Profit-taking amid the trade deal with China

US stock markets closed lower after the trade agreement between the US and China had been reached. Despite the positive news flow, investors began to actively take profits on long positions, resulting in a price correction.

Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 index showed a correction, and volatility hit record-low levels, reflecting the cautious sentiment of market participants. [Read more here.]

New tariff threats pressure stock indices

The S&P 500 and NASDAQ indices closed slightly lower due to concerns about the possible introduction of new unilateral tariffs, as announced by Donald Trump. This increased tensions in trade relations and reduced investor appetite for riskier assets.

Uncertainty boosted demand for safe-haven assets, including gold. However, the overall market trend remains weakly positive despite the caution from investors. [Read more here.]

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