Stock Market Update: Key Moves Before the Opening Bell
1. U.S. Stock Futures Surge on Trade DealMarkets are rallying after the U.S. and China agreed to a 90-day tariff truce. Dow futures are up over 1,000 points (2.5%), with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 gaining around 4% and 3%, respectively. Oil is rising, gold is down, and Bitcoin remains steady near $104,000.
2. U.S. and China Slash Tariffs
Both countries will significantly reduce tariffs starting Wednesday:
- U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports drop from 145% to 30%.
- China lowers its tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%.
Tech is surging on trade optimism:
- Tesla (TSLA) up nearly 8%
- Nvidia (NVDA), AMD, Broadcom (AVGO) rise 5–7%
- Apple (AAPL) gains 6%; Amazon (AMZN) up 8%
Pharma shares are down after Trump vowed to slash drug prices by up to 80%.
- Eli Lilly (LLY) down 3.5%, Novo Nordisk (NVO) down 3%
- Merck (MRK) and Pfizer (PFE) fall 3% and 2.5%, respectively
Car stocks are bouncing back after recent tariff pressures ease:
- Stellantis (STLA) jumps 7%
- GM and Ford (F) climb 4% and 3%