Bonds come back to bite
Published: August 18, 2026
Duration: 9:12
Iran says it is shifting to a "fully offensive" military posture sending Brent crude back above $90 a barrel. Thirty-year bond yields are hitting multi-year highs as markets question the outlook for inflation. Tech giants are pouring money into AI infrastructure even as questions about returns remain unanswered.
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