GBPUSD Surges as Fed Holds Rates Steady, Unwinding Dollar Hawkish Bets
This week’s dominant FX theme was the US dollar’s pullback following the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%.
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Fed’s Hawkish Hold Shakes Markets: Inflation Fears and Rate Hike Bets Surge After July FOMC
On July 29, 2026, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 9-3 to maintain the federal funds rate at 3.50%-3.75%, a widely expected
Stocks
Tech Surge Lifts SPY Over 1.6% Amid Microsoft’s AI Cloud Breakthrough and Mixed Sector Signals
The S&P 500 ETF (SPY) rose sharply on July 30, 2026, driven by a technology sector rally anchored by Microsoft’s stellar Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings.
Stocks
SPY Falls as Tech Breaks Down: Is Defensive Rotation Taking Over?
SPY slid as tech stocks weakened and money moved toward energy and defensive sectors. Here is what the rotation means next.
Crypto
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.
Opinion
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.
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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%.
Macro
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
Commodities
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.