Dow gains 214 points, markets end higher as strong labor data eases tariff concerns

US markets close green as Trump tariff drama muddies outlook

U.S. stocks climbed Tuesday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected labor data and optimism around potential U.S.-China trade talks, which helped offset economic growth warnings from the OECD.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 214 points, or 0.51%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.58%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq outperformed, rising 0.81%, powered by a rally in chip stocks led … Read more