07/30/26 14:06:27 Barchart.com Interest-Rates News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3553641/stocks-rebound-as-microsoft-earnings-ease-ai-spending-concerns Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:06:27 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.12%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +2.69%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +1.09%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Microsoft headquarters By Peter https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3553641/stocks-rebound-as-microsoft-earnings-ease-ai-spending-concerns Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3548460/ice-q2-earnings-snapshot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:45:33 +0000 ICE: Q2 Earnings Snapshot https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3548460/ice-q2-earnings-snapshot https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3547811/is-farm-land-a-commodity-or-family-heirloom Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:27:41 +0000 Recent articles of US farmers turning down extraordinary offers for their farm land reminded me of a story, and raises and important question as to what farm land actually is. Rows of crops by oticki via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3547811/is-farm-land-a-commodity-or-family-heirloom Darin Newsom https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3546314/stocks-climb-before-the-open-as-microsoft-provides-a-boost-u-s-pce-inflation-data-and-more-big-tech-earnings-on-tap Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:39:27 +0000 September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.48%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +1.02% this morning as investors cheered strong growth in Microsoft’s cloud business, signaling that massive investments in AI are beginning to pay off. Stock exchange financial or forex graph by Bigc Studio via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3546314/stocks-climb-before-the-open-as-microsoft-provides-a-boost-u-s-pce-inflation-data-and-more-big-tech-earnings-on-tap Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3535285/why-jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-says-investors-should-skip-4-6-yields-i-would-not-be-a-buyer Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:41:57 +0000 The outspoken Wall Street executive is bearish on long-term bonds, but there could be opportunities for proactive Treasury traders. A close-up photo of Jamie Dimon by FotoField via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3535285/why-jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-says-investors-should-skip-4-6-yields-i-would-not-be-a-buyer Sarah Holzmann https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3535091/stocks-plunge-on-a-rout-in-chipmakers-and-a-hawkish-fed-hold Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:37:23 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.52%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -2.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.06%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -1.59%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... NASDAQ sign at times square at night by Lucky-photographer via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3535091/stocks-plunge-on-a-rout-in-chipmakers-and-a-hawkish-fed-hold Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3528866/stocks-tumble-ahead-of-fomc-as-chipmakers-plunge Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:25:55 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.53%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.98%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.75%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Stressed trader on exchange floor by Gorodenkoff via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3528866/stocks-tumble-ahead-of-fomc-as-chipmakers-plunge Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3528389/ahead-of-fomc-meeting-results-make-this-1-trade-now Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:00:04 +0000 December Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness. Piles of Euro notes_ Image by Mixa74 via Shutterstock_ https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3528389/ahead-of-fomc-meeting-results-make-this-1-trade-now Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3527305/stocks-pressured-by-renewed-us-iran-hostilities Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:06:28 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.23%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.25%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Trader at NYSE by Orhan Akkurt via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3527305/stocks-pressured-by-renewed-us-iran-hostilities Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3526433/what-will-the-fed-do-with-rates-wednesday Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:28:46 +0000 While the message the Fed fund futures forward curve is sending us has changed over the past month, the September result is expected to be the same. Federal Reserve Building 2 by Jeremy Edwards via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3526433/what-will-the-fed-do-with-rates-wednesday Darin Newsom https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3520772/stock-index-futures-gain-with-focus-on-fed-rate-decision-and-big-tech-earnings Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:34:06 +0000 September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.24%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.32% this morning as a selloff in chipmakers abated, while investors awaited earnings from two of the world’s largest AI spenders and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Trader 2 at NYSE by Orhan Akkurt via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3520772/stock-index-futures-gain-with-focus-on-fed-rate-decision-and-big-tech-earnings Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3518888/geopolitical-relief-ahead Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:40:23 +0000 U.S.-Iran hostilities are on hold, Brent is correcting, but the risks and consequences haven't gone away. Image by Sorapop Udomsri via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3518888/geopolitical-relief-ahead TradingView https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3510239/stocks-settle-mostly-higher-on-positive-earnings-results Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:33:51 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.98%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.24%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... New York Stock Exchange NYSE by Rabbimichoel via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3510239/stocks-settle-mostly-higher-on-positive-earnings-results Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3504359/billionaire-mark-cuban-reveals-the-chatgpt-healthcare-hack-prompt-that-more-ceos-should-use-they-are-always-shocked Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:36:49 +0000 The maverick minority Mavs owner has some typically bold advice on insurance for execs. But should you really ChatGPT your healthcare contracts? Mark Cuban at TechCrunch Disrupt via Wikimedia Commons https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3504359/billionaire-mark-cuban-reveals-the-chatgpt-healthcare-hack-prompt-that-more-ceos-should-use-they-are-always-shocked Sarah Holzmann https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3503849/stocks-mixed-on-earnings-results-and-weakness-in-chipmakers Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:13:29 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.738%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.12%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.05%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Inside NYSE by Orhan Akkurt via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3503849/stocks-mixed-on-earnings-results-and-weakness-in-chipmakers Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3502445/stocks-mixed-as-weakness-in-chipmakers-deepens Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:06:22 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.68%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.29%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Road sign of New York Wall street corner Broad street by Mezzotint via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3502445/stocks-mixed-as-weakness-in-chipmakers-deepens Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3495886/nasdaq-futures-slump-as-chip-selloff-rages-on-fomc-meeting-and-earnings-on-tap Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:38:08 +0000 September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -1.07% this morning as investors continued to ditch chipmakers amid concerns over the sustainability of the AI spending boom. Down market by Artit Wongpradu via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3495886/nasdaq-futures-slump-as-chip-selloff-rages-on-fomc-meeting-and-earnings-on-tap Oleksandr Pylypenko https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3487110/stocks-settle-mixed-as-ai-angst-offsets-easing-geopolitical-tensions Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:39:45 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.32%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.02%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... New York Stock Exchange NYSE in Manhattan by 4kclips via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3487110/stocks-settle-mixed-as-ai-angst-offsets-easing-geopolitical-tensions Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3484177/cash-strapped-students-arent-betting-for-fun-why-the-next-generation-of-doctors-is-using-kalshi-for-a-quick-tuition-fix Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:59:04 +0000 Lured in by the promise of fast prediction market winnings, healthcare students are turning to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to pay for personal expenses. Gloved hands holding a stethoscope up to a piggy bank by ink drop via Adobe Stock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3484177/cash-strapped-students-arent-betting-for-fun-why-the-next-generation-of-doctors-is-using-kalshi-for-a-quick-tuition-fix Sarah Holzmann https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3481805/stocks-fall-from-early-highs-as-chipmakers-retreat Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:18:58 +0000 The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.46%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.11%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... View of the trading floor of New York Stock Exchange by Lev Radin via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3481805/stocks-fall-from-early-highs-as-chipmakers-retreat Rich Asplund