U.S. Stocks Flat as House Passes Trump’s Tax Bill, Investors Weigh Trade Deal Optimism vs. Deficit Concerns

U.S. stock markets remained largely unchanged an hour after the market opening bell, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average edging up 13 points. The latest developments surrounding President Donald Trump’s tax bill have influenced investor sentiment, but concerns over escalating U.S.-China tensions and rising long-term interest rates weighed on investor confidence.