Japan Financial Markets
- Eugene Hoshiko - AP
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A person walks by an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Tokyo.
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World shares mostly fell on Monday as oil prices slipped. This comes ahead of a key meeting of U.S. economic officials in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Iran’s currency hit a record low as the U.S. prepared new sanctions, adding pressure to its already struggling economy. In early European trading, major indexes like Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 edged lower. Investors are awaiting a U.S. inflation update on Wednesday. Rising bond yields have raised concerns about higher borrowing costs. The bond market remains volatile, with investors watching for signals from Federal Reserve officials later this week.
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