WSJ What’s News WSJ What’s News

What's Next for Bonds?

Aug 21, 2026 · 11m

Summary

WSJ’s What’s News covers volatile bond markets, with Finance Editor Alex Frangos explaining how rising yields impact borrowing costs and investor strategy. The episode also details the White House’s plan to enlist private cybersecurity firms against foreign criminals and the Education Department’s move to strip the ABA’s law school accreditation authority. Finally, it explores how AI is disrupting the publishing industry, causing publishers to drop deals over concerns about generative AI use.

Topics discussed

Intro: ReliaQuest ad and top headlines preview Bond market volatility and rising yields explained Global markets: Hyundai strike, Japan inflation, Ross Stores Trump admin targets ABA law school accreditation White House proposes private cyber force against criminals AI chaos in book publishing and authorship concerns
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