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Stocks and Bonds Steady at the End of a Tumultuous Week

Stocks and Bonds Steady at the End of a Tumultuous Week
NYT Business Friday 21 August 2026, 10:21 UTC By Jason Karaian 1 min read
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Fears about the war in Iran, government deficits, the economy and corporate borrowing stirred global markets.

Fears about the war in Iran, government deficits, the economy and corporate borrowing stirred global markets.
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