LIVE BLOG27 Jul 2026 | 06:01:31 PM ISTSynopsisDow Jones Today | US Stock Market Live: Markets ended last week on edge as escalating Middle East tensions stoked inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday.Dow Jones Today | Nasdaq | S&P 500 Live Updates: US stock futures climbed on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a pause in hostilities over the weekend, sending oil prices sharply lower and lifting risk appetite ahead of a busy week of earnings, economic data and an interest-rate decision. Show more Show less1 New UpdateDow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Nasdaq slips below record; Philly chip index in bear marketThe tech-heavy Nasdaq is down 8% from its record high, while earlier this month the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index confirmed it has been in "bear market" territory since late June.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Fed rate decision in focus as Warsh's policy stance keeps markets guessingInvestors are awaiting the Federal Reserve's policy decision this week as uncertainty over the interest rate outlook persists under Chair Kevin Warsh, who has offered few signals on the central bank's future course. Markets are currently pricing in at least 25 basis points of rate hikes this year, with LSEG data indicating a 31% probability that the first increase could come as early as this week's meeting.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: US market eyes Big Tech earnings as AI trade faces fresh testWall Street investors are gearing up for a crucial week of earnings from several "Magnificent Seven" companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Apple, with results expected to provide fresh clues on the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. The reports come after disappointing cash-flow updates from Alphabet and Tesla heightened concerns over heavy AI spending, while the strong market debut of Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp underscored growing competition for the U.S. semiconductor industry.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: US futures rise as Iran pause eases tensions, lifts risk appetiteWall Street futures advanced on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a pause in hostilities over the weekend, easing concerns over a wider Middle East conflict. The truce sent oil prices sharply lower and improved investor sentiment ahead of a busy week featuring major corporate earnings, key economic data releases, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.Dow E-minis were up 583 points, or 1.12%, ‌and S&P 500 E-minis were up 70.5 points, or 0.95%. Nasdaq 100 E-minis were up 429.75 points, or 1.52%.Dow Jones| Nasdaq | US Stock Market Today | Live: Energy stocks slide as crude prices tumble over 7%A 7.8% slide in Brent Crude prices to $89.23 a barrel weighed on ​shares of energy companies. Occidental Petroleum and Exxon Mobil were down 4% and 3.1%, respectively.