Inflation Data Weighs on Wall Street – ASML Defies Uncertainties With Solid Business Dynamics – Trump Forces Billion-Dollar Deal With Indonesia – Cautious Start: Banks Deliver First Quarter Results – BlackRock Reports Record AUM of $12.5 Trillion

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, US stock markets showed mixed results. The Dow Jones fell by about 1%, weighed down by weaker bank earnings and rising interest rate expectations. The S&P   500 dropped by approximately 0.4% as June inflation data revealed an annual rate of 2.7% – a significant increase from 2.4% in the previous month – and uncertainties surrounding Fed decisions dampened sentiment. The Nasdaq managed to gain 0.6%, led by strong tech stocks – notably Nvidia , whose shares rose by 4% after government approval for the sale...