Pre-Market Briefing – Stock Market News Daily: July 29, 2025

The July 29, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing recaps yesterday’s market performance, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slightly up and the Dow down, driven by strong earnings from Amazon and Merck, though Microsoft’s cloud concerns and Starbucks’ weak guidance tempered gains. It highlights macroeconomic updates, including July’s consumer confidence at 70.1 and today’s expected JOLTS job openings data, with markets anticipating the Fed’s next moves. The episode covers the finalized EU-U.S. tariff deal capping tariffs at 15%, progress in U.S.-China trade talks, and Middle East tensions supporting oil prices at $85.30/barrel. It previews today’s pivotal earnings from Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and others, with a focus on AI, consumer spending, and tariff impacts to guide trading decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.