US economic slowdown, corporate news from Berkshire Hathaway, Google, Ford, TikTok and other companies
• A softening labor market and a cooling economy are keeping traders upbeat ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate cut in September, sending stocks higher and keeping the dollar under pressure. However, there are still concerns that the economy could miss a soft landing and head into recession.
• The European Central Bank's meeting on Thursday is likely to keep risk appetite in check as traders await comments to gain clarity on how the central bank will act following a widely expected rate cut this week.
• Asian shares rose broadly after data showed U.S. job openings fell more than...