The FTSE 100 and European stocks were jittery on Friday, moving lower while US markets were closed for 4 July, as investors look to movement in US tax and tariff policy for clues ...

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US Independence Day 2025: Is The US Stock Market Open Or Closed On July 4?

July 4 is celebrated as a federal holiday across the United States, which means that all non-essential federal government offices, schools, etc are closed.

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What have tariffs really done to the US economy?

Trump's plans included tariffs of 20% on goods from the European Union, punishing tariffs on items from China of 145%, and a 46% levy on imports from Vietnam, though on Wednesday he announced a deal ...

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US jobs growth dashes hopes of July rate cut as Fed takes 'wait and see' approach on Trump tariffs impact

Experts said the US figures closed the door on the possibility of the US Federal Reserve cutting rates at its next meeting at the end of this month.

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US labor market surprises with 147K new jobs last month despite Trump’s tariffs causing economic concerns

Following the release of the jobs data on Thursday, yields on US Treasuries immediately spiked. Traders in the futures market now see less than a 7 per cent chance of the Fed cutting its main interest ...

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