Treasury Secretary Bessent announced the Treasury is examining some Wall Street tax products.

The US Embassy in Lebanon is offering large cash sums to groups to promote America's image.

Wells Fargo reports that hamburger costs have risen 14% from last July 4, and a barbecue for ten now averages $161, with ribs as a prime protein choice.

WTI crude oil surged 7% intraday, breaking above $93/barrel; Brent crude rose over 5% to $95.31/barrel.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that US firms should use Chinese AI models, arguing that restricting open models could make America more vulnerable.

White House will redirect billions in research funds toward AI and away from colleges, according to WSJ.

Iraq's oil minister announced that total deals signed between the Iraqi oil ministry and US companies during the prime minister's visit are valued at an estimated $200 billion, including agreements to add significant production capacity and investment in associated gas.

House Republicans cleared a procedural hurdle for a short-term funding bill, 'Reconciliation 3.0'.

US President Trump said he had a very good conversation with UK PM Burnham and will meet him in the near future; they discussed North Sea oil and trade.

Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the United States, said Netanyahu is fighting Iran which recently killed 52,000 innocent protesters and has spent 47 years killing American soldiers, and declared that those who led Iran into destruction should be arrested.

China's foreign ministry stated that China and the US are maintaining communication over potential heads of state exchanges this year.

China is deploying humanoid robots at an accelerating pace to logistics hubs, battery factories, and industrial sites, outpacing the United States.

A new shipyard in Texas plans to hire 10,000 workers for mass production of drone boats, a scale not seen since World War II.

Senior Adviser Hassett met with Treasury Secretary Bessent to discuss the future tax agenda.

A report indicates Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asked former US President Trump not to sell air defense systems to Turkey.

Trump says China's Xi will visit the White House toward the end of September.

Trump states that firms are investing in the US because of his tariffs.

The post reports that silver prices are recovering positively after the US June jobs report, and notes market interest in the actions of the world's largest silver fund.

S&P Global Ratings affirmed the US sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook, citing a resilient economy and high but stable fiscal deficits.