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Shares of banks and other financial institutions fell sharply as volatility returned to global markets. The S&P 500 closed at a record high ahead of the July 4 break.

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U.S. stock futures rose July 9 as markets digest Trump’s aggressive new tariff threats and await Fed meeting minutes.

Trump’s renewed tariff threats have reignited trade tensions, triggering volatility across global markets. The Nasdaq and S&P ...

Investors also appear buoyed by federal tax cuts and a large budget bill passed in Washington — policies that tend to favor ...

US stock market opened volatile on June 12, 2025, as President Donald Trump announced a “done” trade deal with China, yet market reactions stayed cautious. Despite Trumps claim of a 55% China tariff, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is rising toward the brink of another record. The S&P 500 was 0.7% higher in afternoon ...