U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Resume as S&P 500 & Nasdaq Hit New Highs

U.S. and Canada restart trade talks, fueling optimism across Wall Street. S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach all-time intraday highs.

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Talks resume after Canada drops its controversial digital-services tax, removing a major barrier to a trade deal.

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With last week's close, the S&P 500 recorded its first new high since February and is set for its best quarterly performance.

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Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo rise after passing Fed stress tests. Financials push market momentum.

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The WSJ Dollar Index falls, heading for its steepest first-half decline in decades as investor risk appetite grows.

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The 10-year Treasury yield eased to around 4.28%, reflecting growing confidence and lower demand for safe-haven assets.

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Japanese stocks climb, with the Nikkei hitting a 12-month high. The yen also strengthens against the U.S. dollar.

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Despite Senate progress, Trump’s major economic bill still awaits a key House vote before the Friday deadline.

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