U.S. Treasury yields have been climbing, and the move is drawing attention well beyond American borders. When the world’s benchmark borrowing rate rises, the effects tend...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Fed Holds Rates Steady — What It Means for Global Markets
The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting. The decision carries ripple effects well beyond U.S....
U.S. Economy Slows in Second Quarter, GDP Growth Comes in at 1.5%
The U.S. economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter of 2026, with gross domestic product growing at an annualized rate of 1.5%. The...
U.S. Tariffs May Be Quietly Reshaping Global Trade Flows — Away From America
A wave of U.S. tariffs is prompting emerging-market economies to deepen trade ties with one another, potentially accelerating a long-run shift in how global commerce is...