Stocks Rise and Oil Slips as Traders Eye Iran Threat, Nvidia Results
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell due to losses in technology stocks amid concerns over the U.S. pledge of an 'economic D-Day' against Iran and upcoming Nvidia earnings and inflation reports.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions targeting Iran's economic sectors and hinted at increased government bond buybacks to lower borrowing costs after the 30-year Treasury yield hit a 19-year high.
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Watch Stocks Bounce Before Nvidia as Bessent Faces Pushback | Open Interest 8/25/2026
Get a jump start on the US trading day with Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Nvidia tries to snap its losing streak ahead of earnings, while software stocks face a gut check. Scott Bessent faces pushback from his former mentor as Stan Druckenmiller calls Treasury's bond buying a mistake. Meanwhile, Bessent's Iran strategy risks putting Washington on a collision course with Beijing. Plus, Bob Doll, Crossmark Global Investments Chief Investment Officer, and Marija Veitmane, State Street Global Markets Head of Equity Research, on the market outlook ahead of Nvidia earnings and Jackson Hole.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end down on tech stocks
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended lower Monday, pulled down by technology stocks, as investors weighed fresh U.S. economic pressure against Iran and braced for a week that includes Nvidia earnings and a closely watched inflation report.
Stocks rise, oil slips as traders eye Iran threat
Oil prices dipped and stocks rose as traders assessed a US plan for “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, targeting its digital assets, gold, and shipping secto Read More: https://punchng.com/stocks-rise-oil-slips-as-traders-eye-iran-threat/
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