Global stocks advanced on Thursday, underpinned by optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts, while investors kept a cautious eye on U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing assault on international trade.

US President Donald Trump has warned he will impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, intensifying tensions with the South American nation. The proposed hike was outlined in a letter shared on social media,

Japanese carmakers cut export prices to the U.S. by a record 19.4% in June, the steepest decline since at least 2016. The drop reflects efforts to stay competitive after U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs took effect in April,

The Japanese government announced Tuesday it plans to negotiate with the Trump administration over a planned increase in the tariff rate placed on it, even if it was painful news to receive.

The White House announced Monday that President Donald Trump is slated to sign an order delaying his 90-day tariff pause by another month, as the president began announcing a suite of new tariff rates on foreign goods,