At a recent rally in New York, President Donald Trump spoke warmly about memory-chip maker Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) . He referenced the company's ambitious plans to invest an estimated $200 billion into expanding its domestic chip fabrication capacities over the next several years. More broadly, Trump's remarks reflected his enthusiasm for onshoring U.S. manufacturing. I think this raises an...
At a recent rally in New York, President Donald Trump spoke warmly about memory-chip maker Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) . He referenced the company's ambitious plans to invest an estimated $200 billion into expanding its domestic chip fabrication capacities over the next several years. More broadly, Trump's remarks reflected his enthusiasm for onshoring U.S. manufacturing. I think this raises an intriguing possibility: The U.S. government could choose to invest in Micron, building on the existing framework of support it has demonstrated for Intel and others. While I'm just speculating, I think that type of move would align with Washington's broader goals of maintaining U.S. technological leadership, supply chain security, and economic resilience, particularly in light of some potentially pressing timing considerations. Continue reading
gopixa/iStock via Getty Images Manufacturing PMI in Spain decreased to 51.20 points in May from 51.70 points in April of 2026. " May indicated a partial reversal of last month’s safety stock driven manufacturing sector growth. This was linked to the dual forces of elevated prices and ongoing uncertainty, which were seen by manufacturers as negatively impacting client budgets and resulting in a dro...
gopixa/iStock via Getty Images Manufacturing PMI in Spain decreased to 51.20 points in May from 51.70 points in April of 2026. " May indicated a partial reversal of last month’s safety stock driven manufacturing sector growth. This was linked to the dual forces of elevated prices and ongoing uncertainty, which were seen by manufacturers as negatively impacting client budgets and resulting in a drop in their sales over the month," said Paul Smith, Economics Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence. "Firms are also struggling in the face of widespread product shortages, with lead times for the delivery of inputs deteriorating to the greatest degree since May 2022. This meant firms were somewhat limited in their production capabilities, with output subsequently rising only marginally and firms experiencing a growing reliance on existing stocks to maintain production levels," he noted. ETFs: (NYSEARCA: EWP ), (NASDAQ: EUFN ) More on Spain, EUFN: European Financials Remain Attractively Valued Ahead Of Potential Rate Hikes EWP: Expect A Slow Tourism Season Amid Surging Fuel Costs And Weak Consumer Sentiments EWP: Spain Steadies Itself After A March Correction, Low-Teens P/E ECB pushes banks to speed cyber defenses as AI threats escalate German factory activity weakens in May as services improve
Club’s former head coach proud to have won title He praises ‘spirit of compassion and unity’ Arne Slot has said the connection he shares with Liverpool and their fans “goes beyond football” after leaving the club. The Dutchman was sacked as head coach on Saturday, 12 months on from winning the club’s second title in 30 years, after a pitiful defence ended with a fifth-placed finish. In an open let...
Club’s former head coach proud to have won title He praises ‘spirit of compassion and unity’ Arne Slot has said the connection he shares with Liverpool and their fans “goes beyond football” after leaving the club. The Dutchman was sacked as head coach on Saturday, 12 months on from winning the club’s second title in 30 years, after a pitiful defence ended with a fifth-placed finish. In an open letter to fans in the Liverpool Echo , he said winning the Premier League title was “beyond special”. He wrote: “The connection we share goes beyond football, beyond European nights under the Anfield lights or the sound of You’ll Never Walk Alone being sung from The Kop. Continue reading...
Alphabet is expanding into consumer hardware with the Googlebook laptop and Android XR smart glasses, both powered by its Gemini Intelligence AI platform.
Alphabet is expanding into consumer hardware with the Googlebook laptop and Android XR smart glasses, both powered by its Gemini Intelligence AI platform.
Win McNamee/Getty Images News U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran “really wants to make a deal,” as peace talks between Washington and Tehran entered another month at an impasse, while he criticized political opponents and some Republicans over their commentary on the negotiations. “Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us....
Win McNamee/Getty Images News U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran “really wants to make a deal,” as peace talks between Washington and Tehran entered another month at an impasse, while he criticized political opponents and some Republicans over their commentary on the negotiations. “Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for the U.S.A. and those that are with us. But don’t the Dumocrats, and various seemingly unpatriotic Republicans, understand that it is MUCH tougher for me to properly do my job and negotiate, when political hacks keep negatively “chirping,” at levels never seen before, over and over again, that I should move faster, or move slower, or go to war, or not go to war, or whatever. Just sit back and relax, it will all work out well in the end - It always does!,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. His comments came after hostilities between the U.S. and Iran resumed over the weekend, with both sides reporting strikes on military targets near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that carries roughly 20% of global oil flows. According to an Axios report published Saturday, Trump requested several changes to the latest proposal negotiated by U.S. envoys and Iranian officials. The report cited a senior administration official and another source familiar with the matter. Trump has repeatedly maintained that Washington and Tehran are close to reaching an agreement since a ceasefire took effect in early April, though negotiations have shown limited progress in recent weeks. The prolonged standoff and renewed military exchanges have continued to unsettle global oil markets. Oil prices were rising at press time, with crude oil futures ( CL1:COM ) up +3.3% to $90.2 a barrel, and Brent ( CO1:COM ) up +3% to $93.9/barrel. Dear readers: We recognize that politics often intersects with the financial news of the day, so we invite you to click here to join the separate political discussion. More on the ma...
Powerful winds and rain expected in parts of Japan and Australia, while temperatures in Spain could hit 40C A powerful tropical storm is forecast to track near Okinawa, Japan, on Monday before moving towards the south-east of the country. Typhoon Jangmi (also known as Typhoon No 6) has formed within the monsoonal gyre over the Philippine Sea. A monsoonal gyre is a large, slow-rotating weather syst...
Powerful winds and rain expected in parts of Japan and Australia, while temperatures in Spain could hit 40C A powerful tropical storm is forecast to track near Okinawa, Japan, on Monday before moving towards the south-east of the country. Typhoon Jangmi (also known as Typhoon No 6) has formed within the monsoonal gyre over the Philippine Sea. A monsoonal gyre is a large, slow-rotating weather system that spawns typhoons through smaller vortices formed within it. This flow can intensify storms. Such typhoons are typically characterised by a broad areas of low pressure and extensive wind fields, often without a distinct eye. Continue reading...