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...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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U.S. Stocks Hold Steady as AI Optimism Offsets Pressure from Elevated Treasury Yields
U.S. equities were little changed in midday trading, with gains in artificial intelligence-linked shares helping to balance headwinds from a 10-year Treasury yield sitting near 4.73%....
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, Revises Economic Outlook
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, while also updating its assessment of how the Japanese economy is...
Markets Brace for AI Earnings Wave and Key Jobs Report in a Busy Week Ahead
Investors are heading into a high-stakes stretch with major technology companies reporting earnings and a closely watched U.S. jobs report due. The combination could set the...