Trump, Copper and Tariff
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Tariff uncertainty has been reignited; however, a truce with major trading partners could be an opportunity. Learn more about 3 top stocks set to benefit.
Futures data from IG suggests regional markets will open higher, with London's FTSE 100 expected to open 34 points higher at 8,902, Germany's DAX up 60 points at 24,580 and France's CAC 40 up 19 points at 7,897. Italy's FTSE MIB is seen opening 60 points higher at 40,934.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite pulled back from record levels as investors await President Trump’s new trade deals and tariff updates. Tesla shares sank after CEO Elon Musk jumps back into politics.
The breakout zone for Nifty stands at 25,550, above which it could rally to 25,650-25,725. On the flip side, a dismissal of 25,400 could accelerate selling pressure, as per experts
The slide started after Trump posted letters on his social media platform, Truth Social, that he says he sent to Japanese and Korean officials threatening them with 25% tariffs on goods being imported to the U.S. beginning Aug. 1. The countries can still reach a deal with his administration before then that could avoid those rates.
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain volatile as trade deals and tariffs keep investors in limbo. Amazon’s Prime Day met with fierce competition as Walmart, Costco offer their own deals. Oil inches higher.
Global stocks advanced on Thursday, underpinned by optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts, while investors kept a cautious eye on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff actions and their impact on global trade.