
U.S. and Japanese tariffs ease, stocks rise, oil rebounds, dollar softens even as interest rates rise (2025.07.23)
The Dow hit the 45,000 level and the S&P 500 reached new highs on the strength of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement. The U.S. 10-year yield rose to 4.38% on bond selling, while the dollar softened and gold and silver held firm. Crude oil rebounded to the $65/bbl level, and investors are becoming more selective while risk-on continues.