Wendy's Weekly STOCK MARKET Report "Wall Street experienced a downturn last week" Presented by Wendy Nelson
Market Week: July 20, 2026
The Markets (as of market close July 17, 2026)
Wall Street experienced a downturn last week. Investors were in a "risk-off" mood as the war in Iran escalated, while AI and semiconductor shares dropped, which dragged the overall market lower. Each of the major market indexes lost value, ending a streak of favorable weekly performances. Traders moved away from Megacap shares, which pulled prices lower. Energy, consumer staples, real estate, and financials outperformed, while information technology, consumer discretionary, and communication services declined. Crude oil extended its gains to above $81.00 per barrel, reaching its highest level in a month, after Iran and the U.S. each launched more military strikes.
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