Pre-Market Briefing – Stock Market News Daily: July 31, 2025

The July 31, 2025, Pre-Market Briefing recaps yesterday’s market rally, with the S&P 500 up 0.9% and Nasdaq up 1.1%, fueled by Meta and Qualcomm’s Q2 earnings beats and the Fed’s dovish stance signaling a potential September rate cut. It highlights macroeconomic updates, including strong June JOLTS data and today’s expected Chicago PMI, with markets focused on tomorrow’s nonfarm payrolls. The episode covers the EU-U.S. tariff deal’s positive impact on autos, U.S.-China trade talk progress, and Middle East tensions supporting oil at $85.10/barrel. It previews today’s earnings from ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Procter & Gamble, emphasizing energy, consumer trends, and tariff impacts to inform trading decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.