New York, Aug 21, 2026 (AFP) - US stocks bounce back at open after days of bond concerns

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2026-08-21
Wall Street stocks opened higher early Friday, with major indexes bouncing back after days of low sentiment driven by concern over persistently rising US bond yields. About 10 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.6 percent to 53,073.47 points. The broad-based S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent to 7,670.85 points, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index was up 0.2 percent at 26,129.68. Trading in recent days has been driven by......
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WINDHOEK, 21 August 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse launched the National Steering Committee on the Informal Economy in Windhoek, urging prioritisation of practical actions over bureaucracy. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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WINDHOEK, 21 August 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse launched the National Steering Committee on the Informal Economy in Windhoek, urging prioritisation of practical actions over bureaucracy. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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