WSJ Minute Briefing

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May 14, 2025 OPEC Trims Outlook for Global Economic Growth
Plus: Germany foils an alleged Russian act of sabotage. And Novo Nordisk strikes a $2.2 billion deal to develop obesity pills with U.S. biotech Septerna.

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May 14, 2025 Trump Meets New Syrian Leader, Upending Geopolitics
Plus: the U.S. scraps Biden-era curbs on chip exports. And Microsoft slashes thousands of workers. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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May 13, 2025 S&P Turns Positive for the Year on Muted Inflation Data
U.S. stocks end mostly higher after the consumer-price index shows prices rose 2.3% in the 12 months through April. Plus: Coinbase shares surge on news the crypto exchange will join the S&P 500. And shares of Boeing rise after China lifts a ban on new deliveries of the company’s planes. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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May 13, 2025 U.S. April Inflation Up Slightly in Early Hints of Tariff Effects
Plus: UnitedHealth Group’s CEO steps down, sending shares lower. And ESPN gives details on its streaming service out this fall. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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May 13, 2025 Trump Kicks Off Visit to the Middle East
Plus: Japanese tech investment giant SoftBank reports its first profit in four years, while Honda Motor warns of the tariff impact. And Amazon is renewing a partnership with FedEx. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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May 12, 2025 The Nasdaq Enters a New Bull Market After U.S.-China Trade Deal
U.S. markets rallied after the world’s two largest economies agreed to slash punishingly high tariffs on each other’s goods and reset the tone on trade relations. Plus: big tech stocks, retail, and consumer goods stocks surged after the announcement. Danny Lewis hosts.

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May 12, 2025 Markets Rally After U.S. and China Agreement for Large Tariff Cuts
Plus: President Trump signs an executive order intended to lower drug prices. And Fox said it plans to launch a streaming service. Alex Ossola hosts.

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May 12, 2025 U.S. and China Agree to Significantly Cut Tariffs
Plus: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky says he wants to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin face-to-face later this week in Turkey. And pharma stocks fall after President Trump said he would sign an executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs. Luke Vargas hosts.

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May 09, 2025 U.S. Stocks End Mixed Ahead of China Trade Talks
President Trump floated lowering tariffs on Chinese imports to 80%. Major indexes were down for the week despite Thursday’s rally. Plus: Expedia shares dropped after reporting weakening travel demand to and from the U.S. Danny Lewis hosts.

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May 09, 2025 Trump Floats 80% Tariffs Ahead of Trade Talks With China
Beijing, on the other hand, pledged to step up enforcement of export controls on strategic mineral resources. Plus: the U.K. announces its “largest ever sanction package” on key players in the Russian oil trade. AMC profits shrink despite streaming revenue growth. And Panasonic will cut 10,000 jobs globally. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.

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