Federal Reserve 26 July 2026

US retail sales surprise intensifies Fed pause barbell position

A significant shortfall in U.S. retail sales bolstered arguments for the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady. Despite this, investors did not retreat from risk, instead purchasing stocks, bonds, cash, and gold simultaneously.

15 August 2026

Federal Reserve·Stock Market

S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower with Oil Gains Challenging Fed Relief Buffer

U.S. stock futures dipped early Friday, with oil prices climbing ahead of the upcoming July retail-sales report. Nasdaq futures fell 0.1%. On Thursday, the S&P 500 closed at a record 7,798.99, missing the 7,800 level by 1.01 points.

14 August 2026

Commodities·Federal Reserve·Stock Market

Trump Renews Push to Oust Lisa Cook, Adding Pressure on Fed Vote Margins

U.S. President Donald Trump has revived his attempt to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The White House issued a letter giving her three weeks to respond to unsubstantiated mortgage-fraud claims, establishing an August 26 deadline—three weeks ahead of the Fed's September vote.

11 August 2026

Federal Reserve·Stock Market

S&P 500 Sets New High After U.S. Jobs Surprise Reduces Fed Hike Expectations

U.S. equities ended up on Friday, with the S&P 500 reaching a new all-time high. The Nasdaq outperformed, supported by softer payroll data that eased prospects of a rate increase in September.

7 August 2026

Federal Reserve·Stock Market·US Economy

Chances of Fed Rate Hike Decline, Yet High-Yield Dividend Stocks Provide Little Protection

Chances of a U.S. rate increase dropped significantly on Friday as July payroll numbers declined. That improved the comparative appeal of dividend stocks, although the effect was uneven.

7 August 2026

Dividends·Federal Reserve·Interest Rates·NASDAQ:CMCSA·NYSE:GS·NYSE:MO·NYSE:PFE·NYSE:UPS·Stock Market

Nasdaq Futures Rise as US Jobs Data Dents Fed Rate Hike Expectations

U.S. stock futures climbed on Friday following an unexpected decline in jobs. Technology stocks advanced as Treasury yields slipped and anticipation of further rate hikes eased.

7 August 2026

Federal Reserve·Stock Market·US Economy

30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year Peak After Fed Maintains Rates, Real Yields Lead Sixth Straight Weekly Gain

NEW YORK, July 30, 2026, 07:04 EDT — The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury climbed to its highest mark since 2007 following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates steady, as rising real yields spurred a sixth consecutive week of gains.

30 July 2026

Federal Reserve·Interest Rates·Stock Market

Dow Drops 1,153 Points as Fed Hold and Oil Surge Raise Rate Risk

The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 1,153.18 points Wednesday, closing at 51,594.14. The S&P 500 fell 1.52%. The Nasdaq Composite lost 1.74%. Oil’s 7%-8% jump and the Federal Reserve’s rate hold revived inflation fears.

30 July 2026

Federal Reserve·Interest Rates·Stock Market

US Mortgage Rates Climb Following Fed Decision as Treasury Yields Advance

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026, 18:00 — US mortgage rates increased after the Federal Reserve maintained its policy stance, with yields on long-dated Treasury notes also moving higher.

30 July 2026

Federal Reserve·Interest Rates·Real Estate·Stock Market

Wall Street Slips as Fed, Oil Impact Raises Challenges for AI Investments

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026, 17:00 EDT — U.S. stocks slipped as investors reacted to signals from the Federal Reserve and higher oil prices, weighing the outlook for AI-related spending.

29 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Energy·Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:META·NASDAQ:MSFT·Stock Market

Dow drops nearly 1,150 points as Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs intensify Fed-driven slide

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026, 16:03 EDT — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled by about 1,150 points as shares of Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs deepened losses triggered by a Federal Reserve decision.

29 July 2026

Federal Reserve·NYSE:CAT·NYSE:GS·Stock Market

US Stock Market After Bell: Dow Drops About 1,150 Points After Fed Hold

U.S. stocks closed sharply lower Wednesday after a late selloff erased a brief post-Fed rally. The Dow lost about 1,152 points. Technology shares also retreated.

29 July 2026

Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:KLAC·NYSE:VRT·Stock Market·US Economy

US Stocks Slide Before Fed as Oil Surges; Two Shares Drive 72% of Dow Loss

U.S. stocks fell around midday Wednesday as surging oil revived inflation concerns. The Dow dropped about 852 points, its sharpest of the three major index declines.

29 July 2026

Federal Reserve·NYSE:CAT·NYSE:GS·Stock Market

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow decline; oil rally intensifies AI slide ahead of Fed

U.S. cash markets traded sharply lower on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 down 0.7% as of 10:30 a.m. The Dow declined 1.4%, and the Nasdaq slipped 1%.

