NYSE Research | Connect to opportunity Your browser is unsupported Please visit this URL to review a list of supported browsers. ICENYSENYSE CONNECTLOGIN Listings Trading Market Data Insights About NYSE Research Insights that connect you to opportunity At the New York Stock Exchange we strive to preserve integrity, drive innovation and promote greater understanding of our markets. Market Stats | Resources Daily U.S. Market Update Michael P. Reinking, CFA August 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EST Good morning, It finally felt like summer last week. Most major US indices ended the week modestly higher, after trading in a pretty tight range, consolidating right around all-time highs. The week’s inflation data was largely in line with expectations causing rate hike expectations to ease. The 2yr ended the week down a couple of basis points but yields at the long end moved higher. This has been a global phenomenon as investors struggle with increasing supply and shun duration. ICE Brent traded back up to the high 80’s as a deal with Iran remained elusive. The administration is pivoting to economic pressure with new measures expected to be released this week. It is a pretty quiet start to the week. S&P futures were modestly higher for most off the overnight session but have pulled back after a Sr. Iranian official warned of an escalation in the Strait and across the region if diplomacy fails. Oil prices have ticked up modestly. Not too much in the way of corporate headlines with the focus shifting to retail earnings starting tomorrow. Tech is bid up in the pre-market after a strong overnight session in Asia (DRAM +4.5%, SMH+1%). Investors are sifting through 13fs. Expand article Q2 Earnings Preview Weekly market recap Fed Recap Research Insights Behind the Record Volumes: A Hidden Opportunity The NYSE Closing Auction has long been the largest single liquidity event in US equities trading and, lately, every calendar quarter has brought new volume records. Read now Smaller Round Lots: Tighter Spreads, But Thinner Liquidity Discover how shrinking round lot sizes are sharpening spreads yet quietly thinning out liquidity beneath the surface. Read now Q3 2025 Options Industry Update NYSE Research recaps options industry landscape from Q3 2025. Read now The 2026 NYSE Market Microstructure Conference NYSE is pleased to announce its 2026 Academic/Industry Market Microstructure research conference. Please see the article for paper submission and registration information. Read now Find all of NYSE Research's articles on market quality, market structure, auctions, and options. Search now Daily U.S. Equity Market Statistics Resources Exchange Traded Products Exchange-traded products are one of the fastest growing investment products in the world, combining the simplicity of stocks with the diversified risk of mutual funds. View now NYSE Pillar® Our new integrated trading technology platform that will enable member firms to connect to all of our equities and options markets using a single specification. Learn more Options Through a dual options market structure, traders and brokers have choice and flexibility that comes from a mixture of electronic trading and open outcry interaction. Learn more ICE Vox Get news and insights from ICE. View Now Listings What to List How to List Listing Process Listing Resources Exchange Traded Products Global Advisory Sustainability Resource Center NYSE Board Services NYSE Connect Investor Access Corporate Services About Our History The Bell Media Center Behind the Scenes Events Careers Products Equities Options Bonds ETPs Data Trading and Data Information NYSE Data Products Equity Index Data Data Policies, Contracts & Guidelines Resources NYSE Community Recent Public Debuts Insights Listing Manager Regulation Pillar Trading System ICE Global Network Widget Library Privacy & Security Center Your Choices Terms of Use Do Not Sell My Personal Information © 2026 Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.