July 08 (Monday)

Markets
The Stock Market May Be Pointing to Trump’s Reelection (BR)
The week ahead: Powell’s testimony could make or break the stock rally (C)
Does the Federal Reserve Rule the Markets, or Is It the Other Way Around? (BR)
The U.S. Is Overflowing With Natural Gas. Not Everyone Can Get It. (W)
Copper an Outlier as Most Markets Rebound on Trade (W)

Funds
How Fund Managers Are Investing in China While Bracing for Conflict (BR)
‘Pay-to-Play’ by Mutual Fund Companies and Brokerages Is Hurting Investors. Here’s How. (BR)

Central banks
Trump isn’t the first president to try to influence the Federal Reserve (NBC)

US
U.S. Hiring Bounces Back, Easing Fears of a Jobs Slowdown (W)
The Myth of the Tight U.S. Labor Market (B)

China
China Is Wrestling With a Changing World. Don’t Underestimate the World’s Second-Largest Economy (BR)

Europe
For Europe, There’s an Upside to Germany’s Slowdown (W)
SocGen Chairman Warns Economic Risks Are Building in Europe (B)
Greek prime minister-elect: ‘It’s an important victory for Europe, not just for Greece’ (C)
Greek Opposition Leader Mitsotakis Seals Sweeping Victory (B)
EU Must Agree on Lagarde’s IMF Replacement, French Official Says (B)
EU Officials Are Considering Mark Carney for Top IMF Job (B)

Geopolitics & trade
The Trump Tariff Twist That’s Cost U.S. Steel $5.5 Billion (B)

Industries & companies
Aerospace: Boeing Loses MAX Deal to Airbus (W)
Autos: SUVs Are Bumper-to-Bumper on Dealer Lots, With More on the Way (W)
Consumer: Campbell Tries to Reheat Soup Sales (W)
FAANGs: Spurred by Amazon, Supermarkets Try Swapping Cashiers for Cameras (W)
Financials: Deutsche Bank will exit global equities business and slash 18,000 jobs in sweeping overhaul (C)
Tech: Samsung Expects Operating Profit to Fall More Than 50% (W)

Corporate finance
Broadcom Moves Closer to Acquiring Symantec (B)
Investors Are Finally Pushing Back on Corporate Debt Issuers (BR)
WeWork to Raise Billions Selling Debt Ahead of IPO (W)
The rise and rise of private capital (E)

Offbeat
California Assesses Damage After Second Powerful Earthquake Hits (W)
No, it’s not just you, New Yorkers and San Franciscans: Urban housing markets all over the world have grown way too expensive (MW)
For most Americans, $1.7 million is the magic retirement number (C)