U.S. stocks climbed in recent trading, building on fresh record highs as steady oil prices kept energy-driven inflation worries off the table for the moment. Major...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Dollar Holds Firm as U.S. Economic Data Points to Continued Resilience
The U.S. dollar has found support in recent trading as a run of economic data suggests the American economy remains on solid footing. Resilient growth readings...
U.S. Stocks Rise After Softer Jobs Data Eases Rate Pressure
U.S. equities moved higher after a softer-than-expected jobs report gave investors reason to believe the Federal Reserve may have more room to ease interest rates. The...
Falling Oil Prices Ease Inflation Fears on Wall Street, but Chip Stocks Weigh on Markets
A slide in crude oil prices gave U.S. stock investors some relief from inflation concerns in recent trading, though weakness in semiconductor shares kept the broader...