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Surged alongside other US benchmarks after Washington and Tehran reached a framework to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Chipmakers Weigh Ahead of Mag-7 Results, Crude Oil Drops Amid Halt in Middle East Strikes

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as chipmakers pushed technology lower ahead of Microsoft (MSFT) and Meta Platforms' (META) quarterly results and a pause in strikes between Washington and Iran continued.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1% to 52,747.32, with the S&P 500 up 0.2% to 7,428.78 on Tuesday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2% to 24,876.91. Energy and technology led the decliners while healthcare, consumer staples, and materials topped the gainers at the close.Microsoft and Meta, part of the so-called Magnificent-7 stocks known for their sway over indexes, are expected to report earnings after the bell on Wednesday.The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), with net assets of $77.2 billion, slid 3.5% on Tuesday. Among companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, nine of the 10 worst performers were from the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment and materials industries, according to data compiled by Finviz. The steepest decliner in this category was SK Hynix (SKHY), down 9%.Shares of Corning (GLW), a supplier of cover glass to Apple (AAPL), sank 12%, the second-worst performer on the S&P 500, after the company reported Q2 results and set guidance for the next quarter.In geopolitical news, President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing but again threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if no deal is made, CNN reported. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, said Tehran was not negotiating with the US but added that "intermediaries may convey messages from the American side to us regarding ongoing developments in the region," Al Jazeera, a Middle East broadcaster, reported.Iran's military said any ships belonging to a country or company that's using frozen Iranian assets will be blocked from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, CNN cited Iranian state media as saying.Iran has rejected Trump's claim that ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf would be compensated from frozen Iranian funds. Iran Revolutionary Guards Corps spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari warned that any vessel taking such money will be banned from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reported.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate slumped 4.2% to $79.16 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent dropped 5% to $83.91 a barrel.US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 3.9 basis points to 4.6% and the two-year lower by 4.6 basis points to 4.28%.In precious metal markets, gold futures fell 1.3% to $4,022.9, and silver futures declined 2.4% to $57.33.In economic news, the Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence decreased to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June, below the 92.4 expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index rose 0.6% in May, after a 0.8% increase in April, before seasonal adjustment. National home prices were up 1.1% year-over-year, up from 0.9% in April.The Dallas Federal Reserve's monthly general business services index rose to 6.6 in July from 2.9 in June, above expectations for a 3.8 reading in a Bloomberg-compiled poll, indicating faster expansion.The Richmond Fed's monthly manufacturing index rose to 5 in July from 4 in June, below expectations for 6 in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.

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Update: Dow Extends Advance Following Strong Earnings Reports
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Update: Dow Extends Advance Following Strong Earnings Reports

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, supported by upbeat earnings reports, a day before the Federal Reserve announces its interest rate decision.The Dow ended the session 1% higher at 52,747.32, while the S&P 500 added 0.2% to 7,428.78. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2% to 24,876.91, its fifth consecutive day in the red. Most sectors were in the green, led by health care, while energy saw the sharpest drop.Sherwin-Williams (SHW) jumped 8.3%, the best performer on the Dow and the third-top gainer on the S&P 500, after the paint and coating manufacturer reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook.Coca-Cola (KO) and Boeing (BA) were also among the biggest gainers on the Dow, advancing by 5% and 4.8%, respectively.The beverage giant raised its full-year earnings growth outlook as it reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results. The planemaker's second-quarter loss exceeded Wall Street's estimates, while its free cash flow turned positive.Chip stocks were among notable laggards, with Sandisk (SNDK) down 14%, the worst performer on the S&P 500. Micron Technology (MU) shed 8.9%, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) declined 8.2% and Intel (INTC) was off by 5.9%.The Federal Open Market Committee's meeting began Tuesday, with a decision due Wednesday. The probability of the central bank leaving its benchmark lending rate unchanged was at about 69%, with the remaining odds in favor of a quarter-percentage-point increase, according to the CME FedWatch tool.With markets expecting no change to the Fed's monetary policy settings, the focus will be on the path forward for interest rates.Last month's bout of disinflation "only further complicates expectations for future inflation and the outlook for rates," Stifel said in a report Tuesday."The doves are optimistic that inflation could cool further into year-end as the impact of tariffs rolls off and energy prices stabilize," the brokerage said. "The recent rise in tensions overseas, however, coupled with (artificial intelligence)-sector price pressures suggest further upside inflationary risks remain, shifting the pendulum back into the hawk's camp."West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 4.4% to $78.99 a barrel in Tuesday late-afternoon trade, while Brent dropped 5.2% to $83.73."The oil market continues to sell off heavily, with the US and Iran continuing to hold off on further strikes," ING said.President Donald Trump said Monday that there was "a good chance" of a deal with Iran as talks continued, Reuters reported.Treasury yields were lower, with the two-year rate down 4.6 basis points at 4.28% and the 10-year rate falling 4.1 basis points to 4.6%.In economic news, US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in July, with "little improvement" in business conditions expected over the next six months, a survey by the Conference Board showed.Gold fell 1.3% to $4,023.90 per troy ounce, while silver lost 2.3% to $57.35 per ounce.

