Stock futures fall as traders await payrolls report: Live updates

The three benchmark U.S. indexes closed lower on Monday, pressured by losses in key artificial intelligence names.
U.S. halts UK tech trade deal negotiations, FT reports

The ‘technology prosperity deal’ is aimed at increasing collaboration between the countries on tech like AI, nuclear fusion and quantum
Europe poised to water down landmark 2035 ban on new diesel and gasoline cars

Analysts have questioned whether the move will do much to shore up the region’s competitiveness in the long run.
Treasury yields fall as markets await key jobs report

U.S. Treasury yields fell on Tuesday as investors prepared for a batch of key economic releases.
The AI chip shortage could raise smartphone prices — new research spells out by how much

The average selling price of smartphones in 2026 is expected to rise 6.9%, Counterpoint Research said.
China lowers anti-dumping tariffs on European pork exporters

China on Tuesday announced lower duties on pork imports and pig by-products from the European Union.
European markets set to open lower as traders look ahead to central bank action

European stocks are expected to open in lower territory on Tuesday, reversing gains seen at the start of the week.
Korea Zinc sinks 13% as largest shareholder group challenges U.S.-backed plans for Tennessee smelter

Korea Zinc’s largest shareholder group is reportedly opposing plans to create a U.S.-backed joint venture that will see a dilution of the group’s stake in the company.
Trump sues BBC for $5 billion, claims defamation from Panorama documentary

The lawsuit by President Trump against the BBC accuses the British broadcaster of trying to influence the outcome of his 2024 election against Kamala Harris.
Jim Cramer makes the case for buying Procter & Gamble stock

CNBC’s Jim Cramer reviewed recent market action and made the case for Procter & Gamble.