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Global equities reach record levels worldwide; bond yields near multi-decade highs. Views at a glance – August 2026 Views at a glance – August 2026 Strong earnings and growing demand for AI continue to support equity markets, although rising bond yields could become a headwind. Equities resilient as bond yields rise Global equities have reached mid-summer at record levels. The fundamental backdrop remains supportive, with resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and further evidence of growing demand for AI services. The picture in bond markets is more challenging and could yet become a headwind for equities. Yields on long-dated bonds are close to their highest levels in decades, even after a slight retreat in recent days. Continued concern around energy-driven inflation is one factor behind the move, but not the only one. Heavy debt issuance by the largest technology companies is putting pressure on corporate bond markets and may be increasing competition for investors’ capital. There is also more uncertainty about the outlook for monetary policy, as markets adjust to new leadership and a new communication strategy at the Federal Reserve. ...

Global equities rose in July 2026; Energy leads amid oil-price rise tied to Iran. Monthly markets review - July 2026 Monthly markets review - July 2026 A review of markets in July when commodities gained amid higher oil prices and value stocks performed well. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI World index, edged marginally higher in July. The month was marked by a rotation away from some high growth parts of the market that have previously performed well, and towards some lower valued sectors. Global bond markets were largely driven by expectations for higher inflation. Commodities gained amid higher oil prices as the Iran conflict escalated. ...

Global equities edge higher in July; Oil surge lifts energy sector amid Iran conflict Monthly markets review - July 2026 Monthly markets review - July 2026 A review of markets in July when commodities gained amid higher oil prices and value stocks performed well. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI World index, edged marginally higher in July. The month was marked by a rotation away from some high growth parts of the market that have previously performed well, and towards some lower valued sectors. Global bond markets were largely driven by expectations for higher inflation. Commodities gained amid higher oil prices as the Iran conflict escalated. ...

Global equities edged higher worldwide in July 2026; Oil price rally from Iran conflict boosts energy sector performance Monthly markets review - July 2026 Monthly markets review - July 2026 A review of markets in July when commodities gained amid higher oil prices and value stocks performed well. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI World index, edged marginally higher in July. The month was marked by a rotation away from some high growth parts of the market that have previously performed well, and towards some lower valued sectors. Global bond markets were largely driven by expectations for higher inflation. Commodities gained amid higher oil prices as the Iran conflict escalated. ...

Renta variable global subió 0.5% en julio; energía lideró alza del petróleo por conflicto iraní Revisión mensual de los mercados - Julio 2026 Revisión mensual de los mercados - Julio 2026 Un análisis de los mercados en julio, cuando las materias primas se revalorizaron ante el aumento de los precios del petróleo y las acciones de valor obtuvieron buenos resultados. La renta variable global, según el índice MSCI World, subió ligeramente en julio. El mes estuvo marcado por una rotación alejándose de algunas partes de alto crecimiento del mercado que anteriormente habían tenido un buen desempeño, y hacia sectores de menor valor. Los mercados globales de bonos estuvieron impulsados en gran medida por las expectativas de una mayor inflación. Las materias primas ganaron en medio de precios más altos del petróleo a medida que el conflicto iraní se intensificaba. ...

Global equities (MSCI World index) edged higher worldwide; Oil prices rise amid Iran conflict Monthly markets review - July 2026 Monthly markets review - July 2026 A review of markets in July when commodities gained amid higher oil prices and value stocks performed well. Global equities, as measured by the MSCI World index, edged marginally higher in July. The month was marked by a rotation away from some high growth parts of the market that have previously performed well, and towards some lower valued sectors. Global bond markets were largely driven by expectations for higher inflation. Commodities gained amid higher oil prices as the Iran conflict escalated. ...

