US stock market saw a mixed closing. S&P 500 was flat, Nasdaq rose slightly, and Dow Jones fell. Trade policies and weak economic data impacted market performance. The services sector contracted, and input prices increased. Investors are awaiting further labor market data. Tariff negotiations between the US and its trading partners remain a key focus for investors.
Oil Price Today (July 3): Crude oil heads for 4th weekly loss on Hormuz traffic, US-Iran talks. Where is liquid gold headed?
Brent crude hovered near the $71-a-barrel mark after briefly dipping below that level in the previous session, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded
July 3, 2026