Global financial markets closed a turbulent week under pressure from climbing bond yields and inflation that has proved difficult to bring down, while equity markets across...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Category: Global Economy
ECB Governing Council Takes New Policy Steps Beyond Rate Decisions
The European Central Bank’s Governing Council has announced a set of policy decisions separate from its headline interest rate settings, signaling active management of the eurozone’s...
Global Inflation Pressures Build as Prolonged Conflict Weighs on World Economy
Inflation across the global economy continues to mount, with an ongoing armed conflict adding pressure to supply chains, energy costs, and food prices worldwide. The combination...
Rising Bond Yields Stoke Fears of a Global Spending Squeeze
Government borrowing costs are climbing across major economies, and investors are increasingly worried that higher yields could force painful cutbacks in public spending worldwide. Bond yields...