5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday

Key Points:

• Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming press conference is highly anticipated as markets expect no interest rate change, but investors will watch for signs of Fed division amid hints of a possible hike.
• Ford shares rose over 5% after reporting better-than-expected Q2 earnings and raising its full-year forecast, despite some production challenges from supplier fires impacting its F-Series pickup truck output.
• An analysis of President Trump's 2025 financial disclosure reveals major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Charles Schwab manage parts of his $850 million portfolio, raising questions about potential conflicts given his influence on financial policy.
• Apple plans to introduce a leasing program for its products via Klarna, allowing customers to pay monthly installments, following recent price increases; the company also briefly reached a $5 trillion market cap and will report earnings soon.
• Nike is experiencing a decline in China with sales dropping for eight consecutive quarters and a 30% decrease since 2021, as younger Chinese consumers favor domestic brands, leading experts to say Nike has lost relevance in the market.