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...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Dow Jumps 600 Points as Amazon Lifts Markets; Tech Stocks Mixed on Geopolitical Worries
U.S. stocks climbed sharply in recent trading, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining around 600 points, driven largely by a surge in Amazon’s share price....
Treasury Yields Rise as Strong U.S. Economy Tests Fed’s Rate Strategy
Bond markets are under pressure as persistent economic strength in the United States raises questions about whether the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy is doing enough...
European Central Bank Warns Climate Change Poses Growing Risk to Global Financial Stability
The European Central Bank has issued a warning that climate change represents a significant and rising threat to the global economy, even as equity markets continue...