On today's podcast:

 1) The Wall Street stocks rally is set to pause due to concerns about inflation and economic growth, with US futures pointing to a decline. Investors are taking a breather after the 90-day tariff cool-off between the US and China, and will be looking for clues on the trajectory of Federal Reserve interest rates in the US inflation print.

2) President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia on his first major overseas trip since taking office. He was welcomed on the tarmac by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a sign of their warm ties. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is also in Riyadh where he told an investment forum he’s upbeat on trade talks with nations in Asia and that progress with Europe will be slower.

3) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the European Union has a "collective action problem" that's hampering trade negotiations with the US. Bessent downplayed the possibility of a quick agreement with the EU, citing differences among member states such as Italy and France.

On today's podcast:
&nbsp;1) The Wall Street stocks rally is set to pause due to concerns about inflation and economic growth, with US futures pointing to a decline. Investors are taking a breather after the 90-day tariff cool-off between the US and China, and will be looking for clues on the trajectory of Federal Reserve interest rates in the US inflation print.
2) President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia on his first major overseas trip since taking office. He was welcomed on the tarmac by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a sign of their warm ties. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is also in Riyadh where he told an investment forum he&rsquo;s upbeat on trade talks with nations in Asia and that progress with Europe will be slower.
3) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the European Union has a "collective action problem" that's hampering trade negotiations with the US. Bessent downplayed the possibility of a quick agreement with the EU, citing differences among member states such as Italy and France.

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Global Stocks Recoup Tariff Losses; President Trump Visits Saudi Arabia

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