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Bond vigilantes stir as yields climb

Aug 18, 2026 · 3m

Summary

Host Kim Kahn covers the 30-year Treasury yield hitting 5.33% as bond vigilantes worry about debt and inflation. The Nasdaq plans to launch 23-hour trading in 2026, while Google acquires Spirit Airlines' internal data for $10 million to train its AI models. Pre-market stocks are down, with tech under pressure, ahead of key housing and industrial production reports.

Topics discussed

Intro: 30-year Treasury yields hit 2007 highs Bond vigilantes worry about debt and inflation Nasdaq plans 23-hour trading day launch in 2026 Google buys Spirit Airlines data for AI training Trending: Nike lows, Oil rally, Trump approval Market outlook and economic calendar for today Outro and Seeking Alpha resources
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