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U.S. stock market on the 20th: Dow rebounds above 50,000 as interest rate surge pauses

Thu May 21, 2026 8:16 am JST Market

U.S. stock markets on the 20th saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise 645.47 points to 50,009.35, rebounding and recovering the 50,000 level. President Trump commented that negotiations with Iran are in their final stages, leading to a decline in U.S. crude oil futures. Expectations that inflation risks would recede prompted a drop in long-term U.S. interest rates, supporting the stock market.

Boeing , Nike , and Goldman Sachs Group posted significant gains. Roblox and Cava Group moved to higher price levels, while Toll Brothers , Morgan Stanley , and Talen Energy surged. On the other hand, UnitedHealth Group was lackluster, while Chevron and Target were weak.

The Nasdaq Composite Index rose 399.64 points to 26,270.35, rebounding for the first time in four days. Amazon.com and Tesla were firm. Advanced Micro Devices and Intel jumped, and Arm Holdings soared. Meanwhile, Walmart and Costco Wholesale declined, Intuit tested lower levels, and Hasbro fell sharply.

Source: MINKABU PRESS

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