Retail investors are increasingly drawn to IPOs for strong listing gains, but nearly half of companies listed since 2020 have struggled to retain those gains. Despite market volatility, many have managed positive returns over time, with more than half achieving 50% or more returns and a third seeing triple-digit gains.
Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries grow
The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies as traders scaled back tightening expectations. Soft economic data, including retail sales and job losses, influenced these shifts.
August 18, 2026