Record Highs for Stock Market But Little Overall Change
Two major indices reached new highs this week without changing much while the Dow Jones fell on Thursday.
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Last updated: Friday, July 25, 2025
Quick overview
- The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 reached all-time highs, with minor gains of 0.18% and 0.07% respectively.
- The Dow Jones was the only major index to decline, falling 0.70% by the end of trading.
- Gold futures are trending lower while oil futures are slightly climbing, indicating mixed movements in commodities.
- The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting may discuss a potential interest rate cut amid signs of improvement in the job market.
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Timothy St. John
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Timothy St John is a seasoned financial analyst and writer, catering to the dynamic landscapes of the US and European markets. Boasting over a decade of extensive freelance writing experience, he has made significant contributions to reputable platforms such as Yahoo!Finance, business.com: Expert Business Advice, Tips, and Resources - Business.com, and numerous others. Timothy's expertise lies in in-depth research and comprehensive coverage of stock and cryptocurrency movements, coupled with a keen understanding of the economic factors influencing currency dynamics. Timothy majored in English at East Tennessee State University, and you can find him on LinkedIn.
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