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US Equity Markets Mixed as Oil Drops, Chip Shares Slide

US equity indexes were mixed Tuesday as crude oil prices fell and semiconductor stocks led a pullback in technology shares.* President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing but again threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if no deal is made, CNN reported. Iran's military said any ships belonging to a country or company using frozen Iranian assets will be blocked from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, CNN said, citing Iranian state media.* The Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence decreased to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June, below the 92.4 expected in a Bloomberg survey.* The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index rose 0.6% in May after a 0.8% increase in April, before seasonal adjustment. National home prices rose 1.1% after a 0.9% gain in April.* September West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $3.54 to settle at $79.07 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $4.58 at $83.78.* IQVIA Holdings (IQV) shares rose 14%, the top gainer on the S&P 500, after the company reported an increase in Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue and raised its 2026 outlook.* Corning (GLW) shares fell 12%, the second-biggest drop on the S&P, after the company reported Q2 results and set guidance for Q3.

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Japan

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Semiconductor Heavyweights Restrain Nasdaq

(Updates with index/price moves and geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as a slide in chipmakers pushed technology lower, weighing on the Nasdaq Composite and undermining the positive impact of sinking crude oil prices.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.1% to 52,802.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 7,441.4 ahead of Tuesday's close. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was little changed at 24,929.2.Energy, technology, and industrials were the sole decliners while healthcare, materials, and consumer staples topped the gainers.VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), with net assets of $77.2 billion, fell 2.7%. Among companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, eight of the 10 worst performers were from the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment and materials industries, according to data compiled by Finviz.Shares of Corning (GLW) sank 13%, the second-worst performer on the S&P 500, after the company reported Q2 results and set guidance for the next quarter.In geopolitical news, President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing but again threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if no deal is made, CNN reported. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, said Tehran was not negotiating with the US but added that "intermediaries may convey messages from the American side to us regarding ongoing developments in the region," Al Jazeera, a Middle East broadcaster, reported.Iran's military said any ships belonging to a country or company using frozen Iranian assets will be blocked from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, CNN cited Iranian state media.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate slumped 4.2% to $79.12 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent dropped 5% to $83.94 a barrel.US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 4.1 basis points to 4.6% and the two-year lower by 4.8 basis points to 4.28%.

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Update: Equities Mostly Rise Intraday as Fed Meeting Begins
US Markets

Update: Equities Mostly Rise Intraday as Fed Meeting Begins

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were mostly higher intraday as traders tracked fresh earnings reports, while the Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day monetary policy meeting.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1.2% at 52,850.8 after midday Tuesday, while the S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 7,438.8. The Nasdaq Composite was little changed at 24,937.7. Most sectors were in the green, led by health care, while energy saw the sharpest drop.Sherwin-Williams (SHW) jumped 8.7%, the best performer on the Dow and the S&P 500, after the paint and coating manufacturer reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year outlook.Boeing (BA) and Coca-Cola (KO) were also among the biggest gainers on the Dow.The planemaker's second-quarter loss exceeded Wall Street's estimates, while its free cash flow turned positive. The beverage giant raised its full-year earnings growth outlook as it reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results.Chip stocks were among notable laggards intraday, with Sandisk (SNDK) down 14%, the second-worst performer on the S&P 500. Micron Technology (MU) shed 8.8%, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) declined 7.2% and Intel (INTC) was off by 4.9%.The Federal Open Market Committee's meeting began Tuesday, with a decision due Wednesday. The probability of the central bank leaving its benchmark lending rate unchanged was at about 70%, with the remaining odds in favor of a quarter-percentage-point increase, according to the CME FedWatch tool.With markets expecting no change to the Fed's monetary policy settings, the focus will be on the path forward for interest rates.Last month's bout of disinflation "only further complicates expectations for future inflation and the outlook for rates," Stifel said in a report Tuesday."The doves are optimistic that inflation could cool further into year-end as the impact of tariffs rolls off and energy prices stabilize," the brokerage said. "The recent rise in tensions overseas, however, coupled with (artificial intelligence)-sector price pressures suggest further upside inflationary risks remain, shifting the pendulum back into the hawk's camp."West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 4.8% to $78.64 a barrel intraday, while Brent dropped 5.4% to $83.60."The oil market continues to sell off heavily, with the US and Iran continuing to hold off on further strikes," ING said.President Donald Trump said Monday that there was "a good chance" of a deal with Iran as talks continued, Reuters reported.Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the two-year rate down 5.2 basis points at 4.27% and the 10-year rate falling 3.9 basis points to 4.6%.In economic news, US consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in July, with "little improvement" in business conditions expected over the next six months, a survey by the Conference Board showed.Visa (V), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and automaker Ford (F), among others, are expected to release their earnings after market close.Gold fell 1% to $4,036.10 per troy ounce, while silver lost 2% to $57.55 per ounce.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Chipmakers Restrain Nasdaq, Crude Oil Slides

