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Stock Market Today: Markets Move With Fresh Trade War Winds

The new uncertainty is the same as the old uncertainty, which is fine with investors, traders and speculators.

Kiplinger · Jun 2, 2025

Dollar Slides and Gold Rallies as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.58% and posted a 1-1/4 month low. Escalation of US-China trade tensions has led to a selloff of the US dollar after China accused the US of violating their recent trade deal by unilaterally introducing new discriminatory restrictions. Also, dovish Fed comments...

Barchart · Jun 2, 2025

Stocks Slip on Trade Risks and Weak US Manufacturing Activity

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.04%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.14%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jun 2, 2025

Dow futures dip as Wall Street weighs likelihood of Trump's latest tariff threat, while U.S. eyes call to resolve China trade snag

The so-called TACO trade will be tested as markets wait to see if Trump will actually follow through with his 50% steel duty or if he will put it on hold soon.

Fortune · Jun 1, 2025

Forget tacos, can Trump have his tariff cake and eat it too? Wall Street's biggest bull thinks so

Wells Fargo's Christopher Harvey thinks a 10% tariff could be split evenly between importers, corporations, and consumers.

Fortune · Jun 1, 2025

Powel Speech, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Following last week's dramatic market moves driven by escalating trade tensions and NVIDIA's earnings results, this week shifts focus to a comprehensive assessment of U.S. economic health through a packed calendar of labor market and business activity indicators. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.

Barchart · Jun 1, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Recognizing Gold, Silver as Legal Tender in Florida

Under federal law, U.S. coins and Federal Reserve notes (paper money) issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury are the only forms of legal tender accepted for debts, public charges, taxes and dues

Latin Times · May 31, 2025

Stocks Settle Mixed on Trade Tensions and Positive Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.11%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.10%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 30, 2025

Stock Market Today: Stocks Bounce as US-China Tensions Escalate

Stocks were volatile to end the week and the month amid concerns a trade truce between the U.S. and China is splintering.

Kiplinger · May 30, 2025

US Economic News and Weak Stocks Support the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.06%. The dollar on Friday posted modest gains, supported by stronger-than-expected US economic news. Also, Friday's stock weakness boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Dallas Fed President Logan were supportive of the dollar when she said...

Barchart · May 30, 2025