World stocks inch up as oil drops on Hormuz hopes ahead of data, Nvidia results

By Johann M Cherian and Ankur Banerjee Aug 26 (Reuters) - Global stocks edged up and weaker oil prices pushed bond yields lower on Wednesday on hopes that the vital Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data and another pivotal earnings report from AI heavyweight Nvidia.

Aug 26, 2026 - 21:00
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World stocks inch up as oil drops on Hormuz hopes ahead of data, Nvidia results
By Johann M Cherian and Ankur Banerjee Aug 26 (Reuters) - Global stocks edged up and weaker oil prices pushed bond yields lower on Wednesday on hopes that the vital Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data and another pivotal earnings report from AI heavyweight Nvidia.

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