How New Tariffs and Inflation Fears Drove Nasdaq Down 0.64% Amid Tech Sell-Off — Market Wrap Jul 25, 2026

7horns.ai Daily Briefing EN · Jul 25, 2026 · 3m

Today's AI insights from 7horns.ai reveal a cautious market close on July 25, 2026, with the Dow Jones rising 0.46%, the Nasdaq dropping 0.64%, and the S&P 500 essentially flat at +0.05%. The key catalyst was the U.S. government's imposition of 10-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 economies, stoking inflation fears and pushing the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike next week up to 31.5%. The tech sector faced heavy profit-taking, with Tesla shares down 2.08% and Sandisk plunging 10.79%. In contrast, enterprise software stocks showed strength, with ServiceNow surging 7.44% and Adobe…