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By Yena Park and Jihoon Lee SEJONG, South Korea (Reuters) -South Korea will take into account Japan’s trade agreement with the United States as a reference as it negotiates final details of its own trade deal struck in late July, the finance minister said on Monday. "There are pros and cons for us. What is positive is that because we know the outcome of Japan’s negotiations, we can negotiate with the U.S. based on it," Minister Koo Yun-cheol told a press conference. President Donald Trump signed an executive order implementing Japan’s trade deal last week, but South Korea is yet to reach a written agreement on the deal struck in July between its team led by Koo and the U.S. leader. The Japanese deal lowering U.S. tariffs on imports of its cars to 15% from 25% has put South Korean automakers, which still face 25%, at a competitive disadvantage. "We will consult with the U.S. in a way that meets the national interest as much as possible," Koo said. South Korea and the U.S. were negotiating on details of a $350 billion investment package included in the deal and Seoul would seek ways to launch various investment projects in the U.S. in an effective manner, he said. Seoul was also in talks with the U.S. over foreign exchange policy, which will be included when the two sides announce the results after trade negotiations conclude, Koo said. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Last week, Trump’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to swiftly hear a bid to preserve his sweeping tariffs pursued under a 1977 law meant for emergencies, after a lower court invalidated most of the levies that have been central to the Republican president’s economic and trade agenda. Koo said authorities were taking into account every possible scenario, but said it remained "more pressing than ever" to respond to various external changes, such as tariffs. Referring to a U.S. immigration raid that saw hundreds of Korean workers detained last week at a Hyundai plant under construction in Georgia, Koo said the government would consult with the Trump administration to prevent similar incidents from happening again to companies investing in the United States. The best opportunities often hide in plain sight—buried among thousands of stocks you'd never have time to research individually. That's why smart investors use our Stock Screener with 50+ predefined screens and 160+ customizable filters to surface hidden gems instantly. For example, the Piotroski's Picks method averages 23% annual returns by focusing on financial strength, and you can get it as a standalone screen. Momentum Masters catches stocks gaining serious traction, while Blue-Chip Bargains finds undervalued giants. With screens for dividends, growth, value, and more, you'll discover opportunities others miss. Our current favorite screen is Under $10/share, which is great for discovering stocks trading under $10 with recent price momentum showing some very impressive returns!

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), exports increased 6.8 per cent in July to nearly 10,000 units, following three consecutive months of decline.

