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Sunday, August 23, 2026
S&P 500
7,674.37
Dow Jones
53,277.01
Gold
3,340.15
Silver
69.55
Bitcoin
78,127
WTI Crude
86.48
Brent Crude
95.29
US Housing
410,700
CA Housing
575,394
UK House Price
171.40
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| Asset | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,674.37 | +2.47% |
| Dow Jones | 53,277.01 | +1.51% |
| Gold | 3,340.15 | -0.37% |
| Silver | 69.55 | +23.01% |
| Bitcoin | 78,127 | +24.23% |
| Brent Crude | 95.29 | -1.71% |
| WTI Crude | 86.48 | +0.37% |
| US Housing | 410,700 | +0.54% |
| CA Housing | 575,394 | -1.32% |
| UK House Price | 171.40 | -0.67% |
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