SPY Slides as Tech Stocks Falter Amid Sector Rotation to Energy and Defensive Plays
On July 30, 2026, SPY edged lower by 1.54%, dragged down by a broad retreat in technology shares, including major chipmakers AMD, Intel, and Nvidia.
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ICP’s Quiet Surge: On-Chain Power and AI Ambitions Amid Market Fear
ICP’s modest 0.3% price gain today belies a significant technical and developmental momentum.
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Fed’s Rate Pause and Middle East Tensions Shake Market Opinion: Navigating Uncertainty on July 30, 2026
On July 29-30, 2026, markets grappled with a Federal Reserve hold on interest rates, dissent within the FOMC, rising Middle East tensions, and mixed corporate
Crypto
Virtuals Protocol’s AI Surge Powers VIRTUAL Token Despite Minor Price Dip
VIRTUAL, the native token of Virtuals Protocol, edged down 0.4% on July 30, 2026, amid general market fluctuations.
Commodities
Gold’s Quiet Rise Amid Geopolitical Shocks and Inflation Worries: What Investors Should Know Today
On July 29, 2026, gold edged higher to $4,075 per ounce, buoyed by escalating geopolitical tensions and a rising US inflation rate of 4.2%.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Hawkish Dissent and Market Jitters Over Inflation Persistence
On July 29, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 9-3 to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3.50%-3.75%, marking the fifth
Forex
EURUSD Edges Higher as Fed Holds Rates Amid Inflation and Middle East Tensions
On July 29, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted to maintain the federal funds rate between 3.50% and 3.75%, defying a roughly one-third market
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Gold’s Tug of War: Fed’s Rate Hold Spurs Volatility Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Risks
On July 29, 2026, gold prices initially slipped below $4,000 an ounce before rebounding sharply following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest
Crypto
Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $64K Amid ETF Outflows and Awaited Crypto Policy Report
Bitcoin’s price showed resilience on July 29, 2026, gaining modestly to $63,953 as the U.S.
Crypto
GRAM Slips Amid Durov Arrest Warrant and Token Unlock Pressure Despite Broader Crypto Gains
On July 29, 2026, GRAM, the native token of The Open Network, declined 4.4% to $1.40, weighed down by an international arrest warrant issued against Telegram
Commodities
Copper Faces Short-Term Pressure Ahead of Fed Meeting Despite Strong Supply Constraints
On July 28, 2026, copper prices retreated slightly as investors braced for the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision.
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Bitcoin Dips Below $64,000 as Fed Meeting Spurs Hawkish Rate Speculation
The Federal Reserve's ongoing July 2026 FOMC meeting is driving notable volatility in Bitcoin prices.