Private oil survey data shows larger than expected headline draw in crude oil inventory

MA housing permits dip amid soaring costs; loopholes & slowdowns worsen crisis. Investors eye rental market.

Swiss Economy Minister Parmelin and State Secretary Budliger Artieda are in Washington to finalise a trade deal that could lower U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports to around 15%, with a possible agreement expected as early as Thursday or Friday.

The EU is pushing to bring forward a bloc-wide handling fee on small online parcels from platforms like Shein, Temu and Alibaba, aiming to introduce the charge in early 2026 — more than two years ahead of the current timeline (FT)

IBM's quantum leap: 120-qubit Nighthawk aims for quantum advantage by '26, but Bitcoin's encryption remains safe for now.

Dow Transports +0.76%, Industrials +0.68% lead gains; SOX jumps 1.47%. Nasdaq dips -0.26%.

Dubai court freezes $456M in assets linked to Tron founder Justin Sun's TrueUSD bailout. Traders eye crypto regulatory risks.

Full SNAP benefits to restart within 24 hours once shutdown ends, USDA says. Could deliver a short-term bump to U.S. consumer spending, particularly in lower-income households where marginal propensity to consume is highest.