Market Week: July 28, 2025

The Markets (as of market close July 25, 2025)

The stock market last week had a mixed performance across major indexes, largely influenced by corporate earnings reports and ongoing discussions around trade tariffs. Both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ reached new record highs last week, driven by strong performances from several big tech companies, which reported better-than-expected profits. In fact, last Friday's gains marked the fifth straight record close for the S&P 500. Last week was a busy one for second-quarter earnings. Many companies exceeded expectations, while those that missed expectations saw sharp sell-offs. Tariffs remained a significant factor impacting market sentiment. While there's some enthusiasm for trade deals, the impact of increased tariffs has impacted some market sectors. Speaking of market sectors, 10 of the 11 S&P sectors ended last week higher, with only consumer staples closing the week in the red. Treasury yields showed some movement, with the 10-year Treasury yield easing somewhat. Crude oil prices settled at $65.04, marking their lowest price since June 30 as concerns over a weakening economy brought fears of waning demand.

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