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US markets: 29 October 2026

US's market day: interest rates and borrowing, prices, jobs and the economy, companies and shares. Follow the news, check the price snapshots and see what to watch next.

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Montara daily briefingUpdated · America/New_York
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The day so far

On 29 October 2026, the collected news for US covers interest rates and borrowing, prices, jobs and the economy, companies and shares. 48 reports are included so far. The latest is from The Economic Times: “Amazon cloud business accelerates but shares drop on profit miss”

In the stored price snapshots, S&P 500 was 7,720.39 (-0.30%; from the previous close on 2026-10-28); Dow Jones was 52,342.56 (-0.25%; from the previous close on 2026-10-28); Nasdaq-100 was 29,402.51 (-1.38%; from the previous close on 2026-10-28). Each observation has its own time below; these are not necessarily prices from the same minute.

The price snapshots below show what was observed at the stated times. Read them alongside the news, rather than as proof that a particular headline moved the market. They are not live trading quotes or a forecast of the close.

How prices moved

STORED MARKET DATA

S&P 500

7,720.39-0.30%

From the previous close on 2026-10-28


America/New_York · Yahoo Finance

Dow Jones

52,342.56-0.25%

From the previous close on 2026-10-28


America/New_York · Yahoo Finance

Nasdaq-100

29,402.51-1.38%

From the previous close on 2026-10-28


America/New_York · Yahoo Finance

These are dated observations, not live trading quotes. A price move alone does not tell us which news caused it.

What’s shaping the day

48 selected reports from 12 named sources. This is a selection of the latest collected coverage, not a complete record of the day. Repeated headlines are combined, and separate reports may share the same underlying source.

NEWS + EXPLANATION

Interest rates and borrowing

Why this can matter

This part of the day's coverage includes 1 report from Invezz. The linked headlines above show what each source reported.

Interest-rate news can change the cost of loans and the return on savings. For businesses, higher borrowing costs can make expansion more expensive. Lower rates can ease that pressure, but they can also reflect concern about a slowing economy.

A rate decision and the market's reaction are different things. Investors may have expected the decision already. The details of a central bank's statement, and what it says about the next few months, can matter as much as the headline rate.

What to watch next

Check the actual decision, the bank's explanation and the date it takes effect. A comment about possible future cuts is not a promise.

NEWS + EXPLANATION

Prices, jobs and the economy

Why this can matter

This part of the day's coverage includes 3 reports from Yahoo Finance, Wall Street Journal Markets, Invezz. The linked headlines above show what each source reported.

Inflation tells us how quickly prices are changing. Jobs and spending reports help show how much demand there is in the economy. Together, these figures can change expectations for company sales, household budgets and interest rates.

One release rarely settles the whole picture. A monthly number can move around, earlier figures can be revised, and a strong headline can hide weaker details. Compare the same reporting period and check whether the source is describing a new result or changing an old one.

What to watch next

Look at the reporting month, any revisions and the next official release. A better number than last month is not necessarily better than investors expected.

NEWS + EXPLANATION

Companies and shares

Why this can matter

This part of the day's coverage includes 11 reports from Yahoo Finance, CNBC, The Guardian Business. The linked headlines above show what each source reported.

Company news can affect a share price through profits, future sales, funding needs or changes in ownership. An index may also move when a large member moves, even if many smaller companies go the other way.

Read the company's own statement alongside the report. Higher revenue does not always mean higher profit, and a good past quarter does not guarantee a good next quarter. Plans, forecasts and completed deals should be treated differently.

What to watch next

Check which company and exchange the story concerns, the period covered and whether the figures are results or forecasts.

NEWS + EXPLANATION

Other market news

Why this can matter

This part of the day's coverage includes 33 reports from The Economic Times, Mint, CNBC. The linked headlines above show what each source reported.

Markets respond to several things at once: company results, policy, currencies and changes in risk appetite. The reports below add context to the day, but a headline appearing before a price move does not prove it caused that move.

Read the original source for the action, timing and conditions. In regulation, a proposal is different from a final rule. In a deal, an announcement is different from completion. These details determine when a report could matter to a business or investor.

What to watch next

Look for a dated official update and what still has to happen. Treat an unconfirmed report as an open question.

The day’s updates

Latest source updates first. Times use America/New_York. A headline can be updated after its first publication.

