Dow Rallies 600 Points as Oil, Yields, and Bond Sell-Off Ease Together

On August 26, 2026, the Dow climbed roughly 600 points, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq joining the rally. Oil prices fell, Treasury yields (the interest rate the government pays bondholders) retreated, and a bond sell-off eased — all at once. Earlier in 2026, cheaper oil alone hadn't lifted stocks. Chipmakers led ahead of Nvidia's earnings, the report driving index swings all year.