Wall Street opens lower as rebound in bond yields dampens sentiment

Published Aug 20, 01:46 PM UTC

On Thursday, August 20, 2026, major US stock indexes opened lower as a rebound in government bond yields dampened investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 81.8 points, or 0.15%, to 53,381.22 at the open. Additionally, retail giant Walmart reported a rare sales miss, disappointing investors and contributing to the negative market mood. The article, published by The Business Times in Singapore, highlights the impact of rising bond yields and corporate earnings on market performance.