Wall Street traded cautiously on Thursday midday, with major indexes mostly flat while the U.S. dollar slumped to over two-year lows, as investors digested a double dose of soft inflation and a surprise uptick in jobless claims that further bolstered expectations for interest rate cuts.
Stocks end lower on Middle East tensions and skepticism over US-China trade deal, with most sectors declining. Economic data shows lower than expected inflation. Asia markets also down, led by losses in Japan and Australia. European stocks also lower, while oil and metal prices rise due to safe-haven demand. US futures and dollar decline.
US markets closed mixed, with modest gains in S&P and Nasdaq while Dow was flat due to losses in McDonald's and Travelers. Economic data showed increase in wholesale inventories and drop in inflation expectations. Asian markets mostly up, Europe mostly down.
U.S. markets close higher despite Trump's tariff threats. ISM PMI falls, construction spending drops. Dow up 0.08%, S&P 500 gains 0.41%, Nasdaq rises 0.67%.
Trump's promised manufacturing renaissance has not materialized, as data shows continued contraction in factory activity. Cost pressures and tariffs are contributing factors.
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U.S. markets closed lower on Friday due to trade tensions and economic uncertainty. New single-family home sales rose 10.9%. Futures surged on Tuesday after Trump delayed EU tariffs.
