Monthly Archives: August 2026
Multiple Baltic Sea gas pipeline leaks raise concerns
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
In the Eurozone, multiple leaks in Russia’s gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea raise concerns about the escalating energy conflict between Europe and Russia, which pushed European natural gas prices higher and exerted bearish pressure on investors’ moods. US stocks declined on Tuesday, dropping for the sixth session and ending a volatile session lower as Continue Reading
Bank of England to acquire UK long-term bonds to restore market conditions
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
US stocks rallied on Wednesday, regaining upside strength and ending their six-day slide after the Bank of England’s decision to stage a market intervention boosted UK bonds and tentatively calmed markets. The BOE decided to buy long-dated UK government bonds starting today to restore market conditions and later confirmed that it could buy just £1.025 Continue Reading
US Real GDP contracted by 0.6%, US stocks tumbled
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
US stocks tumbled on Thursday, suffering from heavy daily losses and plunged to the lowest since November 2020 as another group of Federal Reserve officials struck a hawkish tone on policy tightening. Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester cited on Thursday that they are not yet at a point where they could Continue Reading
The 10-year treasury yield rose above 3.8% as short-term rate expectations increased
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
U.S. equities have continued to edge lower on the last trading day of the week. The benchmark U.S. 10-year treasury yield recovered above 3.8% as short-term interest rate expectations continue to rise. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.71%, the S&P 500 slid 1.51%, and the Nasdaq composite lost 1.51%. U.S. equities have suffered their Continue Reading
US Stocks rallied, 10-year treasury fell below 3.7%
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
U.S. stocks rallied on the first trading day of the month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 765.38 points to close at 29,490.89. The S&P 500 gained 2.6% to close at 3678.43. The Nasdaq Composite rose 2.3% to close at 10,815.43. The benchmark U.S. 10-year treasury yield fell below 3.7% and was last seen trading Continue Reading
JOLTS reported lower, US Dollar Weakened
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
The U.S. stocks market rose for a second straight session on Tuesday as investors hoped that the Federal Reserve may ease its aggressive tightening stance in response to employment data. The S&P 500 climbed 112 points (+2.90%) to 3,790, while the Nasdaq 100 surged 352 points (+2.93%) to 11,582 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average Continue Reading
US Stocks declined, OPEC+ to cut oil production
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
U.S. equities retreated throughout yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.14% to close at 30273.87. The S&P 500 lost 0.2% to close at 3783.28. The Nasdaq composite slipped 0.25% to close at 11148.64. U.S. ADP nonfarm employment change printed 208K, beating estimates of 185K. The ISM non-manufacturing PMI came in at 56.7, lower Continue Reading
US Jobless Claims higher, Market waits for NFP
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
U.S. equities traded lower throughout yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 1.15% to close at 29926.94. The S&P 500 dropped 1.02% to close at 3744.52. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite edged 0.68% lower to close at 11073.31. Learn more about Indices with VT Markets U.S. initial jobless claims came in at 219K, above market Continue Reading
US Unemployment and Payroll data surprised the Market
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
U.S. equities ended the week with a sharp drop throughout last Friday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 630 points to close at 29296.79. The S&P 500 slid 2.8% to close at 3639.66. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite lost 3.8% to close at 10652.4. U.S. equities fell as the unemployment rate and payrolls jumped above Continue Reading
Washington to restrict China’s access to US technology
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
U.S. equities fell for the fourth straight day as growth fears and geopolitical risks weigh on market sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.32% to close at 29202.88. The S&P 500 shed 0.75% to close at 3612.39. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.04% to close at 100542.1. Washington’s decision to further restrict China’s access Continue Reading
