U.S. stocks staged a strong rebound on July 30, led by a massive Microsoft surge (over 15%) after better-than-expected results and cloud growth, more than recovering Wednesday’s sharp Fed-related selloff. Tech and growth shares led gains while longer-term Treasury yields stayed elevated (30-year near multi-year highs). Geopolitical tensions (U.S.-Iran) kept oil volatile after a prior spike, gold held firm as a safe haven, and crypto remained resilient near recent levels. European markets closed mostly higher on corporate results; Asian markets were mixed, with Japan up but South Korea and parts of China weaker amid ongoing tech/AI concerns. Overall risk appetite improved modestly after the Fed held rates steady (with some hawkish dissent), though inflation and Middle East risks lingered.
Global Stocks Broad recovery in the U.S. after Wednesday’s drop; Europe mixed-to-positive; Asia mixed with Japan stronger and Korea softer.
Global Bonds U.S. Treasury curve steepened post-Fed; long-end yields remained elevated (30-year near highest since 2007 levels reported around 5.2%+ earlier). Short-end softer as rate-hike odds for September eased somewhat. European sovereign yields rose with peripheral spreads widening on energy/inflation concerns.
Global Oil Eased after a sharp prior-session rally tied to Middle East tensions. Brent around $89.45 (−1.4%); WTI near $83.90 (−0.7%). Volatility elevated on U.S.-Iran developments and shipping flows.
Global Gold Firm to higher, supported by geopolitics and Fed uncertainty. Spot around $4,080–$4,163 range (gains of ~0.4–3% in various sessions/reports).
Global Silver Mixed/higher in line with gold; around $58–$59 range (gains of ~1%+ in some reports).
Global Crypto Resilient. Bitcoin held/rose near $64,000–$64,500 range (modest daily gains after prior consolidation); Ethereum around $1,900–$1,920. Market showed relative calm versus equities volatility.
Major Indices (July 30, 2026 closes or latest available; % changes vs prior session where reported) North America
- DJIA: 52,208.06 (+1.19% / +613.92)
- S&P 500: 7,437.63 (+1.66% / +121.48)
- NASDAQ Composite: 25,122.18 (+2.78% / +679.24)
- Russell 2000: 2,946.10 (+1.37% / +39.79)
- NYSE Composite: ~24,138 (+0.8% range)
- S&P/TSX Composite: 35,505.84 (+0.49%)
- S&P/BMV IPC: Limited specific close data available in sources (prior sessions showed modest moves)
Europe
- DAX: 25,612 (+0.60%)
- FTSE 100: 10,897 (−0.10%)
- CAC 40: 8,485.64 (+0.92%)
- EURO STOXX 50: Higher (approx. +1.5% range in reports)
- AEX: Higher (~+1%)
- IBEX 35: Higher (~+1.8%)
- FTSE MIB: Higher (~+1.3%)
- SMI: Softer (−0.65% range)
- BEL 20: Softer
- ATX: Higher (~+2.4%)
- OMXS30: Modestly higher
- OMXC25: Flat to modestly higher
- WIG20: Limited specific data
- MOEX Russia Index: Limited specific data (prior sessions mixed)
Asia-Pacific
- Nikkei 225: 61,867.43 (+0.71%)
- Shanghai Composite: 3,804.69 (−0.62%)
- Hang Seng Index: 25,858.88 (+0.20%)
- SZSE Component: Lower (notable declines reported)
- China A50: Softer in line with mainland
- Taiwan Weighted Index: Mixed/modest moves
- KOSPI: 5,593.56 (−1.23%)
- NIFTY 50: ~24,317 (+0.28%)
- S&P BSE Sensex: ~77,928 (+0.35%)
- S&P/ASX 200: Softer (−0.8% range)
- All Ordinaries: Softer (−0.8% range)
- NZX 50: Softer
- SET Index: Softer
- JKSE (Indonesia): Higher in some reports
- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI: Modestly higher
Middle East / Other
- Tadawul All Share Index: Limited specific close data
- TA-35: Limited specific data
- BIST 100: Lower (−1.5% range)
Latin America
- Bovespa / Ibovespa: Limited specific July 30 close (prior sessions mixed/positive)
- S&P Merval: Limited data
- S&P IPSA: Limited data
Data drawn from multiple market reports (Reuters, AP, exchange summaries, and financial data providers). Exact opens not uniformly detailed across all indices; closes and daily changes prioritized. Some secondary indices have thinner coverage for the exact session. Markets remain sensitive to Fed commentary, AI/earnings follow-through, oil geopolitics, and yields.
