Investors are bracing for a busy stretch of economic data and earnings results, with the monthly U.S. jobs report headlining a week that will test market...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Why Bad News Can Be Good News for Stocks
It seems counterintuitive, but stock prices can rise even when economic data disappoints. Understanding why helps investors make sense of market moves that otherwise look puzzling....
U.S. Stocks Climb as Inflation Data Cools, Shrugging Off IBM’s Sharp Decline
U.S. equity markets moved higher after fresh data pointed to easing inflation, giving investors reason for optimism even as a steep drop in IBM shares weighed...
Markets Navigate a Crowded Week of Economic Data and Fed Signals
A combination of fresh economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve officials gave investors a lot to weigh this week, pushing markets in multiple directions as...