U.S. stock indexes remained quiet after the U.S. agreed to tax EU products at a 15% rate, lower than Trump’s threat. Details are still being worked out amidst a volatile market week ahead. The S&P 500 hit a sixth straight all-time high, while the Dow dipped 0.1% and Nasdaq rose 0.3%. Tesla saw a 3% rise after a $16.5 billion deal with Samsung for electric vehicle chips. Samsung’s stock in South Korea surged 6.8%. Chip and AI companies like AMD and Super Micro Computer saw gains, while Revvity’s 8.3% drop offset some of the market’s momentum. Profit pressure is on as companies aim for growth following stock price jumps. S&P 500 added 1.13 points, Dow dipped 64.36 points, and Nasdaq rose 70.27 points. The upcoming week is packed with earnings reports and the Fed’s decision on interest rates. Trump’s call for rate cuts is countered by Powell’s data-driven approach. The Fed is expected to wait until September for rate cuts, despite dissenting voices. Economic updates this week include consumer confidence, job openings, GDP growth, inflation, and employment figures. Treasury yields held steady, while global stock markets reacted to the trade deal and upcoming talks between China and the U.S. in Sweden.

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