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U.S. Stocks Dip Amid Earnings Reports and Fed Decision

7/31/2025

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U.S. stocks took a dip on July 29 as investors braced for crucial earnings reports and the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped from their record highs, influenced by mixed corporate earnings. Meanwhile, a narrowing trade deficit and a decline in job openings hinted at a cooling labor market.

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U.S. stocks took a dip on July 29 as investors braced for crucial earnings reports and the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped from their record highs, influenced by mixed corporate earnings. Meanwhile, a narrowing trade deficit and a decline in job openings hinted at a cooling labor market.