Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Wall Street Mixed Awaiting Tech Earnings and Fed Decision
Wall Street had a mixed day on Monday.
Some investors are excited about big tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple reporting their earnings this week.
Others are worried because these companies are spending a lot on artificial intelligence, and it's not clear if that will pay off.
The Federal Reserve is also deciding whether to raise interest rates, which could affect the market.
Oil prices dropped a bit after some news about talks with Iran, but they had been very high last week.
Some parts of the market, like chips and healthcare, did well, while others, like oil companies, did not.
Overall, it's a time of uncertainty for investors.
Wall Street ended mixed on Monday, with S&P 500 up 0.02%, Nasdaq down 0.16%, and Dow up 0.49%.
Investors await earnings from Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple amid concerns about AI spending.
Fed rate decision due Wednesday, with 38% chance of a 25 basis-point hike.
Brent crude prices fell 8% to $89 per barrel after U.S. suspended air strikes on Iran.
PHLX chip index extended selloff, down 20% from June 22 high.
- Who
- Investors, Federal Reserve, Major Tech Companies (Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Apple)
- What
- Wall Street's mixed performance, anticipation of tech earnings, Fed rate decision
- When
- Monday, July 27, with Fed decision on Wednesday
- Where
- Wall Street, U.S. financial markets
- Why
- Investors awaiting guidance from tech companies and Fed's monetary policy decision
Optimistic Investors
Pessimistic Investors
AI Stock Performance
Optimistic Investors
Believe AI-driven rally will continue due to strong earnings potential.
Pessimistic Investors
Concerned AI spending may not justify current stock valuations.
Fed Rate Decision
Optimistic Investors
Expect Fed to keep rates unchanged, supporting market growth.
Pessimistic Investors
Fear Fed may raise rates due to high oil prices, hurting market.
- S&P 500
- 7,413.43 points
- Nasdaq Composite
- 24,934.61 points
- Dow Jones Industrial Average
- 52,202.83 points
- Brent Crude Price
- $89 per barrel
- Fed Rate Hike Probability
- 38%
- S&P 500 Earnings Growth
- 39% YoY
- PHLX Chip Index
- Down 20% from June 22 high