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed, as chipmakers continued to weigh on the Nasdaq Composite and crude oil slumped after a pause in Washington's strikes on Iran appeared to extend.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.3% to 52,877.4, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 7,442.7 after midday Tuesday. The Nasdaq Composite was little changed at 24,933.8.Energy, technology, and industrials were the sole decliners while consumer staples, healthcare, and materials topped the gainers.VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), with net assets of $77.2 billion, slumped 3%. Among companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, seven of the 10 worst performers were from the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment and materials industries, according to data compiled by Finviz.Shares of Corning (GLW) sank 16%, the worst performer on the S&P 500, after the company reported Q2 results and set guidance for the next quarter.In geopolitical news, President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing but again threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if no deal is made, CNN reported. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, said Tehran was not negotiating with the US but added that "intermediaries may convey messages from the American side to us regarding ongoing developments in the region," Al Jazeera, a Middle East broadcaster, reported.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate slumped 4.7% to $78.71 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent dropped 5.3% to $83.69 a barrel.US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 4.7 basis points to 4.59% and the two-year lower by 5.9 basis points to 4.26%.In precious metal markets, gold futures fell 1% to $4,038.2, and silver futures declined 1.8% to $57.64.In economic news, the Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence decreased to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June, below the 92.4 expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey.The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index rose 0.6% in May, after a 0.8% increase in April, before seasonal adjustment. National home prices were up 1.1% year-over-year, up from 0.9% in April.Further in company news, IQVIA (IQV) reported a year-over-year increase in Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its 2026 outlook. Its shares surged 14%, the top gainer on the S&P 500.

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Asia Markets

Exchange-Traded Funds Rise, US Equities Mixed After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded funds IWM and IVV edged higher. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) eased 0.5%.US equity indexes traded mixed, as chipmakers continued to weigh on the Nasdaq Composite.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) fell about 1.4% each.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) shed 1.3%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) fell 0.8%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) slipped 3.9%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) fell 3.9%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) added 1.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) advanced 3.2%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), declined 3.1%.CommoditiesCrude oil dropped 5.8%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) fell 4.2%. Natural gas dipped 3.6%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 2.7%.Gold on Comex fell 0.9%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) dipped 1.1%. Silver was down 1.9%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) lost 2%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) was up 2.1%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) added 2.1%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was up 2.2%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) was up 1.3%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) added 1.6%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) gained 1.9%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) rose 2.2% and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) added 2.1%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) gained 2%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.9%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) slipped 0.3%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.4% and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) rose 0.3%.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell 1.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) eased 1.2%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) was down 1.5%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 1.7% higher.

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Japan

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Chipmakers Mount Pressure on Nasdaq

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed, as chipmakers continued to weigh on the Nasdaq Composite.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.2% to 52,846.1, with the S&P 500 up 0.4% to 7,444.2 after midday Tuesday. The Nasdaq Composite was lower by less than 0.1% to 24,965.5.Energy, technology, and industrials led decliners while consumer staples, healthcare, and materials topped the gainers.VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), with net assets of $77.2 billion, slumped 2.5%. Among companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, seven of the 10 worst performers were from the semiconductors and semiconductor equipment and materials industries, according to data compiled by Finviz.Shares of Corning (GLW) sank 18%, the worst performer on the S&P 500, after the company reported Q2 results and set guidance for the next quarter.In geopolitical news, President Donald Trump said talks with Iran were continuing but again threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if no deal is made, CNN reported. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, said Tehran was not negotiating with the US but added that "intermediaries may convey messages from the American side to us regarding ongoing developments in the region," Al Jazeera, a Middle East broadcaster, reported.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate slumped 5.1% to $78.44 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent dropped 5.2% to $83.76 a barrel.

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Commodities

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Renewed Pressure on Semiconductor Stocks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.02%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) retreated 0.8% in Tuesday's premarket activity, as markets traded mixed amid renewed pressure on semiconductor stocks.US stock futures were also mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.3%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.8% before the start of regular trading.The US advance international trade in goods deficit narrowed to $101.46 billion in June from $105.89 billion in May, according to data released by the US Census Bureau, compared with a narrower gap of $100 billion expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:40 am ET.May's home price data will be released at 9:00 am ET, followed by consumer confidence and the Richmond Federal Reserve's conditions readings, both for July, at 10:00 am ET.The Dallas Fed's nonmanufacturing index for July is due to be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 2.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) fell 3.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was up 1.9%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 1.7%, the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat, and the iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.5% higher. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Unilever (UL) shares were up more than 8% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q2 turnover and underlying sales.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.5% lower.Barclays (BCS) shares traded down 6.4% in early-hours activity even after the company reported higher Q2 earnings and total income.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 1.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.1%.Expro (XPRO) stock was up more than 5% before market open after the company raised its 2026 revenue guidance.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.7% higher and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.GE Vernova (GEV) stock was down more than 4% before the opening bell following a 1.8% loss in the prior session. The company said it was selected to replace two pumped storage units at First Hydro's Dinorwig hydropower plant in the UK.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 1.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.9%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.4%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.CG Oncology (CGON) stock was up more than 1% premarket after the company reported durable responses and bladder preservation in patients with high-risk Bacillus Calmette-Guerin-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer in its phase 3 study of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 2%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.8% lower, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell 2.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 4.2%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were down 0.8% in premarket activity after falling 5% at the previous close, while Apple (AAPL) gained 0.4% after a 1.2% rise at Monday's close. Apple surpassed Nvidia as the world's most valuable company on Monday, marking the first time it has closed above the chipmaker since April 2025. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Taiwanese prosecutors have detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into the alleged smuggling of advanced AI chips to China.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined by 1% to $81.79 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down by 1.6% to $2.72 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down 0.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Gold futures for November retreated 1.2% to $4,088.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures were down 2% to $57.53 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) decreased 1.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) was 2.1% lower.

