New York, Sept 2, 2026 (AFP) - Wall Street stocks rise despite bond yields, oil rising

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2026-09-02

Wall Street stocks closed higher Wednesday, holding onto early gains after a temporary dip in oil prices and bond yields reversed following US President Donald Trump's renewed threats against Iran. Stocks have dropped and government bond yields have hit fresh multi-decade highs in recent days as elevated oil prices increase the prospect of sustained higher levels of inflation and central banks hiking interest rates in reaction. But the yield on t......

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