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Jim Cramer says the market is too negative — and that’s creating buying opportunities

CNBC · August 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM

CNBC’s Jim Cramer said widespread pessimism over rising rates, oil prices and inflation is pushing stocks lower and creating attractive buying opportunities.

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Jim Cramer says the market is too negative — and that’s creating buying opportunities

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