
U.S. stocks continue to rise, gold futures near highs on tariff reports, U.S. interest rates at 4.27% and a stronger dollar (2025.08.07)
On August 7, 2025, the NASDAQ hit a new high on Apple's investment report, while the S&P 500 was slightly lower. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose to 4.34% and the dollar remained strong, while oil fell to the $63 level and gold weakened. The selective risk-on trend continued, with money going into high-tech stocks and Japanese and European business-sensitive stocks, despite high interest rates and a strong dollar.