Macron and Trump discussed protecting Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure as investors watch war risk, sanctions and defense demand.
Trump signed the Graham sanctions law, giving the White House new tariff powers over Russian energy buyers and raising market uncertainty.
Merz said unconditional U.S.-German friendship may be over, pointing to defense spending, trade tensions and growth risks for investors.
The House advanced a sanctions bill that could allow 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy, adding tariff and inflation risk for investors.
The US Senate's new sanctions against Russia targeting energy and finance sectors are welcomed by European and Ukrainian leaders, influencing markets and investor strategies.
The US Senate advances legislation imposing steep tariffs on Russia, signaling increased geopolitical risks that could affect energy markets and investor portfolios.
Ukrainian President Zelensky meets all 100 US Senators in Washington as the Senate votes on new sanctions against Russia, impacting global equities and bond markets amid geopolitical tensions.
Darline Graham Norton fills her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, preserving Republican control in the Senate amid political uncertainty impacting investor confidence.