It's Tuesday, October 14, 2025, just before market close. Below is your easy to follow summary of how the stock market moved during trading hours. At International Business Times, we monitor the S & P, the Nasdaq, cryptocurrencies, and fast-moving tech markets so you don't have to. Let's dive in.
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Tuesday following a turbulent trading session dominated by renewed U.S.-China trade tensions and fresh warnings over elevated asset valuations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led gains, climbing 366 points (0.8%), while the S&P 500 managed a modest 0.2% increase. The tech-heavy Nasdaq lagged behind, falling 0.3% as major technology names came under pressure. Volatility surged mid-session, with the Cboe VIX peaking at its highest level since May before easing slightly into the close.
