Stock markets in the USA see notable increases: Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all experience growth
U.S. Stock Markets Advance Despite Tariff Implementation
The U.S. stock markets experienced gains on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 44,176 points, up 0.5% from the previous trading day. The S&P 500 also saw an increase, ending the day at around 6,389 points, up 0.8%. The Nasdaq Composite and the Nasdaq 100 also rose, with the Nasdaq Composite calculating 3,396 U.S. dollars per ounce (-0.1%) and the Nasdaq 100 reaching approximately 23,611 points, up 1.0%.
These gains were primarily driven by strong corporate earnings reports and positive investor sentiment. Despite the implementation of high tariffs on about 70 countries, the markets seemed to focus on earnings growth and the underlying strength of the U.S. economy, which supported continued market gains.
The broader market index (US500) also showed a positive trend, rising slightly on August 14, 2025, with a 3.64% increase over the past month and a 16.74% gain compared to the previous year.
However, concerns about the legality of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policy were raised, with him expressing concern about whether it would withstand judicial review. If it is found that Trump has exceeded his authority, the U.S. government believes tariff revenues may have to be refunded.
The price of gold at the end of the day was 3,396 U.S. dollars per ounce (-0.1%), while the price of a barrel of Brent crude at 10 PM German time on Friday was 66.37 U.S. dollars (-0.1% from the previous trading day's close). The European common currency weakened on Friday evening, with one euro costing 1.1641 U.S. dollars, and one dollar equivalent to 0.8590 euros.
In summary, the stock market advanced due to solid corporate earnings reports and resilient investor confidence in economic growth, which outweighed the negative impact expected from the new tariffs. However, the potential legal challenges to the trade policy could have implications for future market movements.
- Investors continued to demonstrate confidence in the stock-market, as reflected in the gains recorded by indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Nasdaq 100, despite the implementation of tariffs.
- Amidst the sustained market growth, finance experts and investors are keeping a close watch on the legal challenges to President Trump's trade policy, as potential judicial review could impact future stock-market investing decisions and market movements.
