U.S. Federal Reserve in Focus – Trump Pressures Moscow – Groundbreaking Merger in the Transportation Sector – Shock at UnitedHealth – SoFi Raises Forecast – Starbucks Surprises With Optimism – Visa Continues on Growth Path – Booking Reports Record Quarter

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the major U.S. indices showed a slight retreat. The Dow Jones dropped about 204 points, closing around 0.5% lower, while the S&P 500 ended its six-day record streak, retreating approximately 0.3% to 6,370 points. The technology-oriented Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 0.4% from its all-time highs. Alongside the caution ahead of the two-day U.S. Federal Reserve meeting and speculation regarding progress in U.S.-China trade talks, numerous quarterly reports were in focus. Health provider UnitedHealth plummeted by 7.5%...