US stocks: US market rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus
2 sources·Updated August 21, 2026
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- Economic Times·5h agoUS stocks: US market rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus
Major U.S. stock indexes finished Friday higher, but recorded weekly declines. Investors reacted to fluctuating government bond yields and Middle East developments. Stronger services sector growth offset manufacturing slowdowns, easing some investor concerns. Oil futures settled…
Read at Economic Times → - The West Australian·11h agoWall Street rises amid focus on bond yields and Iran
US stocks have closed higher as investors backed shares in the healthcare sector and financial companies.
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