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Data from Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Current as of 3:08 AM

U.S. equity markets closed higher yesterday, August 25, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on government emerges as a force in india’s equity fundraising boom. --- *Data reflects yesterday's market close.*

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Global1h ago

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Slides Most Since February on Sales

Shares of Australia’s Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. tumbled the most in about six months as the struggling fast-food chain reported a further decline in sales across several markets.

Bloomberg Markets
Global1h ago

Takaichi Says Japan Will ‘Protect’ ICC From US Push to Dismantle

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan would defend the International Criminal Court as it comes under increasing pressure from the US, most recently through the sanctioning of its Japanese...

Bloomberg Markets
Global1h ago

South Korea challenges China on Arctic trade route

Seoul hopes polar sea highway will reduce reliance on chokepoints such as Hormuz and revive ailing city of Busan

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Australia’s Second-Largest Pension Makes Big Bet on Yen Strength

Australia’s second-largest pension has built its biggest overweight position in the Japanese yen in years, betting that markets are underpricing Bank of Japan interest rate hikes.

Bloomberg Markets
Global1h ago

Trump-backed candidate wins South Carolina primary

Darline Graham’s victory reinforces president’s hold on the Republican Party ahead of November’s midterm elections

Financial Times
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Citadel Securities’ Flight Reverses Bearish Call on Long Bonds

Citadel Securities’ Frank Flight, who just last month warned of a “cruel summer” for US bond investors, now sees the balance of risks tilted toward a rally, citing crowded bearish positioning and...

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Data from Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Current as of 3:08 AM

U.S. equity markets closed higher yesterday, August 25, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on government emerges as a force in india’s equity fundraising boom. --- *Data reflects yesterday's market close.*

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