Benzinga
17 Aug 2026, 06:22 UTC · 2h ago
Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today?
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Benzinga
17 Aug 2026, 06:22 UTC · 2h ago
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The 30-year U.S. government bond recently reached its highest yield at issuance since 2001 at 5.216%. — Elevated long-term yields increase borrowing costs and can compress valuation multiples for equities.
-0.60Trump drone tariffs are boosting domestic stocks such as AeroVironment, Kratos, Red Cat, and Ondas by shielding them from foreign competition. — Protectionist measures create a direct competitive advantage and revenue growth potential for specific domestic defense contractors.
+0.50Market commentator Mohamed El-Erian states a structurally resilient corporate earnings outlook is supporting a 'soft landing' or 'no landing' narrative. — Strong fundamentals provide a floor for equity prices despite macroeconomic headwinds.
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Polymarket traders estimate a 62% probability that the S&P 500 will open higher on August 17. — Short-term sentiment indicators suggest bullish leanings, though they are less material than structural yield shifts.
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Positive sentiment due to tariffs boosting U.S. stocks by shielding domestic makers from rivals.
Positive sentiment due to tariffs boosting U.S. stocks by shielding domestic makers from rivals.
Positive sentiment due to tariffs boosting U.S. stocks by shielding domestic makers from rivals.
Positive sentiment due to tariffs boosting U.S. stocks by shielding domestic makers from rivals.
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