A sharp pullback in semiconductor stocks sent ripples through equity markets worldwide, as a crowded trade in high-flying tech names began to reverse. The move highlights...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Japan Reaffirms Bank of Japan Independence as Bond Yields Hit Three-Decade High
Japanese authorities have moved to publicly reassert the independence of the Bank of Japan after a surge in government bond yields to their highest level in...
Geopolitical Tensions Add to Market Stress, but a $7.8 Trillion Debt Milestone Looms Larger for Investors
Fighting in the Middle East has rattled financial markets in recent sessions, pushing volatility higher. But a longer-running concern — the scale of U.S. government debt...
Global Economy Holds Steady Despite Middle East Conflict, But Major Risks Remain, Top Institutions Warn
The world’s leading economic institutions say the global economy has shown surprising resilience in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but they are...