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Stock Market Overview for July 17, 2025

As of early morning on July 17, 2025, U.S. stock futures are showing modest gains amid ongoing volatility tied to political developments, economic data releases, and corporate earnings. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average are hovering near flat but slightly up by about 0.1%, S&P 500 futures are rising 0.1-0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures are up around 0.2%. This follows a positive close on July 16, where the Dow gained 232 points (0.5%), the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite increased 0.3%, driven by tech sector rebounds and banking earnings.

 Global markets are mixed: European futures are positive (e.g., FTSE 100 up 0.4%, Eurostoxx 50 up 0.7%), Asian indices closed higher (Nikkei up 0.2%, Hang Seng up 0.1%), but U.S. futures have pared some overnight gains.

The market's upward tilt comes despite—or perhaps because of—resolving tensions in the "Trump-Powell drama," with key economic indicators and earnings on the horizon. Below is a breakdown of the main drivers.

Trump-Powell Drama: Political Uncertainty Eases but Lingers

President Donald Trump has been vocal about his frustrations with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, blaming him for high interest rates that inflate U.S. borrowing costs. Reports emerged on July 16 suggesting Trump was planning to fire Powell, which initially rattled markets, causing a dip in stocks and the dollar.

 However, Trump later denied these plans, stating it's "highly unlikely" he'd remove Powell unless for reasons like fraud, though he left the door open by saying he doesn't "rule out anything."

 This reversal helped stabilise sentiment, boosting risk appetite and contributing to yesterday's gains.

Republican senators and some Trump allies have cautioned against firing Powell, warning it could disrupt markets and undermine the Fed's independence.

 Legal experts note that while Trump appointed Powell in 2018, removing him mid-term would be challenging without cause, potentially leading to court battles.

 Broader implications include risks to the dollar's reserve status if Fed autonomy is perceived as compromised, though markets currently view this as low-probability "noise" rather than an imminent crisis.

 The dollar recovered after Trump's denial, while gold dipped as safe-haven demand eased.

Trump also floated 10-15% tariffs on over 150 countries with low U.S. trade volumes, adding to trade policy uncertainty, but markets are focusing more on his pro-business rhetoric for now.

Upcoming Retail Sales Data: A Key Economic Gauge

U.S. retail sales for June are due at 8:30 AM ET today, providing insight into consumer spending amid high interest rates. Expectations are for a slight rebound after May's 0.9% decline, with core retail sales (excluding autos, gas, and building materials) projected to show stagnation or modest growth.

Year-over-year, sales are up 3.0%, but weakness in nonstore retailers could signal cooling demand.

 A stronger-than-expected report could bolster rate-cut hopes, while a miss might heighten recession fears. This data follows the Fed's Beige Book, noting increased economic activity but persistent uncertainty.

Metric May 2025 (Actual) June 2025 (Consensus Forecast) YoY Change

Retail Sales MoM -0.9% +0.1% to +0.3% +3.0%

Core Retail Sales MoM -0.3% 0.0% to +0.2% N/A

Netflix Earnings on Deck: Streaming Giant's Q2 Results

Netflix (NFLX) reports Q2 2025 earnings after the bell today, with Wall Street anticipating revenue of $11.1 billion (up 16% YoY) and EPS of $7.08 (up from $4.88 last year).

Focus will be on subscriber growth (post-password crackdown), ad-tier adoption, price hikes, and AI-driven content strategies. Analysts expect 33% margins and highlight a $18B content slate as growth drivers, potentially pushing the stock toward a $1.4 trillion valuation long-term.

 NFLX shares are up ~40% YTD, but a beat could fuel further Nasdaq gains, while misses on guidance might pressure tech sentiment.

Overall, today's market tone is cautiously optimistic, with futures edging higher as Trump-Powell fears subside. However, retail sales and Netflix results could swing sentiment, especially if they underscore economic resilience or corporate strength. Investors should monitor for volatility, as political headlines continue to influence trading.

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