Pre-Market Briefing – Stock Market News Daily: July 26, 2025

The July 26, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing recaps the week of July 21–25, where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs, driven by robust Q2 GDP growth of 2.8% and a lower-than-expected 2.5% PCE inflation rate, though earnings from Tesla and Intel disappointed. It highlights market-moving developments, including progress in EU-U.S. tariff talks, China’s $400B stimulus, and Middle East tensions keeping oil prices near $85.50/barrel. The episode monitors weekend risks, such as geopolitical updates and after-hours earnings reactions, while previewing next week’s major earnings from Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, alongside the Fed’s rate decision and nonfarm payrolls. It provides actionable insights for traders, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures pointing to a positive Monday open amid tariff and earnings focus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.