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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Wall Street Slips as Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Stocks Ahead of Retail Earnings
U.S. stock indexes fell in recent trading as climbing oil prices put pressure on sentiment, with investors also holding back ahead of a fresh round of...
Fed Minutes, Retail Earnings, and Fresh Economic Data Set to Shape Markets in the Week Ahead
Investors are preparing for a busy stretch as the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes, a round of major retail earnings, and several closely watched economic reports...
Walmart, Target, and Home Depot Earnings to Test Consumer Resilience After Market Record
Three of America’s largest retailers are set to report quarterly results this week, offering investors one of their clearest windows yet into whether U.S. household spending...