SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF Price & Performance (DIVS)

U.S. markets closed higher after the Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady, signaling two potential rate cuts later this year. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posted gains, with energy and tech sectors leading. However, persistent concerns over tariffs and inflation continue to loom over investors.1

Asian markets showed mixed results, with Japan's Nikkei closed for a holiday while Australia's ASX 200 and India's Nifty 50 posted gains. Meanwhile, China's major indices fell, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped over 2%. Broader markets reflected cautious sentiment amid global political and economic uncertainties.1

Gold prices experienced a slight dip as the dollar strengthened, but the metal remains on track for a third consecutive weekly gain. Investors are balancing profit-taking with ongoing concerns over trade tensions and economic uncertainties, keeping gold near record highs.1