On July 14, 2025, the S&P 500 exhibited moderate market movements with a slight increase of about 0.13 to 0.14 percent to around 6,268 points. This followed the index reaching a record high of approximately 6,290 points.
Influence of Political Events
The recent movements have been heavily influenced by political developments. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that starting August 1, there would be a 30 percent tariff on imports from the EU and Mexico. This announcement led to hesitation and smaller losses during trading.
Winners of the Day
Several companies from the industrial and aerospace sectors reported positive developments:
- Fastenal: The manufacturer of industrial and construction supplies experienced a stock increase of +3.1 percent after announcing its quarterly results, marking a new record high as profit estimates were slightly exceeded.
- Boeing: Thanks to a preliminary report on a plane crash in India, the stock rose by +1.3 percent.
- GE Aerospace: The engine supplier also increased by +2 percent.
These movements reflect investor interest in safety-related news and the recovery from uncertainties regarding technical issues with airplanes.
Today’s trading day shows a mix of politically induced caution due to escalating trade disputes and selective gains in stocks with positive corporate news. This provides private investors with insights into short-term risks from geopolitical tensions as well as opportunities in specific sectors.
Future economic data, such as consumer prices, will provide further momentum for the market. The current market capitalization of the S&P 500 is approximately 48.4 trillion euros.