Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 3 AM ET: Strong Earnings Power Dow to Another Record | Trump ...

U.S. markets were headed into a mixed session after the Dow Jones notched its 24th record high of the year on Aug. 6, while the Nasdaq slipped. The headlines also focused on Fed and macro signals: the president has repeatedly sought input from former Fed chair Kevin Warsh, including on how the war in Iran is affecting the economy. Another item flagged Scott Bessent’s yen trade, raising concerns about whether the Federal Reserve could be drawn into easier monetary conditions. Data included ADP showing private hiring missed expectations in July, adding 44,000 jobs after a revised 95,000 in June. The report also noted a German jump in June factory orders and policy moves in Brazil and the U.S., including a Selic rate cut to 14% and a decision not to increase long-term bond issuance soon.