump's trade policies and attacks on the Fed raise questions around the greenback's safe-haven status.

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U.S. senators end their debate on President Trump's budget bill, with a vote on the package due later today. Meanwhile, European Council President Antonio Costa tells CNBC the U.S. defence spending dispute is resolved, with Europe boosting arms purchases under the new NATO deal. Canada scraps its digital services tax targeting U.S. big tech just days after President Trump calls off trade talks.

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The White House announces a potential extension to the reciprocal tariffs deadline. This could include the 50 per cent levy on the European Union. The EC president, Ursula Von Der Leyen confirms she has received Washington’s proposal of new trade discussions but struck a cautious tone ahead of any resumption in dialogue. The U.S. dollar sinks to a three-and-a-half-year low against the euro and sterling with markets now mulling the potential appointment of a more doveish Federal Reserve chairman by the U.S. president.

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