<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Stocks remained steady as President Trump threatened high tariffs on more countries, with investors expecting negotiations to reduce the duties.</li><li>The Dow Jones Industrials started slightly lower, the S&P 500 dropped, and the NASDAQ Composite saw a small increase.</li><li>Investors are closely watching updates on tariffs, with the U.S. planning 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico from Aug. 1, while negotiations for lower rates are ongoing.</li><li>This week brings inflation readings, second-quarter earnings reports from major banks like JPMorgan Chase, and fluctuations in treasury prices and oil and gold rates.</li></ul>

Stocks Flat as Investors Bet Tariffs will be Lowered

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