The US stock market experienced swings with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq making gains overall. The market's performance showed signs of resilience, despite trade war concerns and economic data releases. The Dow managed to recover losses for the year 2025, largely due to easing of trade tensions and positive outcomes from corporate earnings.
Notable mentions include UnitedHealth's underperformance dragging down the Dow index and its plunge due to the CEO's resignation. Tech leaders like Nvidia, Tesla, and AMD soared, boosting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Walmart's earnings topped views, but it warned of impending tariff-induced price hikes.
The market reacted to the U.S.–China tariff reduction with enthusiasm, leading to a surge in indices. Microsoft's stock hit a new purchasing point after a significant earnings move while Amazon, Apple, and Nike propelled the Dow Jones after the U.S., China agreed to reduce tariffs. Critically, inflation data were surprising and the tougher stance on tariffs ahead of U.S–China talks raised market worries.
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