US Stock Market Indices Movement

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that a very fruitful relationship could emerge between Washington and Beijing, welcoming China as a competitor.

Alphabet announced a $20 billion bond sale across seven tranches to fund AI infrastructure, reflecting a broader trend of tech companies leveraging credit for new investments. This move follows similar large-scale financing by other industry leaders, with total tech capex expected to reach at least $630 billion this year.

Gold prices rise to $5078 and may challenge record highs. Lower interest rates and China's gold purchases support the metal. Silver and platinum also show gains.

Apple releases Siri 2.0 with Google technology, which will be able to understand user context and perform complex tasks.

Stock prices on Wall Street moved in different directions on Tuesday amid retail sales data. Investors were evaluating fresh economic statistics, which had a mixed impact on the market. Some sectors showed growth, while others declined.