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Stock futures show modest profits as the profit season continues
On July 30, 2025, the US stock futures were slight profit when investors prepared for crucial win reports from large companies and expected the upcoming interest rate decision of the Federal Reserve. Both S&P 500 and Nasdaq Futures indicated a positive start, while the industrial average of Dow Jones remained relatively flat, which caused carefully optimism in the market.
Anticipation on FED’s interest rate decision
The monetary policy statement of the Federal Reserve, which was established on later in the day, is expected to be the center of investors. Most analysts predict that the central bank will keep the interest rates stable in their current reach of 4.25% to 4.5%, with FED chairman Jerome Powell planned to address the media in a press conference after the decision. This tariff break would indicate the FED attempt to gauge the effects of his earlier increases on inflation and economic growth.
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Reports from companies to stimulate market sentiment
Investors’ attention has also been determined on the operating result. Large technology companies, including Microsoft and Meta platforms, are set to report income that can influence the wider market. Analysts expect Microsoft to show a robust revenue growth of 14%, fed by the demand for its cloud services and software products. Meta platforms, on the other hand, it is predicted that they will see an increase in turnover of 15% on an annual basis, powered by the growing digital advertising activities.
Other market movers
In addition to these important win reports, shares of Starbucks rose nearly 5%, because CEO Brian Niccol emphasized the progress of the company to change its global company. Despite a decrease in the sale of in the same store and the profit per share, the improved prospects of Starbucks have given confidence for the second half of 2025 investors.
In the meantime, Bitcoin remains above $ 118,000, due to growing institutional importance, and raw materials such as oil and gold remain relatively stable.
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