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S&P 500 Posts First July Loss Since 2014, Chip Stocks Hit Hardest
MarketWatch·Saturday, 1 August 2026
The S&P 500 closed July with a monthly decline — its first July loss since 2014. Chip stocks had their worst month in 24 years, leading the broader selloff. The month ended with a whipsaw finish as investors tried to find direction.
Why It Matters
A down month for US equities and a historic crash in chip stocks signals real stress in global markets, affecting everyone from retail investors to pension funds holding international portfolios.
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