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Asia Markets

Update: US Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell as Halt in Middle East Hostilities Holds, Semiconductor Stocks Drop

(Updates with economic data, recent oil price movement, world markets' overview and corporate stock movements.)US equity futures were mixed pre-bell Tuesday as the pause in hostilities between the US and Iran appeared to hold, while semiconductor-related stocks once again declined.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.9% higher, S&P 500 futures were up 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 0.7% lower.President Donald Trump said late Monday that the US was having "good talks" with Iran, with a "good chance" that a deal could be made, but warned that US attacks would resume if negotiations failed. Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday it had discussions with Saudi Arabia and Oman regarding maritime passage on the Strait of Hormuz.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Coca-Cola (KO) posting higher fiscal Q2 comparable earnings and revenue.Visa (V) is expected to report its fiscal Q3 earnings after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect earnings of $3.23 per share on revenue of $11.4 billion.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 2.2% at $83.96 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 1.8% lower at $81.12 per barrel.The US advance international trade in goods deficit narrowed to $101.46 billion in June from $105.89 billion in May, according to data released by the US Census Bureau.The May S&P Case-Shiller home price index is scheduled for release at 9 am ET. The July consumer confidence index, due at 10 am ET, is projected to rise to 92.4 from 91.2. The Richmond Fed manufacturing index for July is also scheduled to be released at 10 am ET.In other world markets, Japan's Nikkei closed 4% lower, Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended 0.4% higher, and China's Shanghai Composite finished 1.2% lower. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 was up 0.5%, and Germany's DAX index was 0.1% higher in Europe's early afternoon session.In equities, Micron Technology (MU), AMD (AMD), and Intel (INTC) stocks were all down in premarket activity as part of a wider drop in the semiconductor sector. Micron shares fell 6.7%, AMD stock was down 4.3%, and Intel shares were 5.2% lower.On the winning side, Coca-Cola shares rose 4.2% after the company reported better-than expected comparable earnings and net operating revenue for Q2, as well as raised its comparable EPS growth outlook and organic revenue growth outlook for 2026. Microsoft (MSFT) was up 1.8% after the company introduced Project Perception, an AI-powered cybersecurity platform designed to detect, assess and respond to cyber threats in real time as attackers increasingly use AI to automate attacks. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) shares were up 1.9% after the company said it has agreed to commit up to $5.5 billion to settle about 76,000 lawsuits that alleged its talc products caused ovarian cancer, aiming to bring finality to the 15-year litigation.

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Japan

US Equity Futures Mixed as Halt in Middle East Hostilities Holds, Semiconductor Stocks Drop

US equity futures were mixed pre-bell Tuesday as the pause in hostilities between the US and Iran appeared to hold, while semiconductor-related stocks once again declined.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 0.7% higher, S&P 500 futures were down 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures were 1% lower.President Donald Trump said late Monday that the US was having "good talks" with Iran, with a "good chance" that a deal could be made, but warned that US attacks would resume if negotiations failed. Iran's Foreign Ministry said Tuesday it had discussions with Saudi Arabia and Oman regarding maritime passage on the Strait of Hormuz.Traders digested the latest round of earnings, with Coca-Cola (KO) posting higher fiscal Q2 comparable earnings and revenue.Visa (V) is expected to report its fiscal Q3 earnings after the market closes. Analysts polled by FactSet expect earnings of $3.23 per share on revenue of $11.4 billion.Oil prices were lower, with front-month global benchmark North Sea Brent crude down 1.4% at $84.64 per barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude 0.9% lower at $81.83 per barrel.The international trade in goods report for June, scheduled for release at 8:30 am ET, is expected to show the deficit narrowing to $100 billion from the revised value of $105.9 billion in the prior month, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg.The May S&P Case-Shiller home price index is scheduled for release at 9 am ET. The July consumer confidence index, due at 10 am ET, is projected to rise to 92.4 from 91.2. The Richmond Fed manufacturing index for July is also scheduled to be released at 10 am ET.

