US Markets Under Pressure – Massive Economic Sanctions Against Iran – US Treasury Expands Bond Buyback Program – Bitcoin Ignites Price Fireworks Due to Clarity Act – Amazon Launches Triple Offensive in Logistics and Streaming – Alphabet Cementing Robotaxi Dominance with Own 5nm Chip – Micron Invests $10 Billion in US Research Lab – Broadcom Plans $60 Billion Loan for AI Infrastructure – Walmart Disappoints on US Revenue Growth – Ross Stores Shines with Strong Customer Growth – Advance Auto Parts Suffers from Consumer Hesitation
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After the recent trading day on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the US markets found themselves caught in a downward spiral shaped by geopolitical tensions and interest rate fears. The Dow Jones lost 1.31% and closed at 52,762.30 points, while the S&P 500 fell by 0.86% to 7,641.63 points. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite changed by -1.00% to 26,067.17 points. The macroeconomic environment was severely shaken by the Trump administration's announcement of unleashing an economic D-Day scenario against Iran, which, combined with historically weak...
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