US Stocks Rise on Friday to Trim Weekly Losses Despite Rising Bond Yields

Options trader Anthony Spina works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, in New York. (AP

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, trimming weekly losses despite a jump in the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.73% and persistent oil market volatility tied to Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, Asian and Indian indices rebounded after the U.S. Treasury announced plans to expand long-dated debt buybacks. Wall Street Trims Weekly Losses Despite Rising Bond Yields U.S. … Read more