https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-major-indexes-retreat-as-tech-shares-sink-oil-prices-rise-furtherContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-major-indexes-retreat-as-tech-shares-sink-oil-prices-rise-furtherhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-major-indexes-retreat-as-tech-shares-sink-oil-prices-rise-further#u45207Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:36:42 +0000US stock market indexes fell as tech shares declined and oil prices rose further. Treasury yields also increased amid Middle East concerns. This comes after a weak start to the week for Wall Street, with higher oil prices and rising yields hurting stocks. Futures pointed to a lower open, with tech shares and bond yields surging.Why it mattersThe stock market is reacting to rising oil prices and Treasury yields, which have been driven by concerns in the Middle East. The US-Iran ceasefire expiring has contributed to the increase in oil prices and bond yields. This has put pressure on stocks, par