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Wall Street Soars: Dow Jumps 508 Points on U.S.-Japan Trade Breakthrough

U.S. equity markets ended the day with substantial gains as investor optimism surged following news of a groundbreaking trade deal between the U.S. and Japan. Hopes for a similar agreement with the European Union further fueled the market rally.

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 507.85 points, or 1.14%, to settle at 45,010.29, marking one of its strongest sessions this year. The S&P 500 added 49.29 points, or 0.78%, to reach a record-high closing of 6,358.91. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite rose 127.33 points, or 0.61%, to finish at a landmark 21,020.02—its first-ever close above the 21,000 level.

U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Shakes Up Global Markets

Investor confidence soared after announcements of a preliminary trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. The deal includes mutual 15% tariffs, a major breakthrough in trade relations between the two nations. President Donald Trump referred to it as "the largest trade agreement in history" between the U.S. and Japan, adding fuel to market optimism.

Under the agreement, Japan will reduce its existing 25% reciprocal tariff rate to 15%, while the U.S. secures a significant $550 billion investment fund from Japan. This development sent Japan’s Nikkei Index up more than 3% during Asian trading hours and boosted U.S. futures by as much as 5% during the New York session.

Adding to the bullish sentiment were reports suggesting that trade negotiations between the U.S. and the European Union are progressing rapidly. The anticipated deal is rumored to involve a similar 15% reciprocal tariff plan, with potential exemptions for key goods like aircraft, medical devices, and alcoholic beverages.

Analysts Praise the Development

Market analysts hailed the U.S.-Japan agreement as a significant win for the economy. Louis Navellier, founder of Navellier & Associates, remarked, “President Trump’s tariff policies are producing stellar results. They have bolstered U.S. revenues, attracted unparalleled foreign investment, and defied critics by avoiding inflationary pressures or economic disruption.” He added that equity markets display no signs of apprehension about potential negative repercussions.

Mixed Reactions to Earnings: Alphabet vs. Tesla

Earnings season continued to dominate headlines, with investors keeping a close watch on major reports from Alphabet and Tesla.

Alphabet delivered a stellar performance, reporting a 14% year-over-year rise in Q2 revenue to $96.43 billion. Its earnings per share (EPS) spiked 22% to reach $2.31, easily exceeding Wall Street’s expectations.

Tesla, however, failed to impress. The electric vehicle maker posted a 12% decline in revenue to $22.5 billion and a 23% drop in EPS to $0.40, missing analysts’ estimates. Consequently, both Alphabet and Tesla saw their stock prices dip in post-market trading.

Notably, Alphabet had gained for 10 consecutive sessions leading up to its earnings release, prompting speculation that the post-earnings drop was due to a “sell the news” phenomenon.

Sector-Wide Gains Push Markets Higher

The rally was broad-based, with all major S&P 500 sectors—excluding consumer staples and utilities—posting gains. Healthcare led the charge with a 2% increase, while the industrials and energy sectors each advanced over 1%.

Tech heavyweights with market capitalizations exceeding $1 trillion showed mixed performances. Apple and Alphabet edged slightly lower, while Nvidia jumped 2.25%, and Meta Platforms and Broadcom gained over 1%.

Industries tied to semiconductors and artificial intelligence saw a partial recovery after recent losses caused by developments at OpenAI. Stocks in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), AMD, ASML, Qualcomm, and Arm Holdings all climbed around 2%. In contrast, Texas Instruments tumbled 13% after disappointing Q2 earnings.

Elsewhere, General Electric’s renewable energy division, GE Vernova, surged over 14% following impressive earnings and an annual guidance upgrade. Dragging on the clean energy sector, however, was Enphase Energy, which plummeted 14%. Despite posting solid profits, its weaker-than-expected guidance unnerved investors.

According to FactSet data, an impressive 86% of S&P 500 companies that have reported Q2 earnings so far have managed to exceed analyst expectations—highlighting strong corporate resilience.

Market Outlook & Sentiment

The CME FedWatch Tool showed a growing consensus for an interest rate cut, with a 60.3% probability of a 25-basis-point reduction by September, up slightly from 58% the day before.

Meanwhile, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), a reliable gauge of market fear, fell 1.13 points, or 6.85%, to close at 15.37. The drop in volatility reflects growing confidence among investors.

As optimism surrounding new trade agreements drives current momentum, market participants remain focused on upcoming economic indicators and corporate earnings as potential catalysts for further gains.


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