The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.33%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) are up +0.17%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) are up +0.32%.
Stock indexes are mildly higher today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting new all-time highs, and the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 4-1/4 month high. Positive trade news is boosting stocks today, with President Trump’s July 9 deadline fast approaching. Progress is being made in trade negotiations with China and the European Union. Also, trade talks are back on with Canada after the country withdrew a digital services tax, and India’s and Japan’s trade teams extended their stay in Washington to iron out new trade deals.