29 July 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:AAPL·NASDAQ:AMD·NASDAQ:KLAC·NASDAQ:MU·NASDAQ:NVDA·NASDAQ:STX·NYSEARCA:XLE·Stock Market

Fed Rate Decision: Markets Price a Delay, Not an End, to Tightening

Markets shifted the main Federal Reserve hike bet to September on Wednesday. The Fed was still expected to hold rates at 3.50%-3.75%. Its statement is due at 2 p.m. EDT.

29 July 2026

Federal Reserve·Interest Rates·NASDAQ:CME·NYSE:EVR·Stock Market

S&P 500 Sees Modest Gain Despite Oil’s 7.5% Drop Amid Ongoing Fed Rate Concerns

The S&P 500 edged up 0.02% on Monday, while U.S. crude slumped 7.5%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped four basis points. The drop in oil prices provided little boost to risk assets.

28 July 2026

Energy·Federal Reserve·Stock Market

Bitcoin Trades Steady at $65,000 as Institutional Interest Slows Ahead of Fed Decision

Bitcoin was last at $64,653 early Tuesday, slipping roughly 0.7% from the prior day's close. The day's range spanned $64,416 to $65,598.

28 July 2026

Cryptocurrency·Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:MSTR·Stock Market

US Stock Market Update: Futures Gain with Oil Dropping Ahead of Fed Decision and Tech Earnings

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, as a drop in oil prices reduced short-term inflation concerns. Wall Street appeared poised for a widespread rally at the open.

27 July 2026

Earnings Reports·Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:UAL·NYSE:CCL·NYSE:LUV·NYSE:OXY·NYSE:RCL·NYSE:XOM·Stock Market

Nasdaq Climbs in US Futures as Brent Sheds 6%, Eyes on Fed and Tech Results

NEW YORK, July 27, 2026, 5:13 a.m. EDT – Nasdaq futures led gains in premarket US trading, with Brent crude falling 6%, as investors braced for a Federal Reserve decision and major technology earnings.

27 July 2026

ASX:NAB·Earnings Reports·Federal Reserve·LON:LSEG·NASDAQ:AAL·NASDAQ:CME·NYSE:CCL·NYSE:DAL·NYSE:OXY·NYSE:RCL·NYSE:XOM·Stock Market·Technology

US stocks close as small-cap rally meets test from Fed, major tech

Wall Street faces a pivotal week, as small caps remain at the forefront in 2026. The Russell 2000 outpaces the Nasdaq by 10.6 percentage points.

26 July 2026

Federal Reserve·NASDAQ:GOOGL·NASDAQ:INTC·NASDAQ:TSLA·Stock Market·Technology

Federal Reserve 26 July 2026 - 15 August 2026

US retail sales surprise intensifies Fed pause barbell position

S&P 500 Futures Edge Lower with Oil Gains Challenging Fed Relief Buffer

Trump Renews Push to Oust Lisa Cook, Adding Pressure on Fed Vote Margins

S&P 500 Sets New High After U.S. Jobs Surprise Reduces Fed Hike Expectations

Chances of Fed Rate Hike Decline, Yet High-Yield Dividend Stocks Provide Little Protection

Nasdaq Futures Rise as US Jobs Data Dents Fed Rate Hike Expectations

30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year Peak After Fed Maintains Rates, Real Yields Lead Sixth Straight Weekly Gain

Dow Drops 1,153 Points as Fed Hold and Oil Surge Raise Rate Risk

US Mortgage Rates Climb Following Fed Decision as Treasury Yields Advance

Wall Street Slips as Fed, Oil Impact Raises Challenges for AI Investments

Dow drops nearly 1,150 points as Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs intensify Fed-driven slide

US Stock Market After Bell: Dow Drops About 1,150 Points After Fed Hold

US Stocks Slide Before Fed as Oil Surges; Two Shares Drive 72% of Dow Loss

S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow decline; oil rally intensifies AI slide ahead of Fed

Fed Rate Decision: Markets Price a Delay, Not an End, to Tightening

S&P 500 Sees Modest Gain Despite Oil’s 7.5% Drop Amid Ongoing Fed Rate Concerns

Bitcoin Trades Steady at $65,000 as Institutional Interest Slows Ahead of Fed Decision

US Stock Market Update: Futures Gain with Oil Dropping Ahead of Fed Decision and Tech Earnings

Nasdaq Climbs in US Futures as Brent Sheds 6%, Eyes on Fed and Tech Results

US stocks close as small-cap rally meets test from Fed, major tech

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