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ep 391 | The week ahead - Rising bond yields rattle global markets

ep 391 | The week ahead - Rising bond yields rattle global markets22 aug13 min

<p>It was a highly eventful week across financial markets, with equity markets mixed and long bond yields rising further. The S&amp;P 500 index broke a three-week winning streak while the local NZX 50 posted its third consecutive weekly rise. Central banks will be in focus this week, with the annual symposium in Jackson Hole taking place from Thursday through Saturday. The corporate calendar will also be busy everywhere, with plenty of local results due as well as the latest earnings release from NVIDIA in the US.</p>