Market Overview Today – July 29, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – Global financial markets opened the week cautiously as investors remain on edge ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision set for Wednesday. Tech stocks showed relative strength, helping the Nasdaq stay afloat, while the Dow Jones dipped slightly. Commodities were steady, and crypto markets saw mild recovery momentum.
📈 U.S. Stock Market
- Dow Jones: 39,020.45 (▼ 0.18%)
- S&P 500: 5,140.28 (▲ 0.09%)
- Nasdaq Composite: 17,310.84 (▲ 0.35%)
The Dow Jones eased as financial and industrial sectors faced minor selling pressure. In contrast, tech shares lifted the Nasdaq, with gains in chipmakers and cloud software firms. The S&P 500 held steady in a narrow range, reflecting investor indecision.
🌍 Global Markets
- FTSE 100 (UK): 7,755.30 (▲ 0.22%)
- DAX (Germany): 18,280.50 (▲ 0.35%)
- Nikkei 225 (Japan): 40,315.60 (▲ 0.41%)
- Hang Seng (Hong Kong): 19,220.25 (▼ 0.17%)
European and Asian indices mostly advanced. Japan’s Nikkei led with a fresh multi-decade high, driven by corporate earnings optimism. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped slightly due to profit-taking in tech and property sectors.
💰 Commodities
- Crude Oil (WTI): $84.65/barrel (▲ 1.2%)
- Brent Oil: $88.30/barrel (▲ 1.1%)
- Gold: $2,405.20/oz (▲ 0.02%)
Oil prices rose on renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a drop in U.S. inventory levels. Gold remained stable as markets await clues from the Federal Reserve regarding future monetary policy direction.
🪙 Cryptocurrency Market
- Bitcoin (BTC): $63,480 (▲ 0.5%)
- Ethereum (ETH): $3,420 (▲ 0.7%)
- Solana (SOL): $155.60 (▲ 1.3%)
Bitcoin and altcoins showed signs of stabilization after a choppy week. While regulatory uncertainty continues to loom, institutional interest and ETF inflows remain strong drivers of sentiment.
🏦 Key Events to Watch
- 🗓️ FOMC Rate Decision – July 31: Markets pricing in 88% probability of no change.
- 📊 U.S. GDP Q2 Advance Reading: Scheduled for Thursday.
- 💼 Earnings This Week: Apple, Amazon, and ExxonMobil among key reports.
📌 Summary
Markets are treading water ahead of a pivotal Fed decision. While tech and crypto sectors exhibit moderate strength, caution defines broader investor behavior. Volatility may increase mid-week as central bank policy comes into sharper focus.
