Personal Investor

Stocks slip as long-end yields rise on inflation fears

Personal Investor
August 20, 2026

A brief bond-market respite gave way to rising yields after firmer data, pressuring equities into the close. 

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Revisiting Your Investment Policy Statement Before You React to Market Swings

Personal Investor
August 20, 2026

In the world of finance, as in politics, the impulse to react is often the most dangerous.

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Stocks edge higher as yields retreat; healthcare leads while chips lag

Personal Investor
August 19, 2026

A pullback in Treasury yields helped U.S. equities snap a three‑day dip, though early strength faded into the close.

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Stocks slip as oil stays firm and long yields push higher; tech leads the retreat

Personal Investor
August 18, 2026

U.S. stocks finished lower—pressure heaviest on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq while the Dow edged down—as crude stayed elevated and long‑end Treasury yields hovered near cycle highs amid a stalled U.S.–Iran truce; softer housing data added to the caution.

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Stocks slip as oil and yields rise; early chip strength fails to provide support

Personal Investor
August 17, 2026

U.S. equities eased after last week’s highs, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing lower as early gains in AI-linked semis couldn’t overcome a rebound in oil, firmer Treasury yields, and renewed Middle East jitters.

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Stocks slip from records as weak spending data and an oil bounce check the rally

Personal Investor
August 14, 2026

U.S. equities eased after the bell as a surprisingly soft July retail-sales report and a dip in consumer sentiment tested the recent risk-on tone. 

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