Dow falls 1.09% to 51,771 as tech earnings and oil weigh
The gist
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 571.42 points, or 1.09%, to 51,771.14, with the Nasdaq down 2.86%.
Tech earnings and oil are steering the index before a Fed rate decision.
How it unfolded
- Aug 17, 2026Stocks fell as Brent crude settled near $91 a barrel on Middle East risks, and 30-year Treasury yields hit their highest level since 2007.
- Aug 20, 2026The Dow dropped 700.84 points, or 1.32%, to 52,759.21, while the S&P 500 fell 0.87% and the Nasdaq lost 1%.
- Sep 8, 2026The Dow lost 1.2% as a renewed oil rally sent stocks lower, with Brent crude settling around $98 a barrel.