Trade Wars 2.0 - news and analysis

The second presidency of Donald Trump initiated escalation of tariffs that triggered significant financial movements. These actions may to increased costs for businesses and consumers, disrupted supply chains, and created market uncertainty. Retaliatory tariffs from affected nations can further strain global trade, impacting economic growth and prompting concerns about long-term financial stability.

Dow (DJIA): Dow edges higher on US-EU trade deal, remains shy of December high

Trading just shy of the key level of $45,000, at $44,913, the Dow Jones 30 trades higher in today’s session, boosted by news of a US-EU trade deal. With US Q2 earnings season set to continue this week, most notably featuring Apple and Microsoft, the Dow trades only ~0.50% from all-time highs achieved in December 2024.

28-07-2025 16:58 GMT by Christian Norman

S&P 500 Technicals & Sentiment: What to Expect This Week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, driven by a new US-EU trade deal and anticipated Magnificent 7 earnings. This week features major tech earnings, a Fed meeting, and tariff deadlines, testing the market's sustainability. Analysts expect strong Q2 earnings growth, though concerns linger about market reliance on a few tech giants. Technical analysis and sentiment data suggest potential near-term upside.

28-07-2025 16:44 GMT by Zain Vawda