Home / Money / Mixed Market Close as...

Mixed Market Close as Investors Eye Potential U.S.–China Tariff Rollbacks

New York, USA
May 17, 2025 1 Neutral I want money/finance advice
Mixed Market Close as Investors Eye Potential U.S.–China Tariff Rollbacks

New York, USA: U.S. stocks ended Thursday mixed: the Dow gained 0.7% while the tech-centric Nasdaq dipped slightly (–0.2%). The S&P 500 rose for a fourth consecutive day on optimism that Washington and Beijing may further reduce or pause trade tariffs in coming talks. But tech giants dragged on the Nasdaq, reflecting ongoing sector rotation. Investors remain cautious about Federal Reserve signals and potential supply shocks. Overall, volume was near average, and markets remain sensitive to any new tariff developments.

What this means for you:
If you’re heavily invested in tech, keep an eye on Fed remarks and trade negotiations—both can drive volatility
Market optimism about tariff rollback may boost multinational stocks—check your allocations if you want global exposure
Short-term dips often reflect shifting investor sentiment; a diversified approach can help ride out daily swings

Key Entities

  • Dow Jones Industrial Average: +0.7%, buoyed by industrial and consumer stocks
  • Nasdaq Composite: –0.2%, with major tech lagging
  • S&P 500: +0.4%, marking its fourth straight gain
  • Washington–Beijing Talks: Potentially reducing tariffs, fueling cautious optimism

Multi-Perspective Analysis

Left-Leaning View

(No major coverage)

Centrist View

Standard market performance summary

Right-Leaning View

(No major coverage)

Want to dive deeper?

We've prepared an in-depth analysis of this story with additional context and background.

Featuring Our Experts' Perspectives in an easy-to-read format.

Future Snapshot

See how this story could impact your life in the coming months

Sign In to Generate

Exclusive Member Feature

Create a free account to access personalized Future Snapshots

Future Snapshots show you personalized visions of how insights from this story could positively impact your life in the next 6-12 months.

  • Tailored to your life indicators
  • Clear next steps and action items
  • Save snapshots to your profile

Related Roadmaps

Explore step-by-step guides related to this story, designed to help you apply this knowledge in your life.

Loading roadmaps...

Please wait while we find relevant roadmaps for you.

Your Opinion

Does trade policy affect your personal investment strategy?

Your feedback helps us improve our content.

Comments (0)

Add your comment

Commenting as Guest

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

Related Stories

Markets Tumble After Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU Imports
Money

Markets Tumble After Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU Imports

No bias data

Washington, D.C.: President Trump’s vow of a sweeping 50% tariff on all EU imports shook financial markets, with the S&P 500 off 2.6% this week...

May 28, 2025 09:41 PM Negative
Capital One Finalizes $35 Billion Discover Purchase
Money

Capital One Finalizes $35 Billion Discover Purchase

No bias data

McLean, Virginia: Capital One completed a $35 billion takeover of Discover Financial Services, forming the largest U.S. credit card issuer by loan...

May 28, 2025 09:41 PM Neutral
MarketWatch Moneyist: Powerwashing Boyfriend Ignites Family Finance Debate Over Unspoken Expectations
Money

MarketWatch Moneyist: Powerwashing Boyfriend Ignites Family Finance Debate Over Unspoken Expectations

L 0% · C 100% · R 0%

Suburban USA: A homeowner felt blindsided when her daughter’s boyfriend, who offered to powerwash a section of her house while visiting, later...

May 28, 2025 09:38 PM Neutral