The US markets rally comes on the heels of a tamer-than-expected US inflation report earlier in the week, which bolstered hopes that the Federal Reserve will begin easing policy as soon as September.

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US markets reacted with unease, with investors scrambling to adjust their portfolios in anticipation of these new trade barriers and weak employment figures raised concerns about the strength of the labour market, which had previously been seen as a pillar of economic stability.

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The US market’s performance reflected mixed reactions to the weekend’s US-EU trade deal and cautious optimism for the upcoming economic data. S&P 500 edging higher to hit its sixth consecutive record close, Nasdaq also closed at a record, while the Dow Jones slipped slightly.

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All three major indexes posted solid weekly gains: the S&P 500 rose 1.5 per cent, the Dow added 1.3 per cent, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed 1 per cent. More than 82 per cent of S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings so far have topped analyst expectations.

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The S&P 500 climbed 0.54 per cent to close at a record 6,297.36, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.74 per cent to 20,884.27, marking its tenth record close of 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also added 229.71 points, or 0.52 per cent, finishing at 44,484.49.

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The US markets rally has been fuelled by retail investors, who are largely ignoring the inflationary pressure on the horizon and uncertainty around tariffs.

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June saw sharp global market moves, with Asia and Wall Street rallying, the dollar weakening, and trade war tensions weighing on Europe and broader economic outlooks.

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With a 10.8% plunge in H1 2025, the US Dollar Index faces its worst start in over 50 years, driven by tariff tensions, fiscal instability, and fading investor confidence in America economic policy direction.

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The solid jobs report also helped offset any worries about the trade war and its impact on the real economy.

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