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⬤ MEDIUM 17 Aug 2026, 04:02 UTC

US Stock Market: Fed uncertainty, oil prices in focus as earnings sustain market optimism

Investors enter the week focused on interest rates, inflation and geopolitical risks, while strong corporate earnings support equities. The Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium and AI infrastructure spending remain key market catalysts. Robust earnings, positive guidance and Big Tech investment could offset macroeconomic concerns, though higher oil prices remain a potential threat.
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