Market news today - US stocks hit record high despite market fears

This week in markets: The US stock market defies the odds yet again to reach an all-time high. Meanwhile, the senate prepares to vote on Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ and investors await key economic data.

Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.

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