Two closely watched economic reports landed this week with encouraging signals: US consumer prices rose more slowly than in recent months, and the British economy expanded...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Fed Faces a Delicate Balance as Markets Watch for Rate Signals
The Federal Reserve is navigating a narrow path between controlling inflation and keeping the economy on solid footing — and financial markets are paying close attention...
U.S. Stocks Post Strong Weekly Gains as Dow and Nasdaq Rally More Than 1,300 Points
U.S. equity markets closed out a strong week with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq each climbing more than 1,300 points. The broad rally...
Japan Bond Yields Climb as Investors Price In Faster BOJ Rate Hikes
Japanese government bond yields moved higher as traders increased their bets that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates sooner and more aggressively than previously...