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Stocks Mostly Down Pre-Bell Amid Chip Sell-Off; Traders Await More Earnings
US Markets

Stocks Mostly Down Pre-Bell Amid Chip Sell-Off; Traders Await More Earnings

US equity futures were mostly tracking in the red on Tuesday amid a selloff in chip stocks over concerns about artificial intelligence financing, while traders await the latest batch of corporate earnings.The S&P 500 declined 0.2% and the Nasdaq fell 0.9% in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1%. The indexes finished the previous trading session mixed.Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) were down 0.9% pre-bell after closing Monday with a nearly 5% decrease. The tech bellwether is reportedly in talks to provide a roughly $250 billion backstop for OpenAI as part of a data-center project, raising concerns about "circular financing," in which suppliers are also major investors in their customers.Sandisk (SNDK) slipped 7.2% while Intel (INTC) was off 4.1%. Marvell Technology (MRVL) shed 4.9% and Qualcomm (QCOM) declined 2.9%. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) dropped about 4%.West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined 2.2% to $80.86 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent slid 2.3% to $86.32.US President Donald Trump told Axios on Monday that the US is in "very deep talks" with Iran, though he said military action could resume if diplomacy fails. His remarks came as the US apparently halted strikes against Iran."While this is the first tangible signal of de-escalation, the reasons behind it are less clear," ING Bank said in a report on Monday. "There's little explanation from the US. Also, it hasn't yet led to any meaningful pickup in vessel flows through the Strait of Hormuz."Tehran's foreign ministry continued to hold discussions with Saudi Arabia and Oman on Tuesday over the future of the Strait of Hormuz, CNBC reported.Coca-Cola (KO), Boeing (BA), S&P Global (SPGI), United Parcel Service (UPS), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), Sherwin-Williams (SHW) and PayPal (PYPL) are some of the major companies scheduled to report their latest financial results Tuesday. Visa (V), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and automaker Ford (F) are expected to release their earnings after the markets close.The Federal Reserve's monetary policy committee is set to kick off its meeting on interest rates today, with a decision due Wednesday. The probability of the central bank leaving its benchmark lending rate unchanged currently stands at 64%, with the remaining odds in favor of a quarter-percentage-point increase, according to the CME FedWatch tool.UBS Securities said Monday it expects three dissents as a base case, but won't be surprised to see two more pushing for a rate hike.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two- and 10-year rates retreating 1.9 basis points each to 4.3% and 4.62%, respectively.Tuesday's economic calendar also has the international trade in goods data, as well as the retail and wholesale inventories reports, all for June, at 8:30 am ET. The Case-Shiller Home Price Index and the Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index, both for May, post at 9 am.The consumer confidence report for July is out at 10 am, along with the Richmond Fed manufacturing index for the same month.Gold moved down 1.4% to $4,021 per troy ounce, while bitcoin dropped 2.2% to $63,463.

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International

Chip Sell-Off Cramps Wall Street Pre-Bell; Asia Down, Europe Up

Wall Street futures pointed mostly lower pre-bell Tuesday, as traders again weighed rich semiconductor- and AI-industry valuations against concerns regarding heavy capital spending and possible new China-based competition.In the futures, the S&P 500 fell 0.2%, the Nasdaq declined 0.9%, although the venerable Dow Jones was up 0.2%.The VanEck Semiconductor fund (SMH), after trading down 2.3% on Monday, fell another 2.9% in pre-bell trading.Asian exchanges traded sharply lower overnight, with Japan's Nikkei 225 closing down 4% and Seoul's KOSPI Index declining by 10.8%, as semiconductor shares tumbled.Additionally, tech investors were rattled by media reports that China-based Shanghai Yuliangsheng has begun producing deep-ultraviolet lithography equipment, a chipmaking technology now dominated by the Dutch enterprise ASML.In pre-bell action, ASML shares traded down 4.6%, after a 5.8% loss on Monday.Investors also note the start of the two-day Federal Reserve policy session, which concludes on Wednesday in Washington. However, the market expects the US central bank to hold steady on rates.European bourses tracked moderately north at midday on the continent.Also on the economic calendar are the international trade in goods, retail inventories and wholesale inventories bulletins, all for June, at 8:30 am ET.The Case-Shiller Home Price Index and FHFA House Price Index, both for May, log at 9 am.The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index and the Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index, both for July, post at 10 am.In pre-market action, Bitcoin traded at $63,259, West Texas Intermediate crude oil traded down 1.7% at $81.21, and 10-year US Treasuries offered 4.62%. Spot gold commanded $4,024 an ounce.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Chipmakers Drop, Pause in Iran Strikes Sinks Crude Oil

