Frau Merkel isn’t changing her stance pre EU summit

S&P 500 hits record high; Fed decision looms. Tech earnings from MSFT, META, TSLA on deck. UNH dumps 20%.

Nikkei 225 futures show mixed action, with some contracts up 310 pts. Watch volume shifts and open interest.

US GDP surges 5.4% but sentiment hits 2014 lows. K-shaped economy: wealthy gain from AI boom, others struggle with inflation.

Bank of England Governor Bailey said post-GFC reforms have strengthened bank resilience but warned risks are shifting to non-banks, private credit and technology, arguing financial stability remains the foundation for sustainable growth.

Trump said he’ll sign a bill to allow year-round E15 gasoline sales without delay. E15 is often restricted in summer by fuel-volatility rules; a recent funding-bill fix fell through.

The dollar fell to a four-year low as Trump brushed off the decline, reinforcing expectations of a weaker currency. Trade threats, shutdown risks and Fed independence concerns added pressure ahead of the Fed meeting.

Dow Industrials shed 0.8%, Nasdaq up 0.9%, SOX jumps 2.4%. Traders eye mixed signals.