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Stocks & Bonds Fall as Oil Rises on Geopolitical Tensions | The Close

Stocks & Bonds Fall as Oil Rises on Geopolitical Tensions | The Close 8/17/2026

TL;DRMarkets dropped today as oil prices climbed due to geopolitical conflict.

Why it matters: Energy costs affect inflation, interest rates, and portfolio returns across sectors.

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Executive Director Katerina Simonetti, S&P Global Ratings Chief…

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