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US close: Stocks higher as Treasury buyback plan pulls long‑term yields lower

Wed 19 August 2026 23:41

(Sharecast News) - Major indices closed higher on Wednesday as long‑dated Treasury yields retreated after the US Treasury said it would significantly expand buybacks of longer‑term government debt.

Europe close: Shares close lower as US Treasury doubles debt buyback

Wed 19 August 2026 15:19

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets closed lower on Wednesday as rising bond yields and oil prices remained in focus as the US Treasury said it was doubling its debt buyback to calm investors.

US open: Stocks mixed as Treasury buyback plan pulls yields lower

Wed 19 August 2026 14:24

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street trading got off to a mixed start on Wednesday as long‑dated Treasury yields retreated after the US Treasury said it would significantly expand buybacks of longer‑term government debt.

Asia report: Stocks tank as bond sell-off intensifies

Wed 19 August 2026 12:32

(Sharecast News) - Asian stocks were sold off sharply on Wednesday, with heavy falls across Tokyo, Shanghai and Seoul as rising bond yields continued to hammer investor sentiment.

London midday: FTSE edges lower as investors digest inflation figures

Wed 19 August 2026 11:14

(Sharecast News) - London stocks had dipped into the red by midday on Wednesday after a steady start, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.

Europe midday: Shares down as rising oil prices, bond yields weigh

Wed 19 August 2026 10:27

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets were lower on Wednesday, tracking weaker US and Asian bourses as rising bond yields and oil prices weighed on sentiment along with another sell-off in tech stocks over artificial intelligence investment levels.

London open: FTSE flat as investors mull inflation data

Wed 19 August 2026 08:21

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were steady in early trade on Wednesday despite a strong performance from the mining sector, as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.

Europe open: Shares broadly lower on bond, AI, oil concerns

Wed 19 August 2026 08:08

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets were broadly lower on Wednesday, tracking weaker US and Asian bourses as rising bond yields and oil prices weighed on sentiment along with another sell-off in tech stocks over artificial intelligence investment l

London pre-open: Stocks to edge lower as investors mull inflation data

Wed 19 August 2026 07:35

(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge lower at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.

London close: FTSE ends just higher as gold miners surge

Wed 19 August 2026 07:15

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended a fairly quiet session just higher on Wednesday, after the US Treasury said it will double the size of its long-term government debt repurchases, and as investors mulled the latest UK inflation figures.