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Oil Prices, Treasury Yields Rise With Mideast Concerns
Stocks start out the week by slipping.
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Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman if It 'Gets in the Way' of Iran Conflict
U.S. forces could strike the Gulf nation if it interfered in the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the president said.
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U.S. Home-Builder Sentiment Still Muted by Affordability Concerns
The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index inched up to 35 in August from 34 in July as concerns about high mortgage rates, rising construction costs and the economy persisted.
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Canada Inflation Heats Up to 3% in July
The consumer-price index rose 0.5% in July, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3%, Statistics Canada said.
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New York Manufacturing Activity Accelerates in August
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that its statewide manufacturing index of business conditions rose to 20.6, its highest reading in four years.
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The National Debt Is Wreaking Havoc With Bonds. Where We Go From Here.
The U.S. shows no sign that its borrowing will let up anytime soon. And that, plus market volality and inflation, is a potent mixture.
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China's Economy Weakens on Several Fronts as Property Bust Worsens
Economic activity cooled as surging exports fueled by the AI boom failed to offset weakness in domestic demand.
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Growing Rate-Hike Bets Push 10-Year JGB Yield to Three-Decade High
Markets are rapidly pricing in tightening by the Bank of Japan at its next meeting in September, as a weak yen threatens to push up inflation.
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Earnings Are Crushing It. Stocks Are Riding High. Why Isn't Wall Street Moving on S&P 500 Price Targets?
Even bullish outlooks only suggest modest gains between now and the end of the year.
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Why Big Tech's AI Spending Is $3 Trillion Higher Than It Seems
Massive spending commitments for data-center leases and chips aren't shown on companies' balance sheets.
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Japan's Economy Keeps Growing, But Weak Spending Could Vex BOJ
The Japanese economy managed to notch a third straight quarter of growth, but weaker spending slowed the pace of expansion, potentially complicating matters for the central bank.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
August 17, 2026 19:15 ET (23:15 GMT)
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