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Trump Proposes Closing Department of Education via Executive Action

                                     In a bold move, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to dismantle the Department of Education through executive action. Trump, who has long criticized the federal government's role in education, believes that states should have more control over their schools. During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump stated, "We spend more per pupil than any other country in the world, and we’re ranked at the bottom of the list. What I want to do is let the states run schools." Despite acknowledging that an executive order would face significant challenges, Trump expressed his preference for working with Congress and teachers' unions to achieve this goal. The proposed dismantling of the Department of Education has sparked a debate about the future of federal involvement in education. Critics argue that eliminating the depart...

Wall Street Holds Steady After Breaking Losing Streak

 

Wall Street markets remained essentially flat on Tuesday, following a day of gains that ended a prolonged losing streak. Investors are closely monitoring a series of corporate earnings reports and upcoming government economic data.

Market Performance:

  • S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures both edged up less than 0.1% before the market opened.
  • UPS shares fell 8% after missing sales and profit targets, despite an increase in package delivery volume.
  • General Motors saw a 2.5% rise in shares after surpassing analysts’ expectations.
  • Coca-Cola shares increased by 1.5% following a positive earnings report and an improved full-year sales outlook.

Economic Indicators:

  • Investors are awaiting the latest data on existing home sales, which have been impacted by high interest rates.
  • Later this week, the government will release its first estimate for second-quarter GDP and an important inflation reading. A lower inflation reading could prompt the Federal Reserve to consider cutting its benchmark rate, which is currently at its highest level in over two decades.

Global Markets:

  • In Asia, Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 closed nearly unchanged, while Chinese markets experienced declines due to investor skepticism over recent policy decisions.

As the week progresses, market participants will continue to focus on corporate earnings and economic data to gauge the health of the economy and the potential direction of monetary policy.


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