Stock Market Today: Live Updates 29.07.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 29, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 30, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT Fed's Hawkish Pause Sparks Bitcoin Market Discussion Among Analysts July 30, 2026, 3:59 AM EDT. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.5%-3.75% but maintained a hawkish stance, with dissenting members pushing for a hike. Analysts note that continued tighter monetary policy increases the cost of leverage in crypto markets, which could weigh on Bitcoin prices. Some anticipate a rapid move towards more defensive institutional positioning, while others, who already factored in the pause, predict varying short-term effects for digital assets and other risk assets.

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#1 Strong buy

Alphabet

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#1

Chicago Fed National Activity Index

A surprise around the 0.10 forecast could shift the morning growth narrative and influence Treasury yields and the dollar before the opening bell.

#2

PDD Holdings earnings

The day’s largest scheduled equity report can move PDD and the broader China-internet / e-commerce complex through revenue growth, margins and Temu commentary.

#3

XPeng earnings

Deliveries, margin progression and spending on AI-enabled mobility can affect U.S.-traded Chinese EV names and related technology suppliers.

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