The second-quarter earnings season has kicked off with impressive corporate profits driven by consumer strength, but the stock market's muted response raises concerns about investor expectations. Despite a stellar 94.4% earnings beat rate in financials, stocks remain stagnant.
Lower U.S. Treasury yields are fueling a surge in risk assets, despite new tariffs announced by Trump on 14 countries. Analysts weigh in on how this affects the stock market and corporate profits.
The U.S. stock market has made a remarkable recovery following President Trump's unexpected tariffs. After a dramatic drop, the S&P 500 is back to its April levels, but uncertainty looms as companies adjust forecasts amidst turbulent trade policies.
The stock market is facing turmoil after President Trump's unexpected tariff announcement, leading to historic losses for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. Investors are grappling with fears of a recession as tariffs raise costs and pressure corporate profits.