Coverage dated August 24, 2026 to August 28, 2026

How major US stock indexes fared Friday 8/28/2026

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

The bond market swung as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, dipped Friday but not by much after economists said a speech by Chairman Kevin Warsh helped strengthen faith that the Fed will…

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9 articles, oldest first.

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    How major US stock indexes fared Monday 8/24/2026 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as the countdown ticks toward potentially market-moving events coming later in the week

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 8/25/2026 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Oil prices fell again, which helped ease worries in the bond market and support stock prices

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 8/26/2026 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    The U.S. stock market drifted through a quiet day of trading after a report said inflation last month was a touch worse than economists expected

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    How major US stock indexes fared Thursday 8/27/2026 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Technology stocks led Wall Street after Nvidia, Salesforce and others reported fatter profits for the spring than expected

  5. WTOP Washington DC

    How major US stock indexes fared Friday 8/28/2026 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    The bond market swung as investors built bets that the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control. U.S. stocks, meanwhile, dipped Friday but not by much after economists said a speech by Chairman Kevin Warsh helped strengthen faith that the Fed will…

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