[187-2026] Rockets Meet Records: A Winning August Ends on a Tense Note

<p>US strikes on Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil back above $85 and the 10-year yield to its highest since January 2025, sending stocks modestly lower on Monday. Still, August closed as a winning month, with the Dow up 1.4%, the S&amp;P 500 gaining about 2.5% and the Nasdaq around 3%, powered by tech.</p><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; Follow me on LinkedIn:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/</p><p><br></p><p>&gt;&gt;&gt; Follow me on Instagram:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer for &quot;Capital Markets Quickie&quot; Podcast:</p><p>The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are based on information available at the time of recording and reflect the personal perspectives of the host. They do not represent the viewpoints of any other projects, cooperations, or affiliations the host may be involved in. &quot;Capital Markets Quickie&quot; does not offer financial advice. Before making any financial decisions, please conduct your own due diligence and consult with a financial advisor.</p>