European stocks rise slightly at the open as tariff-triggered volatility persists

Both sides agreed to maintain communication as bilateral trade talks progress.

SpaceX’s Starship system exploded on Tuesday in a test flight, the third consecutive setback for the rocket company.

The respective annual rates are projected to nudge up to 2.3% and 2.8%, far below their mid-2022 peaks but stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% goal.