Aug 19, 2026
Third straight S&P loss since Thursday's record. Fed minutes at 2 p.m.
Aug 18, 2026
Gold rose anyway, which is not how higher long yields usually work.
Aug 17, 2026
Only 8% of consumers expect income growth to beat inflation.
Aug 14, 2026
Bid-to-cover slipped to 2.392, under the recent average.
Aug 13, 2026
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq moved higher as AI earnings improved confidence and rate pressure eased.
Aug 12, 2026
The market held strong levels, but oil and rates became the next test after the record run.