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Wall Street Edges Lower as Tariff Decision, Fed Meeting, and Tech Earnings Stir Caution

NEW YORK — July 28, 2025 —
U.S. markets treaded cautiously today following news that the United States has agreed to impose a 15% tariff on cars and other imports from the European Union—lower than the more severe rates previously proposed by President Donald Trump. While the move avoids a deeper trade clash, uncertainty over the full terms of the agreement and a packed week of economic flashpoints have left investors in a holding pattern.

The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% by afternoon trading, pulling back slightly from a record-breaking streak last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, or 142 points, while the Nasdaq inched up 0.2%, continuing its strong performance. Continue reading Wall Street Edges Lower as Tariff Decision, Fed Meeting, and Tech Earnings Stir Caution →

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Markets Edge Higher as Big Tech Earnings, Tariff Tensions Take Center Stage

U.S. stocks opened the week on a strong note, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 moving closer to fresh records as Wall Street braces for a wave of Big Tech earnings and growing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy.

The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.7% by midday Monday, while the S&P 500 added 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 250 points, or about 0.5%, helped by gains in manufacturing and telecom names. Continue reading Markets Edge Higher as Big Tech Earnings, Tariff Tensions Take Center Stage →