American equity markets closed lower in the latest session, caught between weak retail earnings and a rise in oil prices that added to investor caution. Wall...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Stocks slip as bond yields surge and oil prices climb
U.S. stocks pulled back in recent trading as a jump in bond yields and rising oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The twin pressures revived concerns...
Fed Officials Held Rates Steady in January, Minutes Show Caution on Inflation
Federal Reserve policymakers kept interest rates unchanged at their late-January meeting, with meeting minutes signaling that officials remain watchful on inflation before considering any further moves....
Rate-Hike Expectations Spread Across Global Central Banks
Pressure to raise interest rates is no longer confined to the United States. Investors and analysts are increasingly pricing in tighter monetary policy from major central...