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On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, US markets started the second half of the year on a weaker note. The Dow Jones fell by 0.03% to 52,305 points, the S&P 500 dropped by 0.2% to 7,483, and the Nasdaq Composite declined by 0.7% to 26,040 points. Particularly, technology stocks weighed heavily on the market, especially after chip stocks had come under significant pressure. At the same time, oil prices retreated as investors looked ahead to the labor market report and remarks from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh. The most notable price movements came from...