Stock Market Update Thursday July 30, 2026
- Jul 30
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Stock Market Update Thursday July 30, 2026 Stocks surged 1.7%, with the S&P 500 fully retracing Wednesday’s post-Fed decline as risk appetite returned in force. Leadership came from the AI trade, where the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) soared more than 8%, driving a broad-based rebound across growth and technology stocks.
Away From Stocks: Treasurys traded modestly lower, with 2-year and 30-year yields edging up to 4.23% and 5.21%, respectively. WTI crude slipped below $84 per barrel, while gold extended its advance to $4,115 per ounce. Bitcoin climbed toward $65,000, and the VIX retreated below 18, signaling a sharp easing in market volatility and risk aversion.

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