Stock Market Today, Aug. 17: Markets Inch Lower and Treasury Yields Rise as Investors Wait for Retail Earnings
On Aug. 17, 2026, bond yields climbed while major indices drifted near record levels ahead of pivotal retail earnings reports.
Overview
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 0.50% to 7,747, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) slipped 0.31% to 26,647, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) lost 0.51% to 53,460 as indices drifted near record levels ahead of pivotal retail corporate earnings reports.
Gold prices rose 0.80% to $4,472.90 as of U.S. market close, and the 10-Year Treasury yield climbed 0.05% to 4.68% while Industrials led sector gainers, Communication Services finished as the primary laggard, and Utilities also fell.
Details
Space Exploration Technologies (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares rebounded 4.5% on new positive notes from analysts, while Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) was today's biggest loser on the S&P 500, dropping 7.3%.
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