Mercados globales (MSCI World) en julio 2026; Energía lidera por aumento petrolero ante Irán. Revisión mensual de los mercados - Julio 2026 Revisión mensual de los mercados - Julio 2026 Un análisis de los mercados en julio, cuando las materias primas se revalorizaron ante el aumento de los precios del petróleo y las acciones de valor obtuvieron buenos resultados. La renta variable global, según el índice MSCI World, subió ligeramente en julio. El mes estuvo marcado por una rotación alejándose de algunas partes de alto crecimiento del mercado que anteriormente habían tenido un buen desempeño, y hacia sectores de menor valor. Los mercados globales de bonos estuvieron impulsados en gran medida por las expectativas de una mayor inflación. Las materias primas ganaron en medio de precios más altos del petróleo a medida que el conflicto iraní se intensificaba. ...

Joachim Herrmann stellt Verfassungsschutzinformationen für das erste Halbjahr 2026 in Bayern vor; Florian Steinmetzer neuer Vizepräsident Bayerns Innenminister Joachim Herrmann stellt Verfassungsschutzinformationen für das erste Halbjahr 2026 vor: - Bayerisches Landesamt für Verfassungsschutz Bayerns Innenminister Joachim Herrmann stellt Verfassungsschutzinformationen für das erste Halbjahr 2026 vor: Innere und äußere Gegner greifen Demokratie mit unterschiedlichsten Methoden und Zielsetzungen an Der Anschlag auf den Christopher Street Day in Berlin habe deutlich gemacht, dass die Bedrohungslage durch den islamistisch motivierten Terrorismus unverändert hoch ist. Die Opferauswahl sei oftmals rein zufällig, zum Teil aber auch – wie in Berlin – unmittelbarer Ausdruck der islamistischen Ideologie und ihrer Feindbilder. Auf die Bedrohung müsse der Rechtsstaat eine schnelle und wirksame Antwort geben. „Denn wenn das Vertrauen der Bevölkerung in das staatliche Sicherheitsversprechen schwindet, droht die Akzeptanz des Rechtsstaates zu erodieren“, mahnte Herrmann. Immer häufiger sei festzustellen, dass gerade junge Menschen, die in ihrer Persönlichkeit noch nicht gefestigt sind, sich leicht für den angeblich „gerechten Kampf“ der Islamisten begeistern lassen. Bayern habe genau aus diesem Grund vor einigen Jahren die Entscheidung getroffen, unter besonderen Voraussetzungen auch die Beobachtung und Speicherung von Minderjährigen zu ermöglichen. Dies sei wichtig, um „frühzeitig Gefahren für die Innere Sicherheit zu erkennen und den jungen Menschen die Chance zur Umkehr zu eröffnen“, sagte Herrmann. ...

Norges Sjømatråd deltar på China Fisheries & Seafood Expo i Qingdao; Norway-China Seafood Summit 2026 China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2026 China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2026 Norges Sjømatråd deltar på China Fisheries & Seafood Expo i Qingdao fra 28. til 30. oktober 2026 i den norske paviljongen. I løpet av messen inviterer vi norske sjømatbedrifter og kinesiske samarbeidspartnere til Norge-Kina Seafood Summit 2026 og tilhørende sjømatmottakelse. Årets Seafood Summit avholdes tirsdag 27. oktober fra kl. 14:30 til 17:00 på The St. Regis Qingdao. Hovedfokuset med toppmøtet er utveksling av ideer, markedstrender og nyutviklinger knyttet til norsk sjømathandel med Kina og det kinesiske sjømatmarkedet. ...

Ashmita Chaliha defeats Rakshitha Ramraj at Korea Masters 2026, Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium; maiden BWF World Tour final Korea Masters 2026 badminton: Ashmita Chaliha beats compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj to enter maiden BWF World Tour final Korea Masters 2026 badminton: Ashmita Chaliha beats compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj to enter maiden BWF World Tour final Chaliha will take on the reigning German Open champion Han Qianxi of China in the title clash. Ashmita Chaliha entered the women’s singles final of the Korea Masters 2026 badminton tournament after beating compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium on Saturday. ...