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The Dow Jones Industrial Average marked another record close today, while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended lower after yesterday’s post-Federal Reserve rally. The Dow got a boost from speculation ...

Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures, traded little changed ahead of Tuesday's open after President Donald Trump's tariffs triggered extreme stock market volatility.

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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.

That was the shortest correction period for the tech-heavy index since October 2011, according to Dow Jones Market Data. But investors are not just watching the VIX.

US stocks fell on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened a 35% tariff on Canada — a sharp escalation in an ongoing trade war.

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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 ...

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Financial markets are likely to remain choppy until investors get more clarity on U.S. trade policy, Wall Street analysts say.