Never underestimate the power of low expectations. President Trump spooked investors last week when he threatened to impose a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union -- then elated investors on Tuesday when he postponed imposition of the tariff.

The S&P 500 was gaining steam in the final hour of trading. The market benchmark was up slightly, putting the index on track to close higher and cap off its best month of May since 1990.

US stocks fell as Trump targets Apple and EU with tariffs. Dow Jones dropped 181 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fell. Apple shares declined over 2%.

Wall Street is assessing President Trump''s tariff salvo on Apple and what his giant tax bill means for the deficit and the economy.

Live Updates Live Coverage Has Ended Dimon on Rates, Bond Market 12:53 pm by Gerelyn Terzo Speaking at an economic forum today, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon characterized China as an adversary of the U.S.

Stocks were volatile to end the week and the month amid concerns a trade truce between the U.S. and China is splintering.

U.S. stocks, bonds and the value of the U.S. dollar pared early losses on Monday, but were still trading lower following the latest reminder that the U.S government seems to be hurtling toward an unsustainable mountain of debt.

Live Updates Live Coverage Has Ended Today's Number is 6 4:39 pm The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF closed Monday at 546.82, up 0.1%, it’s sixth straight trading day of gains.   Bond Panic Moderates 11:22 am Following Moody’s downgrade of U.

Here's what you need to know about the stock market and whether it is open or closed on Memorial Day this year.

Early gains on the stock market today faded quickly even though a special court ruled most Trump tariffs as illegal. Nvidia broke out.