BTW Daily News - Aug 18, 2026

Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting off with business news. The global bond market is seeing some serious turbulence this morning, with the Nasdaq futures sliding as well. According to the Wall Street Journal, investors are on edge due to a variety of factors impacting financial markets around the world. Meanwhile, Yahoo Finance reports that US-Iran tensions are contributing to further losses in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures. Moving on to international news. Mike Ashley, the owner of Sports Direct, is tightening his grip on Hugo Boss, a move that's drawing attention from industry watchers. The Guardian has more details on this development. In another story, Sky News reports that a British tourist and his wife were killed in a Greek helicopter crash while they were on their honeymoon. Their names have now been released. Now for world news. A new report by The Washington Post reveals that Russians are pulling billions of dollars from banks out of fear that the Kremlin might seize deposits to fund its ongoing war efforts. Meanwhile, tensions remain high as The Jerusalem Post reports that Damascus and US envoy Barrack accuse Israel of striking a Syrian airbase, calling it an "unnecessary escalation." Let's look at today’s top stories. Reuters is reporting that bond markets around the world are experiencing selling pressures due to concerns over inflation and fiscal worries in both the US and Japan. In another development, UK Prime Minister Burnham has vowed full support for Ukraine despite a warning from Russia, emphasizing his commitment with a 100% pledge. In entertainment news today, Warhammer TV is featuring an exclusive New Orks Codex on their channel, according to the Warhammer Community website. And in technology news, Slate Magazine reports that over 170,000 nonprofits have lost all of their data and are questioning whether Microsoft might be at fault for these devastating losses. Now, let's wrap up with some good news. In memorium, Zhu Rongji, the leader who defied Mao and opened China to the world, is remembered today. And in history, August 18 marks a day of positive events that have shaped our world. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.