Goldman Sachs reported its best-ever quarter for stock trading. Wall Street banks have posted mostly strong results for the second quarter.

Trump's trade war boosts gold's safe-haven appeal. Explore why Northern Star & Equinox Gold are standout 'buy the dip' picks with strong growth potential!

Recent headlines including President Trump's 50% tariff on copper and the Pentagon's deal to buy a stake in rare earth elements miner MP Materials highlight the importance of the metals market in the trade war.

WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a trade agreement with Vietnam was nearly complete. Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washington that he could release details of the Vietnam trade agreement, but did not think it was necessary.

Stock traders are heading into a heavy week of data and potential catalysts for stocks. Major indexes dipped on Monday, but the reaction to the latest tariff drama has been light. Bank earnings, inflation, and a week of crypto talks in Congress are some of what market's are eyeing.

Inside the supply chain, more companies bringing goods into the U.S. are using financing strategies to hold more cash and less inventory on their books.