S&P 500 and Nasdaq Reach New Highs as Earnings Season Begins

In the stock market on Monday, July 11, 2025, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes both reached new all-time highs, though the overall market rally failed to materialize. S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.2%, indicating a relatively flat start to the trading week.

Investors are closely monitoring the ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and other countries, particularly China, as the Friday tariff deadline approaches. The article notes that top U.S. and Chinese officials met in Stockholm on Monday for another round of trade talks. Additionally, President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with the European Union, which will impose 15% tariffs on most goods imported from Europe.

The Federal Reserve is also a key focus this week, as the central bank is set to announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday following a two-day policy meeting. Policymakers are widely expected to keep rates steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.

Furthermore, the article highlights that this is the busiest week of the earnings season, with more than 150 S&P 500 companies scheduled to report their quarterly results. Several major tech companies, including Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, are among the notable names set to release their earnings later this week.