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AstraZeneca plans a $50 billion US investment by 2030. The investment aims to boost AstraZeneca’s US manufacturing and research presence, helping achieve $80 billion in annual sales by 2030. This move aligns with US political pressure for domestic pharmaceutical production.
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Japan and the U.S. struck a surprise tariff accord today. The agreement trims incoming U.S. auto duties on Japanese vehicles to 15 %, down from a planned 25 % escalation, in exchange for a promised US $550 bn investment package aimed at bolstering U.S. supply chains.
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Chevron’s $55bn Hess close led this week’s US dealflow. A surge of high-value US transactions defined the week, from Chevron’s landmark offshore energy win to Walgreens’ historic exit from public markets and a string of debt-financed acquisitions spanning healthcare, energy, and real estate.
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The US Congress has passed its first federal crypto law. The Genius Act introduces national licensing and strict stablecoin rules. Bitcoin inflows have surged as the legislation triggers a rapid response from global regulators. Industry leaders call this a watershed moment for digital assets and the financial system.
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Trump Media has filed two AI-related trademarks for Truth Social. The move comes as major tech and media platforms accelerate AI branding amid rising regulatory scrutiny and litigation over digital innovation.
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries supporting BRICS policies. The warning was issued as BRICS leaders convened in Rio to discuss reforming global financial institutions and reducing reliance on the US dollar.
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Five US transactions lifted M&A volumes in a shortened week. Regulatory clarity and strategic appetite drove landmark acquisitions by HPE, Home Depot, Boeing, AbbVie, and Thoma Bravo, marking a renewed focus on scale, sector positioning, and technology leadership.
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US job growth outpaced expectations again in June 2025. Public sector roles made up nearly half of all new jobs, highlighting a private sector slowdown as manufacturing and business services declined. The unemployment rate slipped, but underlying data signalled a cooling labour market.
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AstraZeneca chief hints at US move, intensifying pressure on UK markets. The FTSE 100’s largest company may relocate its primary stock listing to New York, as its CEO signals strategic realignment.
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Canada suspends its digital services tax to revive US talks. The tax aimed at US tech giants faced criticism from President Trump, who halted negotiations and threatened tariffs. Talks are set to resume, targeting a new trade deal by 21 July.