Daily brief
Goldman Sachs's top lawyer, Kathryn Ruemmler, has resigned following reports detailing her past personal relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. CEO David Solomon said he 'reluctantly accepted' her resignation, as the bank faces scrutiny over its handling of connections to Epstein, a former client. The move highlights the ongoing fallout for individuals and companies linked to the convicted sex offender.
President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to roll back some tariffs on steel and aluminum goods, a potential policy shift that caused aluminum prices to slip.
U.S. inflation data came in cooler than expected, causing Treasury yields to decline and easing some concerns about persistent price pressures.
Russia has blocked WhatsApp for violating local laws (ongoing coverage).