[October 19, 2026 Morning Edition] Tech stocks plummet on AI infrastructure debt concerns. A turbulent start to the week as Chinese GDP and Middle East tensions intersect
Good morning, readers. A new week has begun.
Signs of re-accelerating inflation and doubts regarding AI investment are emerging as major themes in the market.
Following last week’s major turmoil, the Tokyo market today is also expected to see very nervous trading.
First, let’s unravel today’s market outlook by looking at the trends in overseas markets over the weekend and the depths of the macro environment.
Part 5: Why are interest rates rising in the first place? Will our lives become more difficult??
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This is Koudai, your social-issue-focused financial planner.
Have you been seeing news lately about interest rates rising?
For those of you with a mortgage, this is a concerning topic, isn’t it?
But why are interest rates rising in the first place?
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