US stocks finish wild July
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The mixed earnings from tech giants and rising oil prices have heightened inflation fears, pressuring bond yields and mortgage rates. The market's reaction suggests investors are weighing AI-driven growth against higher input costs and potential Fed tightening.
U.S. stocks rose on the last trading day of July, capping a volatile month driven by AI-related earnings, surging oil prices due to the war with Iran, and inflation concerns. The S&P 500 gained 0.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1%. Amazon surged 15.3% after reporting stronger-than-expected profit, while Apple fell 7.4% on a weak revenue forecast. Oil prices rose to $87.93 per barrel, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.71% and raising mortgage rates. The United States — Federal Reserve held rates steady, and Chairman Kevin Warsh reiterated commitment to 2% inflation. Chip stocks were volatile, with Micron Technology falling 5.9%, while Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix surged over 26% on the KOSPI, which gained 17.9%.
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