Stock Market Stats for August 26, 2015

Major market statistics for the New York and Nasdaq Stock Exchanges, volatility indexes, U.S. dollar, and commodities

Karee Venema

Aug 26, 2015 at 4:54 PM

Another volatile day for U.S. markets resolved to the upside, as traders cheered upbeat economic data -- and suggestions a September rate hike could possibly be off the table. Here are the major market statistics for the New York and Nasdaq Stock Exchanges, volatility indexes, the U.S. dollar, and commodities for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. To read more about the big drivers and stock stories behind today's trading, check out Schaeffer's Market Recap: Pendulum Swings Bullishly; Dow Jones Industrial Average Adds 619.

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