https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-plunges-700-points-as-surging-treasury-yields-walmart-sales-shock-wall-streetContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-plunges-700-points-as-surging-treasury-yields-walmart-sales-shock-wall-streethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dow-plunges-700-points-as-surging-treasury-yields-walmart-sales-shock-wall-street#u46662Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:20:22 +0000The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 700 points on August 20, 2026, as Treasury yields and crude oil prices surged. Market volatility followed threats of "economic warfare" from Donald Trump, which pushed bond yields higher and shocked investors. Walmart sales figures also contributed to the downturn. While major indices ended lower, S&P 500 futures have since ticked higher after the index broke a three-day losing streak.Why it mattersRising bond yields typically pressure stock valuations by increasing borrowing costs and making fixed-income assets more attractive. The simult