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as concerns over circular investments in the artificial intelligence industry hurt chipmakers and a third consecutive day of pause in Iran strikes sank crude oil.The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5% to 52,210.08, and the S&P 500 rose less than 0.1% to 7,413.18 on Monday. The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.2% to 24,932.08.Technology was the third-worst performer after energy and utilities. Among companies with a market capitalization of more than $200 billion, seven of the 10 worst performers were from the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment and materials industries.Nvidia (NVDA) has agreed to expand its partnership with South Korean conglomerate SK Group through an artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative valued at more than $500 billion. The deal announced Saturday includes a long-term partnership between Nvidia and SK Hynix (SKHY) that will provide the US technology giant a stable supply of next-generation AI memory. Nvidia's shares dropped 4.4%, the Dow's steepest decliner. The SK Hynix stock plummeted 5.6%.Separately, Nvidia is in talks to provide a roughly $250 billion financial backstop for Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI as part of a massive data center project in southern Ohio that could cost more than $500 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), with net assets of $77.2 billion, fell 2.3%.In geopolitical news, the US paused military attacks against Iran over the weekend, while Tehran also refrained from retaliatory action, according to a Commerzbank note. "They asked us very nicely, 'Please stop, let's meet,'" Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, according to CNN. "And that's where we are right now, see what happens. If we don't make a deal, we go back to the same thing."Messages are still being passed between the sides through mediators, and Iran has not forsaken diplomacy, but reports that Iran is requesting negotiations are "fabricated," Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday, according to Reuters.Almost all of the 78 vessels that crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Saturday used the route designated by Iran, and none were recorded using the southern route near Oman's coast promoted by the US, CNN cited Mariks, a shipping industry intelligence provider, in its news report.Front-month US West Texas Intermediate sank 8.3% to $81.91 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent plunged 9.4% to $87.70 a barrel.Most US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down three basis points to 4.65% and the two-year lower by 1.1 basis points to 4.32%, as lower crude oil prices bode well for the 2% inflation target.In precious metal markets, gold futures rose 0.3% to $4,083.9, while silver futures edged down 0.2% to $58.80.In economic news, new orders for US durable goods rose by 0.3% in June following a decline of 4.0% in May compared with the expectations for 1.8% in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. Excluding a 0.2% decrease in transportation orders, new orders would have been up 0.6% in June after a 1.8% increase in May. Expectations were for a 0.8% gain.

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Update: Wall Street Wavers as Oil Slides; Fed Decision, Major Earnings in Focus
US Markets

Update: Wall Street Wavers as Oil Slides; Fed Decision, Major Earnings in Focus

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day.)US stocks ended mixed in what turned out to be a choppy session on Monday as oil prices tumbled, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision and major earnings releases.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5% to 52,210.08, while the Nasdaq Composite edged down 0.2% to 24,932.08. The S&P 500 settled just above the flatline at 7,413.18. Most sectors were in the green, led by consumer staples, while energy saw the steepest decline.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 8% at $82.19 a barrel in Monday late-afternoon trade, while Brent slumped 9.2% to $87.90.US President Donald Trump told Axios on Monday that the US is in "very deep talks" with Iran, though he said military action could resume if diplomacy fails. His remarks came as the US apparently halted strikes against Iran.Oman is conducting talks with Iran, but Qatar, Pakistan and Egypt are also actively involved in the process, Axios reported."While this is the first tangible signal of de-escalation, the reasons behind it are less clear," ING Bank said in a report. "There's little explanation from the US. Also, it hasn't yet led to any meaningful pickup in vessel flows through the Strait of Hormuz."Treasury yields were lower, with the 10-year rate down 3.2 basis points at 4.65% and the two-year rate falling 1.1 basis points to 4.35%.The Federal Open Market Committee kicks off its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday, with a decision on interest rates due the following day. The probability of the central bank leaving its benchmark lending rate unchanged currently stands at 62%, with the remaining odds in favor of a quarter-percentage-point increase, according to the CME FedWatch tool.UBS Securities expects three dissents as a base case, but said it won't be surprised to see two more pushing for a rate hike.Tech giants Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN) and Meta Platforms (META) are scheduled to release their latest financial results later this week, along with Visa (V), Mastercard (MA), ExxonMobil (XOM), Coca Cola (KO), Procter & Gamble (PG), Qualcomm (QCOM) and Boeing (BA).In company news, Nvidia (NVDA) has agreed to expand its partnership with South Korean conglomerate SK Group through an artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative expected to be worth more than $500 billion. The deal includes a long-term partnership between Nvidia and SK Hynix (SKHY) that will provide the US technology giant a stable supply of next-generation AI memory.Nvidia's shares dropped 5%, the worst performer on the Dow, while SK Hynix slumped 7.5%.TransDigm Group (TDG) agreed to acquire specialty metal maker Prince & Izant from private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners for about $1.07 billion in cash. TransDigm shares advanced 4%.Gold edged up 0.3% to $4,083.90 per troy ounce, while silver lost 0.2% to $58.80 per ounce.

