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Global Bond Yields Hit 30-Year Highs on August 19 as Oil Soars Past $91
Global bond yields surge to 30-year highs as Middle East tensions spike oil to $91/barrel and stall U.S.-Iran peace talks. Japan’s 10-year yield hits highest level since 1996.

CBA Overhauls Loyalty Program: 9 Million Customers Shift to Yello Points on October 1
Commonwealth Bank launches Yello rewards program on October 1, affecting 9 million customers. New scheme favors Virgin Velocity over Qantas points and rewards bundled banking products.

XRP vs Stablecoins in 2026: USDT Hits $182.98 Billion, USDC Tops $71.96 Billion Can XRP Compete?
As of August 18, 2026, stablecoins continue to account for a large share of crypto’s dollar-based liquidity. USDT is near $183 billion, while USDC is around $72 billion in market value. XRP, by comparison, trades near $1, with a market capitalisation of roughly $62 billion. Still, an XRP vs stablecoins comparison is not only about…

Bond Rout Sends Long-Term Borrowing Costs to Highest Level in Decades
Long-term borrowing costs rose across major economies on August 18, 2026, as investors sold government bonds amid renewed inflation and fiscal concerns. The 30-year US Treasury yield climbed to 5.326%, its highest level since 2007, while Japan’s 10-year yield reached a near 30-year high of 2.945%. The global bond rout is raising concerns about government…

CSL Ltd Shares Rise 17.21% as Company Signals Flat FY2027 Revenue
CSL Ltd shares jumped 17.21% on August 18, 2026, despite the company posting a $2.6 billion net loss. Australia’s largest healthcare firm flagged flat revenue for FY2027 alongside a return to profit growth. Investors focused on the earnings outlook rather than the headline loss. The rally marked CSL’s biggest single-day gain since June 2001. CSL’s…

IN Market Today: Sensex Falls 250 Points, Nifty Below 24,250; Infosys, IndiGo Lead Losses
Indian stocks came under fresh pressure on August 18, 2026, with the Sensex falling more than 250 points and the Nifty slipping below 24,250. Brent crude moved above $91 a barrel as hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire faded, adding to concerns among investors. Infosys and IndiGo were among the stocks in focus as traders turned…

FTSE 100 Today: Index Rises 0.26% as US Retail Sales Fall 0.6%, Easing Fed Rate-Hike Bets
The FTSE 100 today rose 0.26% on August 17, 2026, after weaker US consumer data reduced concerns about another Federal Reserve rate hike. US retail sales fell 0.6% in July, well below the expected 0.1% increase. It was also the steepest monthly decline since May 2025. The weaker figures pushed the dollar and Treasury yields…

Bitcoin Updates: Bitcoin Price Outlook as BTC Climbs 0.96% and Navigates Key Arc Levels
Bitcoin price rose 0.96% on August 17, 2026, with BTC moving back towards the $63,000 area as traders focused on nearby technical levels. Bitcoin traded around $63,500 during the session, while its range stood at roughly $62,680 to $63,660. The move follows several weeks of volatile trading below major resistance. BTC’s next move could depend…

Stock Dividends: RVNL, Bandhan Bank, Mazagon Dock, Manappuram Finance in Focus This Week
Indian dividend stocks have several corporate actions lined up from August 17 to August 21, 2026. Bandhan Bank, Manappuram Finance, RVNL, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders are among the names investors are watching. Bandhan Bank and Manappuram Finance are scheduled to turn ex-dividend on August 17, followed by RVNL on August 18 and Mazagon Dock on…