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Sign InAmid intense technical movements in US equity markets, the S&P 500 index recorded a robust weekly gain of 6.48%, primarily driven by equity options trading dynamics. According to analyst reports, a technical phenomenon known as a 'gamma squeeze' accelerated the index's upward momentum, as the hedging of options positions created a feedback loop that forced prices higher.
These technical shifts occurred alongside significant monetary decisions, with market data showing the US Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.75% on July 29, 2026. In the absence of real-time price levels, analysts note that the rally's strength was fueled by market makers being forced to hedge their exposure as prices rose, reinforcing the index's upward trend throughout the week.
Looking ahead, traders are monitoring the impact of macroeconomic data on the sustainability of this technical momentum. Following the release of Eurozone GDP growth at 1% and the Bank of England's decision to hold rates at 3.75% on July 30, 2026, focus remains on market stability once the gamma squeeze effects subside and how global monetary policies influence risk appetite.