Business & Markets — September 3, 2026

Global bond yields rise. Heavy government debt issuance, an oil shock, and inflation fears are driving a global bond selloff -- the mark of a structurally higher-rate era for borrowers worldwide.

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Dutch central bank relocates gold. The Dutch central bank moved billions of dollars in gold reserves out of North America to London, citing crisis preparedness as global political unrest grows.

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Broadcom shares fall despite beat. Broadcom topped expectations with its quarterly results and gave strong long-term guidance, but the AI chipmaker's shares still declined as investors wanted more.

According to MarketWatch, the decline extends what the outlet describes as a frustrating stretch for the company's shareholders, indicating the post-earnings drop was not an isolated reaction. That pattern suggests market expectations have run ahead of even better-than-forecast quarterly numbers and optimistic long-range projections, leaving the stock vulnerable when results merely meet or exceed estimates.

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Health benefit costs rise 8.2%. Employee health benefit costs are expected to rise 8.2% on average in 2027 -- the biggest increase since 2003 -- just as open enrollment season begins.

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