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Nasdaq 100 rises 0.2% to 26,331.09 amid Treasury's bond-buying plan and strong earnings.
The Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.2% to 26,331.09 on August 19, 2026, following the U.S. Treasury Department's announcement to increase purchases of longer-term Treasurys, aiming to alleviate bond market pressures. Additionally, robust earnings reports from companies like Estee Lauder and Target bolstered investor sentiment. However, concerns over rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing war in Iran, continue to weigh on the market.
Key points
- U.S. Treasury's bond-buying plan to ease market pressures.
- Strong earnings from Estee Lauder and Target.
- Rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions.
Sources
- How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 8/19/2026Associated Press · August 19, 2026
- US stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond marketAssociated Press · August 19, 2026
- Nasdaq Sinks as Bond Yields Pressure Tech Stocks: Stock Market TodayKiplinger · August 18, 2026
- World shares are mixed and Brent crude is higher after worries over stagflation pull US stocks lowerThe1News · August 17, 2026
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