Daily Market Snapshot: September 8, 2026

Brought to you by your local Edward Jones financial advisors. Tuesday 9/8/2026 a.m. Markets open mostly lower as geopolitical tensions return to focus – U.S. equity markets are trading mostly lower to start the week following reports of overnight attacks on Saudi energy facilities. Oil prices have moved higher in response, with WTI crude trading around $93 per barrel. Overseas, Asian markets finished mostly lower, while European markets are little changed. Most sectors of the S&P 500 are opening flat to modestly lower, although energy and utilities are among the relative outperformers in early trading. Despite the rise in oil prices, bond yields are little changed, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hovering around 4.78% to begin the day. Geopolitical tensions in focus to begin the week – Geopolitical tensions are back in focus to start the week following reports of Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities. Oil prices have moved higher in response, with Brent crude, the international benchmark, trading just below $100 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude above $93. Despite what the International Energy Agency has described as the largest disruption to global oil supply in history, financial markets and the global economy have remained resilient this year. Through last Friday's close, the S&P 500 had gained more than 12%, while international developed large-cap stocks had advanced more than 15% and emerging-market stocks had risen 27.1%. In our view, bouts of volatility could surface if geopolitical tensions escalate further, particularly as we navigate through a seasonally weak month of September. Nevertheless, we believe the longer-term outlook for stocks remains favorable, supported by healthy economic activity and robust corporate profit growth. Accordingly, we remain overweight stocks relative to bonds, with a preference for U.S. large- and mid-cap stocks, as well as emerging-market equities. Investors await key inflation data – Inflation will take center stage for markets this week, with the August producer price index (PPI) and consumer price index (CPI) scheduled for release on Thursday and Friday, respectively. We believe these reports will be particularly important because they represent the final major inflation readings before the Federal Reserve's September 15–16 meeting. Markets currently assign a roughly 58% probability to an interest-rate hike. Recent inflation data have shown what we consider to be encouraging signs of moderation, particularly among core prices, which exclude food and energy. Core CPI increased at a 1.6% annualized rate over the three months through July, marking its first three-month reading below 2% this year. Timelier measures of housing costs, along with modest wage growth, suggest that further disinflation may be in the pipeline. Nevertheless, inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target, and ongoing risks associated with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could place renewed upward pressure on energy and transportation costs. With labor-market conditions remaining healthy, the Fed is also likely to focus squarely on its price stability mandate. As a result, policymakers are likely to have limited tolerance for an upside inflation surprise, in our view. Important information: This is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as specific investment advice. Investors should make investment decisions based on their unique investment objectives and financial situation. While the information is believed to be accurate, it is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Investors should understand the risks involved in owning investments, including interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. The value of investments fluctuates and investors can lose some or all of their principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Market indexes are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly and are not meant to depict an actual investment. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Systematic investing does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Investors should consider their willingness to keep investing when share prices are declining. Dividends may be increased, decreased or eliminated at any time without notice. Special risks are inherent in international investing, including those related to currency fluctuations and foreign political and economic events. This section and content are designed for U.S. residents only. The services offered within this section are available exclusively through our U.S. financial advisors. Edward Jones' U.S. financial advisors may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.