  1. The Economic Times · News wire · published

    Amazon cloud business accelerates but shares drop on profit miss ↗

    Company news about Amazon

  2. The Economic Times · News wire · published

    Amazon burns cash, Intel flags weak PC demand as AI boom's costs ripple across markets ↗

    Company news about Amazon

  3. Yahoo Finance · News wire · published

    U.S. stock futures sink, Nasdaq down 2% as Amazon, Intel earnings spark tech rout ↗

    The report mentions Nasdaq

  5. CNBC · News wire · published

    Microsoft plans to raise $25 billion in debt as it pursues AI buildout ↗

    Company news about Microsoft

  9. CNBC · News wire · published

    Amazon AWS posts 39% revenue growth as cloud rivals also accelerate ↗

    Company news about Amazon

  10. The Guardian Business · News wire · published

    Amazon gives Wall Street mixed financial picture in earnings report ↗

    The report mentions Wall Street

  11. Yahoo Finance · News wire · published

    Pan American Silver (PAAS) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know ↗

    The report mentions American

  14. Yahoo Finance · News wire · published

    Amazon the Latest Mag 7 to Miss Q3 Estimates ↗

    Company news about Amazon

  15. Invezz · News wire · published

    Amazon stock falls as $220B AI spending plan weighs on earnings and cash flow ↗

    Company news about Amazon

  16. Wall Street Journal Markets · News wire · published

    U.S. Stocks Fall as Alphabet Slide Weighs on AI Optimism ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  17. Yahoo Finance · News wire · published

    Update: Nasdaq, S&P 500 Snap 3-Day Rise on Alphabet Sell-Off, Inflation Anxiety ↗

    The report mentions Nasdaq

  18. Wall Street Journal Markets · News wire · published

    Alphabet Stumbles, U.S. Economy Surges ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  19. Federal Reserve Board · Official update · published

    Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by The Bank of Nova Scotia ↗

    The report mentions Federal Reserve

  20. Financial Post · News wire · published

    Smart Logistics Global Limited Receives Additional 180-Day Nasdaq Compliance Period ↗

    The report mentions Nasdaq

  21. Invezz · News wire · published

    Nasdaq closes 1.38% lower on AI spending and inflation concerns ↗

    The report mentions Nasdaq

  22. The Economic Times · News wire · published

    US Markets Today: US stocks end lower as Alphabet revenue miss revives AI capex jitters ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  24. CNBC · News wire · published

    Alphabet tanks nearly 13% for worst day ever, losing $500 billion in value ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  26. Wall Street Journal Markets · News wire · published

    Alphabet Sheds Half a Trillion in Market Value in Stock’s Worst Day Ever ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  27. CNBC · News wire · published

    Jim Cramer: Why investors are punishing Alphabet and giving Microsoft a pass ↗

    Company news about Microsoft

  31. Wall Street Journal Markets · News wire · published

    Alphabet Stock Sinks, Dragging Nasdaq Lower ↗

    The report mentions Nasdaq

  32. Mint · News wire · published

    Wall Street slides as Alphabet revenue miss revives AI capex jitters ↗

    The report mentions Wall Street

  34. The Economic Times · News wire · published

    Alphabet’s AI risks deepen as filing reveals $98 billion in hidden commitments ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  35. Yahoo Finance · News wire · published

    Update: US Equity Indexes Decline as Alphabet's Quarterly Results Sink Communication Services ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  36. The Guardian Business · News wire · published

    Google owner Alphabet loses $500bn in market value after profit disappoints Wall Street ↗

    The report mentions Wall Street

  37. Yahoo Finance · News wire · published

    Update: Equities Fall Intraday Amid Post-Earnings Sell-Offs in Alphabet, Caterpillar ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  38. Invezz · News wire · published

    Microsoft stock falls as $25B bond plan draws focus despite Azure growth ↗

    Company news about Microsoft

  39. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Official update · published

    Two Entities Charged in $130 Million Fraud Scheme That Used False SEC Filings to Boost Investor Confidence ↗

    From an official source in US

  40. Cointelegraph · News wire · published

    Nasdaq-listed Canton Strategic Holdings plans tokenized stock trading from Nov. 2 ↗

    The report mentions Nasdaq

  41. Invezz · News wire · published

    Nvidia chief Jensen Huang was a target of Chinese espionage operation: report ↗

    Company news about Nvidia

  42. CNBC · News wire · published

    AI buildout hits snag as Google and Microsoft put off raising capex forecasts ↗

    Company news about Microsoft

  43. Sky News Business · News wire · published

    Why Google stock has plunged $500bn in a single day ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  44. CNBC · News wire · published

    Weil, Gotshal & Manges, longtime Wall Street law firm, plans wind down ↗

    The report mentions Wall Street

  45. Yahoo Finance · News wire · published

    Update: US Equity Indexes Drop as Alphabet's Quarterly Result Decimates Communication Services ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  46. Financial Post · News wire · published

    Alphabet erases a record US$500 billion as AI eats into sales ↗

    Company news about Alphabet

  48. The Guardian Business · News wire · published

    Nvidia CEO reportedly targeted by an alleged Chinese spy ↗

    Company news about Nvidia

How we put this story together

Montara selects relevant source reports and adds topic-based reading guidance. Supported official headlines also contribute source-linked figures and explanations; unstated reporting details remain unknown. Headlines belong to the named publishers. Price comparisons are calculated from stored observations. This page is assembled automatically; it does not establish that news caused a market move.

Headlines and marked source summaries come from the linked publishers. Figures in focus identify supported official headline values and explain their limits. The broader topic explanations are reading guides. No AI market forecast is presented on this page.

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