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Global MarketsJuly 30, 2026 at 07:53 PM

Microsoft's 16% Surge Revives Tech Sector: How It Impacted Markets

724FinanceDr. Yaman Ege

Microsoft's 16% Surge Revives Tech Sector: How It Impacted Markets

Global markets staged a resilient rebound after U.S. strikes on Iran and rising interest rates, with Microsoft's Azure cloud business surpassing $100 billion in revenue. The Nasdaq surged 2.4%, while the Dow Jones gained 0.8%, maintaining leadership. Meta's 9% drop contrasted sharply with Microsoft's 16% surge, reigniting sector optimism. Amazon and Apple's upcoming earnings reports, along with chip price hikes and volatile energy prices, are adding complexity. The Federal Reserve's rate decision and PCE data kept investors on edge. Microsoft's Azure milestone reinforces its cloud leadership, while Nvidia and AMD showed resilience amid supply chain tensions.

This rebound underscores the tech sector's durability even in a high-rate environment. In the shadow of the China-U.S. chip war, TSMC and ASML's production capacities have become strategic assets. Investors will closely monitor how these dynamics unfold with upcoming quarterly reports.