WSJ Minute Briefing

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July 30, 2025 Federal Reserve Holds the Line on Interest Rates
Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals reluctance about a rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in September. Plus: Hershey trimmed its annual outlook to reflect higher projected tariff expenses. SoFi Technologies plans a public offering of $1.5 billion of stock. Starbucks’s earnings undershot estimates. And, Visa posted forecast-beating quarterly results. Charlotte Gartenberg hosts.
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July 30, 2025 U.S. Economy Returns to Growth in the Second Quarter
Plus: President Trump says that India will face a 25% tariff rate starting August 1. And Amazon will pay at least $20 million per year to license content from the New York Times. Alex Ossola hosts.

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July 30, 2025 Tsunami Waves Reach Hawaii After Massive Russian Earthquake
Plus: The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, although Chair Powell may face unprecedented dissent today. And, U.S. tariffs weigh on European automakers Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. Azhar Sukri hosts.

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July 29, 2025 Stock Indexes Slip as U.S. and Chinese Officials Discuss Extending Tariff Pause
Import duties on Chinese goods could surge about 80% if the pause expires on Aug. 12. Plus: UnitedHealth Group said its earnings for the year will miss expectations. And Novo Nordisk stock plunged after the Ozempic maker cut its guidance. Danny Lewis hosts.
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July 29, 2025 Novo Nordisk Shares Plummet as Competition Weighs on Wegovy Sales
Plus: JPMorgan Chase nears a deal to take over Apple’s credit-card program. And U.S. consumers’ economic mood improved this month, but they remained concerned about tariffs and the labor market. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.

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July 29, 2025 Shooter Kills Four in New York Including Blackstone Exec and NYPD Officer
Plus: Famine is now unfolding in Gaza, according to experts. And, premiums for Medicare drug plans are set to increase sharply next year. Kate Bullivant hosts.

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July 28, 2025 Stock Indexes Closed Mixed After U.S.-EU Trade Deal
The agreement removed the risk of an all-out trade war, but critics said it could weigh on already-sluggish economic growth in Europe. Plus: Boeing shares rose after the deal restored tariff exemptions for the aerospace sector. And stock in Tesla rallied after Elon Musk announced a deal with Samsung for artificial intelligence chips. Danny Lewis hosts.

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July 28, 2025 Businesses Leaders Welcome EU-U.S. Trade Agreement as Least Bad Outcome
Plus: President Donald Trump says Russia has 10 or 12 days to reach a cease-fire with Ukraine or face more economic pressure. And the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a cease-fire after deadly clashes at their border. Pierre Bienaimé hosts.
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July 28, 2025 Trump and EU Reach Trade Agreement
Plus: Samsung and Tesla ink a multi-billion dollar chip supply deal. And, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison says it is looking to include a Chinese investor in its Panama Canal ports sale. Kate Bullivant hosts.
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July 25, 2025 S&P 500 Ends the Week With Its Fifth Straight Record Close
The Nasdaq also rose to fresh highs as progress in trade talks bolstered markets. Plus: Intel shares fell after it reported a wider quarterly loss and announced 15% of staff will be laid off. And Samuel Adams brewer Boston Beer said it expects tariffs to have a more moderate effect on its costs. Danny Lewis hosts.

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