The stock market closed early today ahead of the 4th of July holiday. As the close approached, markets pushed into the red with selling pressure mounting. The Dow 30 was lower by 132, the S&P 500 lost 13, and the Nasdaq 100 closed down on the day by 65.
Stocks were higher to start the day thanks to a spike in oil and a positive start for most stocks. Oil broke above $75 a barrel for the first time since 2014 as it continues to plow ahead. The energy sector as a whole
Investors are now looking forward to Friday, when the jobs numbers will be reported, as well as the official enactment of the Trump's $34 billion tariffs on China. It is widely expected that China will respond on Friday with retaliatory tariffs once our tariffs become official.
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The stock market will be closed tomorrow for the Independence Day holiday here in the US. Normal trading hours will resume Thursday as scheduled.