Jim Cramer says market pessimism is creating buying opportunities

Jim Cramer says market pessimism is creating buying opportunities Jim Cramer says market pessimism is creating buying opportunities · Quartz · Bloomberg / Getty Images Cris Tolomia Wed, August 19, 2026 at 7:37 AM EDT 2 min read CL=F ^TYX Jim Cramer said Tuesday that widespread pessimism in financial markets is pushing down prices even as parts of the economy remain strong, creating what he sees as attractive entry points for investors willing to absorb near-term volatility. His comments came against a backdrop of climbing Treasury yields, stubborn inflation, and surging oil prices that dragged stocks lower across the board Tuesday. The 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.33% while Brent crude crossed $90 a barrel, with diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran showing no signs of progress. "I know 'not bad' isn't much of a clarion call. But you're certainly getting better prices than you'd see if the backdrop were good," the "Mad Money" host said on CNBC. "Maybe that's the way to think about it. That's the opportunity, and the cost seems to be manageable, even if this likely isn't the exact bottom." Cramer argued that fears surrounding both oil and bonds may be overdone. In his view, Brent crude is unlikely to climb much past $100 a barrel, given that new supply is set to enter the market. On the bond side, he said higher Treasury yields could draw in buyers seeking to lock in returns on government debt — which would, in turn, push yields lower, since bond yields move inversely…