Trump softened his tariff stance, exempting smartphones, computers, and chips from reciprocal tariffs while maintaining "specific tariffs" for autos, steel, and pharmaceuticals. This strategic shift boosted tech stocks after days of market turmoil. Democrats demanded an investigation into Trump's comments about friends profiting from tariff announcements.
S&P upgraded Italy's credit rating to BBB+, which Finance Minister Giorgetti called recognition of the government's serious approach despite Italy's ongoing economic vulnerabilities.
The Liliana Resinovich murder case advanced as her husband became an official suspect three years after her death. Meanwhile, notorious Sardinian bandit Graziano Mesina died shortly after being released from prison for health reasons.
A pro-Palestinian protest in Milan turned violent with demonstrators breaking shop windows and writing "shoot Giorgia" on storefronts, resulting in seven arrests.
In sports, Lorenzo Musetti reached his first Masters 1000 final at Monte Carlo after defeating De Minaur in a three-set thriller.