Wall Street Stocks End Mixed Amid Tariff Worries
Synopsis
US stocks closed the Tuesday trading session mostly lower as investors stayed cautious ahead of more clarity on President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats. The S&P 500 went down by 0.07% and the Dow…
US stocks closed the Tuesday trading session mostly lower as investors stayed cautious ahead of more clarity on President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats. The S&P 500 went down by 0.07% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped by 0.37%. The Nasdaq managed to move up by 0.03%.
Markets have been volatile since Monday, as Trump signaled tariffs on goods from trading partners, including South Korea and Japan. He added more to the tension by announcing a 50% tariff on imported copper, and that conductors and machines could follow. Investors await more details on trade moves.
Investors Await Further Details on Trade Moves
Trump stated that discussions with China and the European Union are moving ahead, but he also mentioned that he was some days away from sending a new direct letter to the EU. While markets did not see the kind of sharp decline that followed earlier tariff announcements in April, investors remain on edge.
“It’s almost like markets are waiting to exhale," said Carol Schleif, chief market strategist at BMO Private Wealth. He also pointed out that major indexes remain closed to record eyes, showing that investors are still hopeful.
Energy Stocks Lead Gains, Solar Shares Fell
Among the S&P 500’s 11 major sectors, only five saw gains. Energy stocks led the way rising 2.72% while utilities and consumer staples dropped more than 1%. Tesla shares gained 1.3% after a steep fall on Monday. Copper miner Freeport McMoran rose 2.5%. On the other hand, solar energy stocks went down after Trump directed agencies to reduce tax credits for clean energy.
Traders Look Out for the Next Fed Meeting
Looking ahead, investors are waiting for the US Federal Reserve's next meeting. Despite recent referee facts like Goldman Sachs and BofA have raised their end-of-the-year targets for the S&P 500, pointing to stable corporate earnings and hopes of lower interest rates.
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