US Markets Defy Geopolitical Quake – Escalation in the Middle East Drives Oil Prices – US Economy Cools Amid Stubborn Inflation – Amazon Launches $220 Billion Cloud Rocket – Apple Disappoints with Gloomy Outlook Despite Record Sales – Reddit Plummets Due to AI Search Fears – Mastercard Shines Thanks to Robust Consumer Spending – Stryker Suffers from Cyberattack Aftermath – Coinbase Misses Expectations in Crypto Winter
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After the latest trading day on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the US stock markets showed a remarkable rally mood, unfazed by geopolitical shockwaves. The Dow Jones climbed by 1.19% and closed at 52,209.57 points, while the S&P 500 increased by 1.67% to 7,437.97 points. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared by +2.78% to 25,122.18 points. The market activity was overshadowed by a massive military escalation in the Middle East, after US forces bombed Iranian targets and Tehran threatened retaliation, causing oil prices to skyrocket dramatically....
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