Al-Arian: August calm ends amid debt and bond worries
The article discusses the sharp declines and volatility in the global financial markets during the week of August 2026. Leading these risks is the American debt crisis, which has exceeded $40 trillion and is accompanied by rising servicing costs. Additionally, there are renewed trade tensions between the United States and Canada, which have imposed tariffs of 50%. The article also notes that the stock market remains resilient thanks to corporate profits despite economic pressures. Markets are also looking forward to the Federal Reserve Chairman's speech at Jackson Hole, which may shape the future monetary policy, amid rising long-term bond yields and geopolitical tensions in regions such as the Middle East. Risk levels, rising gold and Bitcoin prices, and declining oil prices reflect an atmosphere of uncertainty, influenced by the intertwined impacts of fiscal, monetary, and geopolitical factors on the global economy.
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