July 29, 2026
Fed Jitters Tech Selloff And Oil Surge Drive A Volatile Day
U.S. stocks fell sharply today, led by big technology names, as investors braced for tomorrow’s Fed decision, while oil prices jumped about 7% on shrinking U.S. crude inventories and geopolitical tensions. Long-term yields eased slightly but remained elevated, reinforcing a mix of growth-stock repricing and renewed inflation worries.