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Report published July 28, 2026

US Market Intelligence: J.P. Morgan Afternoon Briefing – July 28, 2026

J.P. Morgan · July 28, 2026

US equities closed mixed as a Momentum selloff coincided with broadening gains in non-tech sectors. Investors are positioning for tomorrow's critical Fed decision and a heavy slate of tech earnings.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.The Fed is expected to hold rates tomorrow, with a 30% perceived probability of a hike despite consensus expecting a hold.
  • 2.Market momentum saw a significant selloff (-1.8z move) while non-tech sectors rallied, indicating a healthy broadening of price action.
  • 3.Earnings read-throughs suggest mixed consumer health; Visa sees no weakness in consumer spend, while Coca-Cola reports stability with some pressure.

Table of Contents

  • Ideas & Insights – In Brief
  • Afternoon Updates (News Links)
  • Catalysts Tomorrow (Full Week Calendar)
  • JPM Market Intel Equity & Macro Narrative
  • US Mkt Intel Fed Day Scenario Analysis
  • Daily Earnings Macro Read-Through
  • Trading Desk Commentary
  • US Mkt Intel View
  • News Links
  • Weekly Economic Data / Earnings
  • AI / Tech Catalysts
  • Political Catalysts

Report data

FED DAY- 1d Rot — as of July 28, 2026.

MetricEstimateContext
WTI Crude Oil79.26 USDContinued improvement in US/Iran MOU talks.
Momentum Index-3.6%Market rotation away from high-momentum/AI stocks.
Source: JPM Market Intelligence. This is a dated model snapshot, not a live forecast.

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