Major U.S. Stock Indexes Gain More Than 1% on Receding Shutdown Fears 
 

The three major U.S. indexes rose more than 1%, with Nasdaq Composite leading the charge adding more than 2%. The threat of a government shutdown is seen as receding.

 
Gold Exceeds $3,000, With Plenty of Room to Climb Further 
 

The metal looks well-placed to benefit from macroeconomic tailwinds and geopolitical worries.

 
Trump's Trade Threats Spur Early Start to Trade-Pact Talks 
 

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement that runs into 2026 is under discussion now.

 
Consumer Sentiment Tanks as Americans Expect More Pain Ahead 
 

Uncertainty around the economy, stocks and jobs are taking a toll. One economist labeled the latest reading from the University of Michigan's index "horrific."

 
EU Drafts 'Massive' Defense-Investment Plan 
 

The package could benefit EU defense manufacturers such as France's Dassault Aviation, Germany's Rheinmetall or Italy's Leonardo among others.

 
Trump Calls U.S. Discussions With Russia on Ending Ukraine War 'Productive' 
 

The Kremlin said there are reasons to be optimistic about a settlement to the conflict but that more work needs to be done.

 
U.K. Economy Unexpectedly Shrinks, Posing New Challenge to Government 
 

The contraction in the first month of the year is the latest frustration for a relatively new government that has pledged to bring an end to a decade-and-a-half of stagnation.

 
Democrats Implore Schumer to Reverse Course as Vote on Funding Bill Nears 
 

The party's Senate leader said the GOP measure is better than enduring a shutdown, ahead of this weekend's deadline.

 
Here's Where to Look for Early Signs of a Recession 
 

We already know what the jobs report tells us. But what about other indicators-like sales of mini liquor bottles?

 
Big Pharma Walked Away From Mental Health. Why Some Are Coming Back. 
 

Psychiatry was once big business for pharma, with drugs like Prozac making billions. Now a few breakthroughs are reviving interest.

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