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Stocks Fall as High-Stakes Week Gets Underway: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg Markets·August 23, 2026·1 min read

Global equities fell as technology stocks dragged markets lower in a risk-off start to a week packed with high-stakes macro events and earnings. Oil prices declined, offering some relief to bonds. Investors are bracing for key economic data and corporate results that could set the tone for markets in the coming days.

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