Investors are expecting another round of Chinese tariffs from the Trump administration
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell today, as investors braced for the Trump administration's post-close trade announcement. Roughly an hour before the closing bell,President Donald Trump revealed he would be providing an update on U.S.-China trade relations after the market closed, and stocks added to their losses as a result. Tech was one of the hardest hit sectors, resulting in down days for the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) and S&P 500 Index (SPX), as well, with the latter index snapping its five-day winning streak.
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Options traders struck on the big Amazon stock pullback. The weed stock that jumped on a Coca-Cola announcement. A bear note sent this drug stock to yet another loss. Plus, Cigna gets a bull note; time to bet on GrubHub; and TEVA shares stay hot.The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI - 26,062.12) fell 92.6 points, or 0.4%, ending near its session lows. Half of the 30 Dow stocks managed gains, with Caterpillar (CAT) taking the top spot, picking up 0.9%. Apple (AAPL) led the decliners, shedding 2.7%.
The S&P 500 Index (SPX - 2,888.80) suffered a 16.2-point, or 0.6%, loss, and the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC - 7,895.79) lost 114.3 points, or 1.4%.
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX - 13.68) rose 1.6 points, or 13.3%.
Data courtesy of Trade-Alert
Oil prices fell today amid the trade headwinds. October crude futures fell 8 cents, or 0.1%, to end at $68.91 per barrel.
Gold got a boost amid the risk-off session today. Gold set for December delivery added $4.70, or 0.4%, to close at $1,205.80 per ounce.