Wednesday, July 26, the U.S. markets closed mixed after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 25 basis points, taking rates to a target range of 5.25% to 5.5%.
On Tuesday, July 25, the U.S. markets closed higher, with the Dow Jones maintaining its winning streak. Feds Interest rate decision awaited, with most market participants expecting a 25 basis-point rate hike.
On Monday, July 24, the U.S. markets ended in green, with Dow Jones continuing its winning streak for the eleventh day, ahead of a week filled with earnings reports and a Federal Reserve meeting.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher by 0.52% at 35,411.24 on Monday; the S&P 500 closed 0.40% higher at 4,554.64; and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.19% to 14,058.87.
The Biden administration is reportedly considering lifting sanctions on a Chinese forensic institute allegedly involved in human rights violations.
The U.S. is striving to find a way to persuade China's cooperation, and the police institute has become a significant obstacle.
On Friday, July 20, the U.S. Markets ended mixed, with Dow Jones continuing its winning streak for the tenth day. Health and utilities sectors rose, while materials and communication services lagged.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher by 0.01% at 35,227.69 on Friday; the S&P 500 was up 0.03% to 4,536.34; and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.22% to 14,032.80.