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Stock futures slip after Dow posts back-to-back weekly declines
Stock futures experienced a slight decline on Sunday night, reflecting investor concerns following the Dow's second consecutive weekly drop. Factors contributing to the downturn include rising Treasury yields, which reached their highest levels in nearly 20 years, and fears surrounding ongoing geopolitical tensions that could impact oil prices and inflation. As markets prepare for upcoming economic indicators and significant earnings reports, the atmosphere remains uncertain.
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Published 23 Aug 2026, 22:55 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Dow futures dropped 44 points, or 0.1%
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures fell 0.1% and 0.2%
- Last week, the Dow fell 0.8%, marking a second weekly decline
- U.S. Treasury bond yield exceeded 5.3%, a 20-year high
- Upcoming inflation data to be released on Wednesday
Interesting facts
- The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield is at levels not seen in nearly 20 years.
- Nvidia is expected to raise prices for servers with new chips by more than 15%.
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