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Explained: What's behind last week's drop in the US share markets?

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Publish Date
Mon, 17 Aug 2026, 7:43pm

The US share market took a significant drop last Friday, and experts are unpacking the possible factors behind this.

Softer US retail sales, weaker consumer sentiment data and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the oil prices are likely factors behind the drop.

Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further.

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