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Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know He said, Xi said. President Donald Trump says he had a “very good call” with Chinese President Xi Jinping — believed to be the leaders’ first amid an economic boiling point. Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading China’s driving a hard bargain.

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know He said, Xi said. President Donald Trump says he had a “very good call” with Chinese President Xi Jinping — believed to be the leaders’ first amid an economic boiling point. Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading China’s driving a hard bargain.

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know What to expect this week: important Apple updates from WWDC, earnings reports from enterprise tech companies, and an all-important inflation reading. Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading Trade talks to resume Monday. President Donald Trump says officials from the U.S. and China will meet in London amid potentially cooling trade tensions. Work-in-progress report.

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know He said, Xi said. President Donald Trump says he had a “very good call” with Chinese President Xi Jinping — believed to be the leaders’ first amid an economic boiling point. Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading China’s driving a hard bargain.

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know Calling on a hire power. The ADP private jobs report showed growth that was below expectations, leading to President Donald Trump calling for an interest rate cut. Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading Statistically suspicious. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reportedly had to rely on educated guesses for its inflation numbers because of Trump’s DOGE-related hiring freeze.

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know Red, white, and bruised. According to a report, the U.S. is the country hit the hardest by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which are causing the global economy to slow. Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading Made in China? Not lately.

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know Fed’s not feeling it — yet. Fed Governor Christopher Waller said fleeting inflation because of tariffs could potentially lead to “good news” interest rate cuts by the central bank. Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading Cracks in the foundation. After more than two years, the American housing market, which had seemed unstoppable, is finally showing signs that it’s cracking.

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know The Great “Stall” of China. After initial progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last week that talks between the two nations have “stalled.” Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading Mr. Not-So-Nice Guy.

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know The trade war’s next phase. As courts continue to rule on President Donald Trump’s tariffs and fresh GDP numbers hit, here’s what to expect over the coming days. Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading Interest in due process.

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know Nvidia takes a big byte. The tech giant continues to surpass earnings expectations, posting strong first-quarter numbers despite looming concerns related to China. Suggested Reading How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone cost $3,500 Suggested Reading Retail giant shelving doubts. Macy’s just beat first-quarter earnings expectations but cut its 2025 guidance because of tariffs and cautious consumer spending. Gap year for growth.