By Joyce Lee and Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington for their first summit meeting on Monday, after the countries struck a trade deal last month lowering U.S. tariffs on the Asian ally to 15% from a threatened 25%. Alongside trade, U.S. pressure to redefine the decades-long military alliance is likely to be a focus, while Trump has said more South Korean investment plans will be announced in addition to a $350 billion package agreed last month. Here are some of the main items that could be discussed. DEFENCE COSTS Trump has accused its Asian ally of "free-riding" on U.S. military might, with some 28,500 American troops stationed in South Korea to deter nuclear-armed North Korea. Just before Trump won the presidential election in November last year, Seoul agreed to increase its contribution by 8.3% to 1.52 trillion won ($1.09 billion) for the first year in 2026, under a five-year plan. Washington also wants its allies to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP. South Korea is currently well short of that after allocating 61.25 trillion won, or 2.3% of GDP, this year. ’MODERNISING’ ALLIANCE, CHINA DETERRENCE U.S. Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby called South Korea a "role model" in taking a greater role in deterring North Korea, but also called for "modernising" the alliance. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Experts say the summit may include discussions on the idea of adjusting the role of U.S. troops from a focus on countering North Korea to also managing tensions in the Taiwan Strait and deterring China. This could be sensitive for Seoul given how President Lee has, alongside declaring full support for the U.S. alliance, sought to take a balanced approach to ties with Beijing. Experts also warn giving U.S. forces multiple missions could impede their primary focus of deterring and defeating a North Korean attack. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has denied Seoul was in talks with Washington over whether to allow U.S. forces to be redeployed in the event of a Taiwan Strait emergency. NORTH KOREA South Korea has said the leaders will discuss how to work towards denuclearising the Korean peninsula. Lee told Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper on Thursday his administration would lay the groundwork to ultimately dismantle North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme, through talks with Pyongyang and close cooperation with Washington. Lee has sought to reduce tensions with Pyongyang since taking office in June, while Trump still boasts of his historic summits with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in his first term. Lee and Trump have expressed a willingness to restart dialogue with Kim and they may deliver a joint message to North Korea, said Sydney Seiler, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategies and International Studies. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. But North Korea has so far dismissed Lee’s peace overtures, including dismantling loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts across the border. SHIPBUILDING During his U.S. trip, Lee will visit the Pennsylvania-based Philly Shipyard, acquired by South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean and its parent group. Officials in Seoul touted shipbuilding cooperation to help the U.S. industry as instrumental in reaching a trade deal. South Korea has agreed to invest $150 billion out of the overall investment package on U.S. shipbuilding cooperation and more details may be announced during the summit. NUCLEAR FUEL Foreign Minister Cho told parliament that South Korea could try to win approval from Washington to reprocess or enrich its own nuclear material during the summit, saying this is not for nuclear armament, but for industrial and environmental purposes. South Korea is not allowed to reprocess spent nuclear fuel - which can be used to make nuclear weapons - without U.S. consent under an agreement between the countries. Seoul has also signed the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. While President Lee has rejected the idea of nuclear armament, his intelligence agency chief this year called for Seoul to secure the right to enrich uranium to demonstrate its "potential nuclear capabilities." CORPORATE INVESTMENT South Korea said the leaders will discuss cooperation in sectors such as chips, batteries, shipbuilding, as well as "economic security" in areas such as cutting-edge technologies and key minerals. 3rd party Ad. Not an offer or recommendation by Investing.com. See disclosure here or remove ads. Presidential adviser Kim Yong-beom said investments announced during the summit should include already announced projects such as Samsung Electronics (KS:005930)’ new chip factory in Texas and Hyundai Motor (OTC:HYMTF)’s car factory in Georgia, as well as Hanwha’s plan to expand its U.S. shipyard. A South Korean newspaper reported Seoul would offer $150 billion of additional investment, or about six times its U.S. foreign direct investment in 2024, according to government data. South Korea’s industry minister said it had not been decided. The leaders may also discuss the timeframe to cut U.S. tariffs on South Korean car imports from 25% to 15% as agreed under the trade deal. ($1 = 1,399.6000 won) Should you invest $2,000 in 005380 right now? 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US must lower car tariffs before EU trade deal can be finalized, says Germany Investing.com -- Germany stated on Monday that the United States needs to implement previously agreed reductions in tariffs on European-manufactured automobiles before a broader trade agreement can be formalized. "In particular, car tariffs must be reduced quickly as agreed. We are also aware of the considerable burden on the export-orientated economy. ... Our role here is to continue to fully support the European Commission in this process," a German government spokesman said during a press conference. The European Union and the United States reached a framework trade agreement in late July, but many important details still require clarification. The German government’s statement highlights the ongoing negotiations between the two economic powers, with automotive tariffs emerging as a key point of contention that needs resolution before the comprehensive trade deal can move forward. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Unsure where to invest next? Get access to our proven portfolios and discover high-potential opportunities. In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies.

By Marleen Kaesebier (Reuters) -The outlook for European corporate health has further improved, the latest earnings forecasts showed on Tuesday, after the European Union struck a framework trade deal with the U.S. a little more than a week ago. European companies are expected to report average growth of 3.1% in second-quarter earnings, LSEG I/B/E/S data shows. That is an increase from the 1.8% rise analysts had expected a week ago. Before the tariff deal, earnings had been expected to fall 0.3% in the quarter. This earnings season is the first to expose the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff-fueled trade war on corporate health. From last week, revenue is also expected to increase, the LSEG report showed. Analysts now expect a 2.0% fall, compared with a 3.3% drop expected before. It compares with a 3.0% increase in earnings and a 0.8% drop in revenues a year ago. After the EU agreement, Trump last Friday slapped new import tariffs on other countries, including a much higher 39% on EU-neighbour Switzerland. The framework trade agreement with the EU, which sets out a 15% import tariff, will apply broadly to EU goods from next month. But the trading bloc is still waiting on executive orders that would bring down the tariff on some products, a senior EU official said on Tuesday. The deal compares to a 30% tariff Trump had threatened to apply earlier in July. Before the agreement, U.S. President Trump’s tariff policies have changed frequently since April, the most common start of the second fiscal quarter. Some were imposed while others were proposed and then delayed. German logistics giant DHL on Tuesday confirmed its 2025 core profit expectations, opting to exclude potential tariff or trade policy impacts. Continental meanwhile said on Tuesday that it suffered a net impact in a mid-double-digit million euro range from Trump’s tariffs. Companies still to report this week include Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO), Commerzbank (ETR:CBKG), and Bayer (OTC:BAYRY). As of Monday’s close, the STOXX 600 was up about 7% year to date. ($1 = 0.8545 euros) Don't miss out on the next big opportunity! Stay ahead of the curve with ProPicks AI – 6 model portfolios fueled by AI stock picks with a stellar performance this year... In 2024 alone, ProPicks AI identified 2 stocks that surged over 150%, 4 additional stocks that leaped over 30%, and 3 more that climbed over 25%. That's an impressive track record. With portfolios tailored for Dow stocks, S&P stocks, Tech Stocks, and Mid Cap stocks, you can explore various wealth-building strategies. So if CBKG is on your watchlist, it could be very wise to know whether or not it made the ProPicks AI lists.

