Morning Dose #73: Tariff Tension Market Braces for Risk-Off Monday – Monday 7/14/2025
Key takeaways
- Market sentiment remains cautious on tariff concerns, but tech and energy sectors show strength amid company-specific news. Manage risk, monitor key levels, and stay alert for headlines driving market movements.
Morning Dose: Tariff Tension Market Braces for Risk-Off Monday
A quick analysis of today’s market outlook and key trading opportunities to start your day.
Intro & Market Mood
Good morning traders and welcome to The Morning Dose – Everything You Need to Know Before the Market Opens. It is Monday, July 14th, and we are starting the week with a cautious, risk-off tone.
Overnight Headlines
Equity futures are pointing modestly lower: S&P down 16 points, Dow down over 100, Nasdaq looking at a 67-point drop at the open. The catalyst? More tariff talk, with a potential 30% tariff on the E.U. and Mexico announced by the White House.
Economic Announcements
No major economic data today, but traders are eyeing upcoming reports like June C.P.I. and P.P.I. later this week to gauge inflation impact of tariffs.
Earnings Highlights
- Google: Reportedly acquiring A.I. firm Windsurf.
- Amazon: Prime Day 2025 sets sales record, Alexa Web feature launch may be delayed.
- Tesla: Elon Musk proposes Tesla investment in x.A.I., putting it to a shareholder vote.
Top Movers
- Boeing: Up 1.4% pre-market after F.A.A. support on fuel switch locks.
- CrowdStrike: Down 2% on downgrade to Equal Weight.
- Kenvue: Up nearly 6% post C.E.O. transition and strong Q2 guidance.
Quick Trade Ideas
For a continuation play, watch Regeneron (R.E.G.N). For an anticipation play, keep an eye on Tesla (T.S.L.A) amid x.A.I. investment discussions.