Global Markets Mixed, Dollar Dips As Traders React To Trump's Tariff Plans - Global Markets Today While US Slept
U.S. markets closed higher with S&P 500 at record high. Fed held rates, Trump announced tariffs. Building permits up, housing starts down. Fed cautious on rate cuts due to inflation and trade policies. Healthcare sector saw highest increase, Dow and S&P 500 up, Nasdaq slightly up. Asian markets mixed, Europe and commodities up, U.S. futures down. U.S. dollar index down.