US stock market today: Wall Street snaps 3-day slide as Treasury yields fall

US stock market today: Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday after the US Treasury Department said it could increase its purchases of government bonds, easing some of the pressure that has been weighing on financial markets globally. The market also received support from strong spring-quarter earnings from Estee Lauder and other US companies.

Aug 19, 2026 - 21:00
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US stock market today: Wall Street snaps 3-day slide as Treasury yields fall
US stock market today: Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday after the US Treasury Department said it could increase its purchases of government bonds, easing some of the pressure that has been weighing on financial markets globally. The market also received support from strong spring-quarter earnings from Estee Lauder and other US companies.

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