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Stock Market Today (October 30, 2026): Nasdaq Sinks on AI Fears
Daily markets wrap for October 30, 2026: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, Europe, Asia, gold, oil and bitcoin in one table, plus what moved prices.
FinStackX Editorial Team ·
Stocks fell sharply in New York on Friday, October 30, as disappointing results from Intel and Amazon revived worries about AI spending. Gold and Asian shares also fell, while oil rose.
Markets at a glance
| Asset | Level | Change | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,580.07 | -1.8% | Oct 30 close |
| Nasdaq Composite | 25,437.00 | -2.86% | Oct 30 close |
| Dow Jones | 51,770.31 | -1.1% | Oct 30 close |
| Russell 2000 | 2,811.84 | -1.7% | Oct 30 close |
| FTSE 100 | 10,729.78 | +0.07% | Oct 30 close |
| DAX (Germany) | n/a | -0.85% | Oct 30 close |
| CAC 40 (France) | 7,969.42 | little changed | Oct 30 close |
| STOXX 600 | 646.75 | -0.36% | Oct 30 close |
| Nikkei 225 (Japan) | 63,290.11 | -2.12% | Oct 30 close |
| Hang Seng (Hong Kong) | 23,294.42 | +1.46% | Oct 30 close |
| Gold futures | $3,884.90 | -3.6% | Oct 30 settle |
| Brent crude (January) | $113.43 | rose | Oct 30 settle |
| WTI crude | $104.12 | rose | Oct 30 settle |
| Bitcoin | about $77,381 | about -$2,656 vs day before | 8:15 a.m. ET, Oct 30 |
| US 10-year yield | n/a | n/a | not verified |
| EUR/USD | n/a | n/a | not verified |
Sources: Yahoo Finance, BBN Times, Investing.com, FinanceFeeds, CryptoTicker, Fortune. Figures come from different outlets and times; "n/a" means we could not verify a level.
What moved markets
- Tech earnings. Intel shares fell about 29% after weak guidance and supply problems, and Amazon's spending plans worried investors, CNBC reported. The S&P 500 had its worst day since June.
- Oil. Brent rose on reports of a tanker attack and mine claims near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
- Gold. Gold futures fell 3.6% as bets on a Fed rate hike grew; our full gold report has the details.
- Japan. The Nikkei fell after the Bank of Japan held rates at 1.25%.
What to watch next
The week ahead is packed: Apple earnings on Monday, US midterm elections and AMD earnings on Tuesday, and the October jobs report on Friday, November 6.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance: How major US stock indexes fared
- CNBC: Amazon, Intel shares fall after earnings
- FinanceFeeds: Brent crude oil price
- Fortune: Price of Bitcoin, October 30
- BBN Times: FTSE 100
This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Markets move quickly; check live prices before making decisions.
