US stocks end mixed, Treasury yields dip as investors eye trade talks, jobs data

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-03 22:29:00

Wall Street wavered as U.S. Treasury yields dropped amid trade talks and anticipation of the upcoming employment report. Tech lifted the Nasdaq, while the S&P 500 was flat and the Dow slightly down. The dollar fell, gold rose, and U.S.-European trade negotiations progressed.

Investors remain cautious amid U.S.-China trade tensions and economic data showing a slowdown. The Dow fell, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose slightly. The dollar weakened, and gold prices increased. U.S. private sector job growth was below expectations, and the U.S. services sector slipped into contraction.

European stocks rose after Germany approved a corporate tax relief package, despite stalling euro zone business activity. Global stocks saw gains, with emerging markets and Asia-Pacific shares rising. The dollar declined, and U.S. Treasury yields were lower. Crude prices fell due to increased inventories.

Gold prices increased as the dollar weakened. Spot gold rose to $3,372.86 an ounce, and U.S. gold futures also saw gains. Investors are awaiting trade deals and employment data. Market movements were influenced by trade negotiations, economic data, and geopolitical tensions.

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