Monthly Archives: August 2026
BoE to end its support of the Gilt Market
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
U.S. equities edged lower throughout yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, was able to edge slightly higher by 0.12% to close at 29239.19. The S&P 500 lost 0.65% to close at 3588.84. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreated 1.1% to close at 10426.19. The risk-off sentiment was driven by comments from BoE governor Andrew Continue Reading
Producer Price Index rose, Market awaits Inflation data
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
US equity fell on Wednesday, with investors bracing for Thursday’s reading on consumer prices. Producer Price Index figures of 0.4% on Wednesday showed prices paid to US producers rose in September by more than expected ahead of a key measure of consumer inflation due Thursday that’s set to return to a four-decade high. It’s also Continue Reading
US CPI released higher at 8.2%
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
U.S. equities experienced a volatile trading session with the release of U.S. CPI data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.83% to close at 30038.72. The S&P 500 gained 2.6% to close at 3669.91. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.23% to close at 10649.15. U.S. equities futures continued to rise after the bell as U.S. Continue Reading
US Stocks lower on Friday, US 10-year treasury yields rise above 4%
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
U.S. stocks edged lower on the last trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.34% to close at 29634.83. The S&P 500 dropped 2.37% to close at 3593.07. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slumped 3.08% to close at 10321.39. Equities reversed gains from Thursday’s turbulent trading as U.S. short-term yields soared. The Continue Reading
Q3 financial earnings have boosted market sentiment
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
U.S. equities rallied on the first trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.86% to close at 30185.82. The S&P 500 jumped 2.65% to close at 3677.95. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared 3.43% to close at 10675.8. Equities rallied as Q3 earnings from the financial sector have boosted investing sentiment. Bank Continue Reading
Better-than-expected earnings boost US stocks
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:00 am, by josephine
U.S. equities extended their gains into the second trading day of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.12% to close at 30523.8. The S&P 500 gained 1.14% to close at 3719.98. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite edged 0.9% higher to close at 10772.4. Equities continued to be buoyed by better-than-expected earnings releases. Netflix reported Continue Reading
US Equities snapped a two-day winning streak as treasury yields rallied
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:00 am, by josephine
U.S. equities traded lower over the course of yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.33% to close at 30423.81. The S&P 500 lost 0.67% to close at 3695.16. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 0.85% to close at 10680.51. U.S. equities snapped a two-day winning streak as treasury yields rallied; however, the three major Continue Reading
Stocks were volatile Thursday, as 10-year yields spiked
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:00 am, by josephine
U.S. equities traded lower over the course of yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.3% to close at 30333.59. The S&P500 lost 0.8% to close at 3665.78. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lost 0.61% to close at 10614.84. Equities rose in the first half of the American trading session, as the initial jobless claims Continue Reading
US 10-year treasury yield dropped, Fed possibly to slow the pace of hikes
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:00 am, by josephine
U.S. equities traded higher over the course of yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.47% to close at 31082.56. The S&P500 gained 2.37% to close at 3752.75 The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 2.31% to close at 10859.72. Equities hit the best week since June despite the 10-year Treasury yield surging to its highest Continue Reading
US stocks rise on the first day of the week
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:00 am, by josephine
U.S. equities traded higher over the course of yesterday’s trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.34% to close at 31499.62. The S&P500 gained 1.19% to close at 3797.34. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.86% to close at 10952.61. The Dow came back from its best 3-week stretch since Nov 2022 and closed at the Continue Reading
