Washington D.C. is ramping up the pressure on digital tax coming from six nations by slapping tariffs onto $2bn worth of goods. It has, however, immediately suspended the duties for 180 days in order to allow tech tax negotiations to continue. Entertainment giant AMC sees shares soar by 95 per cent as a buying frenzy gathered speed. Meanwhile, Chinese Caixin data for May shows growth slowing on weak foreign demand and rising prices. In Israel, opposition parties reach an eleventh-hour deal to potentially unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We are also live at the first day of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum with a raft of CEO guests.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.