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World shares decline as bond market pressure persists, and Iran's rial sinks against the dollar
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points Some indexes fell, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 saw a gain, deviating from the overall trend. This measure has shown inflation remaining above 3%.
Investors are awaiting key economic updates. A report on personal consumption expenditures is due on Wednesday, which will provide insight into US inflation. This measure has shown inflation remaining above 3%.
The week's events are capped by a meeting of top US economic officials. Earlier, shares in some markets declined, with notable drops in South Korea and Hong Kong. Some indexes fell, while Australia's S&P/ASX 200 saw a gain, deviating from the overall trend.
Further information on market movements and economic updates can be found through additional sources.
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Category: business Published: August 24, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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