US markets’ bull run took a pause after President Trump’s insistence on higher tariffs on EU

A pause came in US markets’ bull run on Friday after reports came that US President Donald Trump was insisting for a minimum tariff of between 15% and 20% in any trade deal that is negotiated with European union.

Nasdaq ended the day, 18^th July, 2025 up by 10.01 points or 0.048%. Dow Jones ended the day, down by 142.30 points or 0.31%. S&P 500 ended the day, down by 0.57 points or 0.0090%.

European markets ended the week on a mixed note

Euro Stoxx 50 ended the day, on Friday, 18^th July, down by 17.92 points or 0.33%. Dax ended the day, down by 81.42 points or 0.33%. FTSE 100 ended the day, up by 19.48 points or 0.22%.

Japanese markets are closed today, 21^st July, 2025 due to Marine Day holiday. At 8:55 a.m. Indian Standard time, today, Hang Seng is up by 93.31 points or 0.38%. South Korean Kospi is up by 15.38 points or 0.48%. Shanghai Composite is up by 17.66 points or 0.50%.

Indian markets poised for another mixed day today

Indian equity markets may see a mixed day today. Reliance Industries’ results were below the expectations of many analysts. European Union lowered its oil price cap on Russian oil. This may have an impact on oil prices.

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Source: Dow Jones