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Japan

US Equity Markets Mixed as Oil Slides on Lull in US-Iran Strikes

US equity indexes were mixed Monday as crude oil declined on a lull in US strikes on Iran, while jitters over the AI trade increased.* The US paused military attacks against Iran over the weekend, while Tehran also refrained from retaliatory action, multiple media outlets reported.* New orders for US durable goods rose 0.3% in June following a decline of 4% in May, compared with expectations for an increase of 1.8% in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.* September West Texas Intermediate crude oil tumbled $7.33 to settle at $81.98 per barrel, while September Brent crude, the global benchmark, was last seen down $9.02 at $87.76.* Salesforce (CRM) shares rose 6.1%, the top gainer on the Dow, after the US Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday awarded the company, through its distribution network, a three-year $1.6 billion agentic enterprise license agreement.* Nvidia (NVDA) agreed to expand its partnership with South Korea's SK Group through an AI infrastructure initiative valued at more than $500 billion that will provide the US company with a stable supply of next-generation AI memory from SK hynix (SKHY). Separately, Nvidia is in talks to provide a $250 billion financial backstop for Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI as part of a massive data center project in southern Ohio, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. Nvidia's shares dropped 5%, the steepest decliner on the Dow.

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Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Tech Heads Lower While Iran Strikes Remain Halted

(Updates with index/price moves and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as investor concerns grew over circular investments in the artificial intelligence industry and as a pause in strikes on Iran entered its third day.The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.5% to 52,193.5, and the S&P 500 rose 0.1% to 7,419.7 ahead of Monday's close. The Nasdaq Composite slipped less than 0.1% to 24,964.2. Technology was the third-worst performer.Nvidia (NVDA) has agreed to expand its partnership with South Korean conglomerate SK Group through an artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative valued at more than $500 billion. The deal announced Saturday includes a long-term partnership between Nvidia and SK Hynix (SKHY) that will provide the US technology giant a stable supply of next-generation AI memory. Nvidia's shares dropped 4.4%, the Dow's steepest decliner. The SK Hynix stock plummeted 5.6%.Separately, Nvidia is in talks to provide a roughly $250 billion financial backstop for Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI as part of a massive data center project in southern Ohio that could cost more than $500 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), with net assets of $77.2 billion, fell 2.1%.In geopolitical news, the US paused military attacks against Iran over the weekend, while Tehran also refrained from retaliatory action, according to a Commerzbank note. "They asked us very nicely, 'Please stop, let's meet,'" Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, according to CNN. "And that's where we are right now, see what happens. If we don't make a deal, we go back to the same thing."Iran's Foreign Ministry said there are no current negotiations with the US, CNN reported.Almost all of the 78 vessels that crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Saturday used the route designated by Iran, and none were recorded using the southern route near Oman's coast promoted by the US, CNN cited Marisks, a shipping intelligence group.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate sank 7.8% to $82.39 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent plunged 8.9% to $88.19 a barrel.

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Update: Equities Mixed Intraday as Markets Await Fed Decision, More Earnings Reports
US Markets

Update: Equities Mixed Intraday as Markets Await Fed Decision, More Earnings Reports

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US stocks were mixed intraday amid a sharp pullback in oil prices, as traders prepared for the Federal Reserve's policy decision and mega-cap earnings reports later in the week.The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.6% at 24,834.6 after midday Monday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.3% to 7,390.2. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2% to 52,031.4. Among sectors, communication services paced the gainers, while technology saw the steepest decline.West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped 7.5% to $82.61 a barrel, while Brent slumped 8% to $89.09.US President Donald Trump told Axios on Monday that the US is in "very deep talks" with Iran, though he said military action could resume if diplomacy fails. His remarks came as the US apparently halted strikes against Iran.The US military struck Iran for the 13th straight night on Thursday, with Iran launching its retaliatory attacks across Gulf states. There hasn't been an announcement on fresh US strikes since then.Oman is conducting talks with Iran, but Qatar, Pakistan and Egypt are also actively involved in the process, Axios reported."While this is the first tangible signal of de-escalation, the reasons behind it are less clear," ING Bank said in a report. "There's little explanation from the US. Also, it hasn't yet led to any meaningful pickup in vessel flows through the Strait of Hormuz."Treasury yields were lower intraday, with the 10-year rate down 3.2 basis points at 4.65% and the two-year rate falling 1.3 basis points to 4.32%.The Federal Open Market Committee kicks off its two-day policy meeting on Tuesday, with a decision on interest rates due the following day. The probability of the central bank leaving its benchmark lending rate unchanged currently stands at 62%, with the remaining odds in favor of a quarter-percentage-point increase, according to the CME FedWatch tool."In our view, in the event of a rate hold there are likely to be dissents with the number hinging on the extent to which the statement language shifts in a hawkish direction," Macquarie said Monday in a report.While the firm expects no change to the federal funds rate this week, it continues to project a hike, most likely in December.Tech giants Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN) and Meta Platforms (META) are scheduled to release their latest financial results later this week, along with Visa (V), Mastercard (MA), ExxonMobil (XOM), Coca Cola (KO), Procter & Gamble (PG), Qualcomm (QCOM) and Boeing (BA).In company news, Nvidia (NVDA) has agreed to expand its partnership with South Korean conglomerate SK Group through an artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative expected to be worth more than $500 billion. The deal includes a long-term partnership between Nvidia and SK Hynix (SKHY) that will provide the US technology giant a stable supply of next-generation AI memory.Nvidia's shares dropped 5.2% intraday, the worst performer on the Dow, while SK Hynix slumped 9.6%.TransDigm Group (TDG) agreed to acquire specialty metal maker Prince & Izant from private equity firm Industrial Growth Partners for approximately $1.07 billion in cash. TransDigm shares rose 3.4% intraday.Gold edged up 0.2% $4,077.40 per troy ounce, while silver lost 0.2% to $58.77 per ounce.

