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S&P 500 edges down 0.1% to 7,675.70 amid higher-than-expected inflation report.
The S&P 500 experienced a slight decline of less than 0.1% to close at 7,675.70 on August 26, 2026, following a report indicating that inflation was slightly higher than economists had anticipated. This uptick in inflation led to a modest increase in Treasury yields, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates by the end of the year.
Key points
- The S&P 500 dipped by less than 0.1% to 7,675.70, remaining near its all-time high.
- Treasury yields ticked higher following the inflation report, with the 10-year yield increasing to 4.65%.
- Oil prices fluctuated during the trading day but ended slightly lower, with Brent crude dropping 3.6% to $87.27.
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