US stock futures were at a standstill as Wall Street looked forward to wrapping up a week marked by growing doubts about the economy's health under Trump's trade and tax agendas.

Futures on Wall Street are looking to advance after China cited progress in trade talks with the US, stating that both sides will continue communicating. The Dow futures are up 30 points, S&P 500 futures are at the flat line,

The 50-day moving average is a short- to mid-term trend indicator. When a stock is above its rising 50-day MA, it has about a 67% chance of closing higher the next day. That trend flips bearish when the 50-day is sloping downward. This “technical rule” can be used effectively on stocks, ETFs and market indices.

The S&P 500 pulled back 2% during the first four trading sessions this week, but it was essentially flat for 2025 through May 22, with dividends reinvested. So some investors might still have been sighing with relief, considering that the large-cap U.S. benchmark had been down 15% for the year through April 8.

Stock investors are starting to tune out President Donald Trump’s trade war. After frantically pushing share prices higher and lower for weeks on each twist and turn in Trump’s tariff negotiations, investors are now largely ignoring new announcements.

The S&P 500 recently flashed a technical sell signal, Bank of America said, which can suggest a near-term drop in stock prices.

If these stocks aren't leading their industries in uncertain market conditions, they're typically paying a hefty dividend.

Ramsey said the stock market is having “a bit of a temper tantrum over tariffs.” He explained that this is due to their unpredictable nature, as no one knows what exactly will happen with them.

Wall Street experts share what they think will drive stock market gains for the second half of the year.