Auto tariff relief in the US offers a temporary respite for OEMs, but inflationary pressures persist across sectors. Uncertainty looms, potentially leading to a demand slump, exacerbated by recent guidance cuts from Porsche and pre-buying trends. While domestic auto majors acknowledge a recent slowdown, TVS remains optimistic about two-wheeler growth, contrasting with Maruti’s muted outlook on passenger vehicles.
US stocks today: Dow posts closing record high, S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as AI rally pauses
US stocks ended mixed as the Dow hit a record closing high driven by healthcare and consumer gains, while tech and chip stocks lagged. Banking
May 27, 2026