US stock futures rose slightly on Friday (July 18) after the S&P 500 closed at a record high in the previous session, with major indexes on pace to end the week in positive territory. Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 each ticked up 0.

During a faith luncheon at the White House several days ago, Donald Trump acknowledged the effect he has on the stock market. He stated, "I go on television and I rile the market."

Major stock indexes weren't moving much in the stock market today, but several top stocks made big moves Friday.

Trump’s tariffs and trade war continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

As geopolitical risks become the new normal, investors must consider them and factor them in while constructing their investment portfolios. Commodities are particularly susceptible to these events and see sharp swings and high volatility.

Trade experts were in lockstep when President Donald Trump levied a 25% tariff on foreign automobiles earlier this year: Car prices would go up and sales might decline.

US stocks close mixed after the FT says Trump wants an at least 15%-20% tariff on all EU goods. S&P 500 and Nasdaq come off Nasdaq record highs.

Trump’s tariffs and trade war continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.