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Archived · 1 September 2026
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41% bullish — 41% of the articles that took a side on Dow Jones argued Dow Jones higher, articles published 25–31 August.
Dow Jones · 41% bullish. 41% of the articles that took a side on Dow Jones argued Dow Jones higher, articles published 25–31 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-26 | 54 |
| 2026-08-27 | 39 |
| 2026-08-28 | 59 |
| 2026-08-29 | 55 |
| 2026-08-30 | 53 |
| 2026-08-31 | 54 |
| 2026-09-01 | 41 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | 71 |
| 2026-08-04 | 72 |
| 2026-08-05 | 76 |
| 2026-08-06 | 95 |
| 2026-08-07 | 91 |
| 2026-08-08 | 88 |
| 2026-08-09 | 87 |
| 2026-08-10 | 86 |
| 2026-08-11 | 78 |
| 2026-08-12 | 64 |
| 2026-08-13 | 47 |
| 2026-08-14 | 57 |
| 2026-08-15 | 51 |
| 2026-08-16 | 50 |
| 2026-08-17 | 51 |
| 2026-08-18 | 51 |
| 2026-08-19 | 35 |
| 2026-08-20 | 40 |
| 2026-08-21 | 23 |
| 2026-08-22 | 28 |
| 2026-08-23 | 28 |
| 2026-08-24 | 28 |
| 2026-08-25 | 29 |
| 2026-08-26 | 54 |
| 2026-08-27 | 39 |
| 2026-08-28 | 59 |
| 2026-08-29 | 55 |
| 2026-08-30 | 53 |
| 2026-08-31 | 54 |
| 2026-09-01 | 41 |
Each point measures the previous seven days of directional articles. It describes coverage, not the probability of a rise in the Dow’s price.Articles published from 25 to 31 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 1 September 2026
Fears about Middle East tensions pushed the Dow conversation sharply negative today, reversing a brief calm stretch from earlier this week.
What changed
US-Iran Tensions Pressure Stocks now leads the bearish case — new
New in the bearish case: Geopolitical Oil Shock Dow Selloff
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3 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
US-Iran Tensions Pressure Stocks
Share of coverage
21.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions with Iran are causing U.S. stocks to dip.
Geopolitical Oil Shock Dow Selloff
Share of coverage
10.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Escalating geopolitical tensions and oil supply disruptions are causing a sharp sell-off in the Dow Jones.
Dow Blue-Chip Underperformance
Share of coverage
6.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The Dow's small loss indicates a lack of strong momentum compared to other indices.
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Dow Jones in this edition.
Accelerating
No accelerating narratives for Dow Jones in this edition.
Fading
No fading narratives for Dow Jones in this edition.
Steady
4 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
US-Iran Tensions Pressure Stocks
Share of coverage
21.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions with Iran are causing U.S. stocks to dip.
Geopolitical Oil Shock Dow Selloff
Share of coverage
10.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Escalating geopolitical tensions and oil supply disruptions are causing a sharp sell-off in the Dow Jones.
Dow Blue-Chip Underperformance
Share of coverage
6.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The Dow's small loss indicates a lack of strong momentum compared to other indices.
Dow Jones Early Session Momentum
Share of coverage
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Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Early positive momentum at market open suggests cautiously optimistic sentiment among market participants
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