View Live Stock Market TodayMarket Indexes Rally on Trade Tension Relief
The stock market is poised for a strong open on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as trading resumes following the Memorial Day holiday. Futures on major indexes are showing significant gains after President Donald Trump announced a delay in implementing his proposed 50% tariffs on European Union imports until July 9, providing temporary relief to global markets concerned about escalating trade tensions.
As of early morning trading, Dow futures are extending gains to approximately 350 points, while S&P 500 futures are up 60 points and Nasdaq futures are trading 240 points higher. This positive momentum comes after a period of volatility driven by trade policy uncertainties.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index has erased Friday’s losses that were sparked by Trump’s initial tariff threats, demonstrating how quickly market sentiment can shift based on trade policy developments. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar is hovering near its lowest level in almost two years, reflecting broader concerns about U.S. fiscal policy.
Major Stock Movements and Corporate News
Tesla (TSLA) is facing significant challenges in Europe, with sales plunging 49% year-over-year in April according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. The company sold just 7,261 cars in Europe last month, even as overall battery electric car sales rose 34.1%. This decline comes amid brand damage related to CEO Elon Musk’s political involvement with President Trump and increasing competition in the electric vehicle market.
Apple (AAPL) shares tumbled nearly 4% in recent trading following its earnings report. While the company reported better-than-expected March-quarter results with earnings of $1.65 per share (up 8% year-over-year) on sales of $95.4 billion (up 5%), investors remain concerned about the impact of tariffs on hardware sales and legal challenges to its services business.
Microsoft (MSFT) continues to show strength, advancing 2.8% in recent trading. The company crushed Wall Street’s targets for its fiscal third quarter with earnings of $3.46 per share on sales of $70.07 billion, representing 18% earnings growth and 13% sales growth year-over-year. Microsoft has successfully regained its position above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
Nvidia (NVDA) jumped 3% in recent trading as it attempts to move decisively above its 50-day line for the first time since February. Investors are anticipating the company’s earnings report scheduled for release after market close on May 27, which could significantly impact market sentiment toward tech stocks.
Upcoming Market Events
Several significant earnings reports are scheduled for release today that could impact market direction. HP Inc. (HPQ) will report after market close, while Nvidia (NVDA) and Salesforce (CRM) are also set to release their quarterly results today, potentially moving markets tomorrow.
Later this week, investors will be watching for reports from Costco Wholesale (COST), MongoDB (MDB), UiPath (PATH), and Zscaler (ZS) on Wednesday, which could provide further insights into consumer spending and enterprise technology trends.
International Developments Affecting U.S. Markets
Global economic developments continue to influence U.S. markets. Japan has lost its position as the world’s largest creditor nation for the first time in 34 years, being overtaken by Germany. This shift reflects Germany’s substantial current account surplus, which reached €248.7 billion in 2024 thanks largely to strong trade performance.
Meanwhile, China’s industrial firms saw their profits increase at a faster pace in April, with industrial profits climbing 3% last month from a year earlier, stronger than the 2.6% gain in March. This improvement in Chinese manufacturing could have implications for global supply chains and U.S. companies with significant exposure to China.
Market Outlook
As trading resumes following the holiday weekend, investors will be closely monitoring developments in trade policy, corporate earnings, and economic indicators. While today’s market appears set for gains based on the tariff delay news, uncertainty remains about the longer-term impact of trade tensions and their effect on corporate profits and economic growth.
The “Magnificent Seven” stocks continue to exert outsized influence on major indexes, with their performance in 2025 showing mixed results so far. As these market leaders report earnings and respond to policy developments, their movements will likely determine broader market direction in the coming weeks.