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan said on Tuesday the trade agreement it struck with the U.S. cleared uncertainties on U.S. trade policies but continued attention needs to be given to risks of those policies putting downward pressure on the Japanese economy. Tokyo clinched a trade deal with Washington last week, lowering tariffs to 15% from a previously proposed 25%, including on autos, a mainstay of the export-reliant economy. In the Cabinet Office’s monthly economic report for July, the government maintained an overall assessment that the Japanese economy is recovering "at a moderate pace," although effects from U.S. tariffs are seen in some areas including cars. "Regarding the tariff measures that had already been implemented, the export prices of automobiles to the U.S. have fallen significantly since April," a Cabinet Office official said at a press briefing. However, the official said there are no particular signs of change in export volumes, manufacturing price indexes or employment due to the tariffs. "We had been saying that there was a heightened risk of a downturn (in the Japanese economy) due to the impact of U.S. trade policy, but we don’t think that is the case at this point," the official said, citing a slew of trade deals the U.S. had concluded with countries. "On the other hand, the risk of a downturn remains, so we need to keep an eye on that." Elsewhere in the report, the Cabinet Office downgraded its assessment of exports for the first time in a year, reflecting a slowdown in semiconductor manufacturing equipment exports to Taiwan and South Korea. The government also revised its language on domestic corporate goods prices for July. It said the pace of growth is "slowing down" recently, having in June said they were "gradually rising", attributing the change to the government’s energy subsidies and slower growth in food prices. On private consumption, which accounts for more than half of Japan’s economy, the government retained its view that it is picking up.

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Investing.com-- Wall Street futures rose Sunday evening after the U.S. and the European Union reached a framework trade deal, as investors geared up for a pivotal week packed with the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, a key tariff deadline, and earnings reports from several “Magnificent Seven” tech giants. U.S. stock futures pointed to further gains after last week’s strong finish, driven by solid corporate earnings and trade deals with key partners. S&P 500 Futures rose 0.4% to 6,447.25 points, while Nasdaq 100 Futures climbed 0.5% to 23,528.75 points by 20:16 ET (00:16 GMT). Dow Jones Futures traded 0.3% higher at 45,223.0 points. US, EU reach framework trade deal The United States and European Union have reached a landmark trade agreement that includes a 15% tariff on EU goods entering the U.S., President Donald Trump announced Sunday while in Scotland. The broad-strokes deal encompasses significant EU purchases of U.S. energy and military gear, along with substantial investments in the American economy. The EU has committed to purchasing $750 billion worth of energy from the U.S, and has agreed to make $600 billion in investments in the U.S. The pact may further ease market jitters, which had grown over fears of a deadlock before Trump’s "reciprocal" tariffs take effect on August 1. The EU had been bracing for 30% levies and was seeking a zero-for-zero deal. “The big caveat to today’s deal is that there is nothing on paper, yet. The next hours and days will hopefully bring more clarity,” ING analysts said in a note. The deal comes as Wall Street indexes extend their record run, fueled by trade optimism from the U.S.-Japan agreement and strong corporate earnings. In the regular trading session on Friday, the S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 6,388.64 points, its all-time closing high. The NASDAQ Composite closed 0.2% higher, also reaching its record peak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 0.5%. Fed meet, PCE inflation, ‘Mag 7’ earnings on tap The Fed kicks off its two-day policy meeting this week, wrapping up on July 30. While rates are expected to stay at 4.25%–4.5%, investors will watch closely for signals on a possible cut in September. “We see no interest rate cut this month, but the Fed is expected to start laying the groundwork for a move, most likely in December,” ING analysts added. Tariffs and their inflation impact will be in focus Thursday with the release of June’s PCE price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Investors will also watch key labor data this week, including JOLTS on Tuesday, ADP private payrolls on Wednesday, jobless claims on Thursday, and the key July jobs report on Friday. Along with a possible flurry of trade deals before August 1, the coming days will see a raft of corporate earnings, including results from mega-cap tech titans like Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN).

Stock Market News, July 23, 2025: EU Seeks 15% Baseline Tariffs In U.S. Trade Deal  The Wall Street Journal