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Asia Markets

Update: US Equity Indexes Mixed as Tech Heads Lower, Crude Oil Sinks on Pause in Iran Strikes

(Updates with index/price moves, macroeconomic data, and company/geopolitical news from the first paragraph.)US equity indexes traded mixed as investor concerns grew over circular investments in the artificial intelligence industry and as crude oil prices plunged after a pause in Iran strikes entered its third day.The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.2% to 52,022.2 after midday Monday. The Nasdaq Composite retreated 0.7% to 24,809.9, and the S&P 500 declined 0.4% to 7,385.5.Energy and technology led decliners while communication services and consumer staples topped the gainers.Nvidia (NVDA) has agreed to expand its partnership with South Korean conglomerate SK Group through an artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative valued at more than $500 billion. The deal announced Saturday includes a long-term partnership between Nvidia and SK Hynix (SKHY) that will provide the US technology giant a stable supply of next-generation AI memory. Nvidia's shares dropped 5.1%, the Dow's steepest decliner. The SK Hynix stock plummeted 9.6%.VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), with net assets of $77.2 billion, slumped 3.7%.In geopolitical news, the US paused military attacks against Iran over the weekend, while Tehran also refrained from retaliatory action, according to a Commerzbank note. Meanwhile, Oman and Iran continued discussions on a transit arrangement for the Strait of Hormuz, with diplomats describing the negotiations as "moving in the right direction." Iranian officials likewise characterized the talks as "constructive."Mediators have achieved progress in getting the US and Iran back to negotiations, the Associated Press reported, citing regional officials. The two regional officials said mediators led by Qatar and Pakistan were working to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran to return to an interim ceasefire deal that had collapsed after the exchanges of fire, the news report said.The front-month US West Texas Intermediate sank 7.4% to $82.72 a barrel, and global benchmark North Sea Brent plunged 8% to $89.06 a barrel.Most US Treasury yields fell, with the 10-year down 3.4 basis points to 4.65% and the two-year lower by 1.9 basis points to 4.31%.In precious metal markets, gold futures rose 0.4% to $4,087.1, and silver futures edged up 0.2% to $59.05.Further in company news, Forte Biosciences (FBRX) shares surged 40% after the company agreed to be acquired by Belgian-Dutch immunology firm argenx (ARGX) in a deal worth about $2.2 billion.Baker Hughes (BKR) shares jumped 6.6% after the company posted Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations.In economic news, new orders for US durable goods rose by 0.3% in June following a decline of 4.0% in May compared with the expectations for a larger increase of 1.8% in a survey compiled by Bloomberg. Excluding a 0.2% decrease in transportation orders, new orders would have been up 0.6% in June after a 1.8% increase in May. Expectations were for a 0.8% gain.The Dallas Fed's monthly manufacturing index rose to 1.3 in July from zero in June, below expectations for a 2.0 print.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, US Equities Mixed After Midday

Broad Market IndicatorsBroad-market exchange-traded fund IWM rose and IVV edged down. Actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) eased 0.5%.US equity indexes traded mixed amid growing investor concerns over circular corporate investments and as crude oil prices plunged after a pause in Iran strikes entered its third day.EnergyIShares US Energy ETF (IYE) and the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) fell 1.6% each.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) shed 1.1%; iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) fell 0.6%, and iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.5%.The State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor (XSD) slipped 1.9%, and iShares Semiconductor (SOXX) fell 3.2%.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) added 0.7%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) advanced 2.2%, and its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), declined 2.1%.CommoditiesCrude oil dropped 7.5%, and the United States Oil Fund (USO) fell 7.7%. Natural gas dipped 3.4%, and the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 3.8%.Gold on Comex rose 0.5%, and the State Street SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) gained 0.7%. Silver was up 0.4%, and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) added 0.9%.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) was up 1.3%. The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) added 1.3%, and iShares Dow Jones US Consumer Goods (IYK) was up 1%.The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY) was up 1%. VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) added 1.4%, and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail (XRT) gained 2.5%.HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV) rose 0.9% and iShares US Healthcare (IYH) added 0.9%, and Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) gained 0.9%. IShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.8%.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI) slipped 0.4%. Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) and iShares US Industrials (IYJ) were lower as well.CryptocurrencyIn midday activity, bitcoin (BTC-USD) gained 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) added 0.9%, ProShares Ether ETF (EETH) was up 4%, and ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was 1.2% higher.

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