The Business News Headlines 30 July 2026

Understanding the sluggish growth of the U.S. economy is where we start this evening. This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 30th day of July, thanks for being with us. In other news, Wall Street roared back today with a nod to Microsoft. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed yet again. The European Union is offering billions to companies who wish to build data centers there…and why. Strong sales of the Apple iPhone drive revenue higher and better than expectations. In more earnings news Amazon also reported a strong quarter. We’ll check the numbers in The Wall Street Report and FIFA is back in the news as Europe threatens a boycott of the World Cup.

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