
U.S. tech continues to pause, safe-haven preference strengthened by lower long-term interest rates; CRSP continues to rise (2025.07.18)
On July 18, 2025, U.S. stocks paused at their highs, long-term interest rates fell, and the dollar was limitedly weak. Europe is flat, Japanese stocks fall back on election caution. Funds turn to tech and energy, oil rises and gold flat. Quiet risk-on mood continues.