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Sign InIn a move reflecting the resilience of the US economy, equity markets rallied strongly following manufacturing data that exceeded analyst expectations. The US ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.6 in July, surpassing the consensus estimate of 54.0, while the employment index returned to expansion for the first time in 33 months. Furthermore, the Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimate was revised upward to 6.2% from 5%, signaling robust underlying economic momentum that bolstered investor sentiment.
Mega-cap technology stocks led the market advance as declining Treasury yields eased valuation pressures, with Microsoft climbing 4.93% and Meta surging 6.02%. Per market data, peer instruments showed significant activity, with META closing at $592.47 and TSM at $403.14 as of August 3, 2026. This rotation back into growth sectors occurred despite persistent price pressures in the manufacturing sector, as investors focused on the stronger-than-expected hiring conditions and improved GDP outlook.
At the close on August 3, 2026, MSFT stood at $488.07 and NVDA at $207.19, while AAPL lagged the broader sector to finish at $303.42. Investors are now watching for price consolidation at these levels following the sharp rebound. Looking ahead, the market has already processed the Fed's recent decision to hold interest rates at 3.75% on July 29, and the focus remains on whether this manufacturing strength can be sustained in the absence of immediate upcoming domestic catalysts.