Trump Beats Estimates And Raises Guidance

Jul. 09, 2025 12:40 PM ETSPDR® S&P 500® ETF (SPY), SP500, SPX, QQQ, TLT, IVV, VOO, IWM, DIA, NDX, DJI, , , , , , , , , , , , , , 527 Comments

Summary

  • Tariffs remain the administration's top priority.
  • The '90 deals in 90 days' promise was unrealistic; real progress is slow, and trading partners are incentivized to delay unfavorable agreements.
  • The Vietnam deal imposes steep tariffs and targets transshipping, impacting major apparel and furniture companies sourcing from the country.
  • Q3 should bring even more tension back to the forefront.
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