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Traders brace for volatility as more than $5 trillion in options set to expire in latest 'triple witching' 
 

It's that time again: Investors will see option contracts tied to more than $5 trillion in tradeable stocks expire on Friday in the latest quarterly "triple witching" event.

 
BOJ Governor Strikes Cautious Note Over Global Economic Outlook 
 

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda warned about uncertainties related to the global economic outlook at a press conference following the central bank's decision to keep rates unchanged.

 
China Leaves Benchmark Lending Rates Unchanged, Defying Expectations 
 

The People's Bank of China shrugged off expectations for a cut following the Federal Reserve's outsize rate cut earlier this week.

 
U.K. Shoppers Keep Spending as Sun Shines 
 

Retail sales were 1% higher in August than in July, helped by warmer weather and end-of-season discounts, in a boost to economic growth.

 
Hezbollah Hunts for Security Gaps, Moles as It Reels From Brutal Week 
 

Hezbollah was scrambling to recover from a week of blows delivered by Israel, including airstrikes and exploding electronic devices.

 
House Republicans Defy Trump's Call for Brinkmanship on Shutdown 
 

Party leaders are discussing a three-month deal that is expected to be amenable to Democrats.

 
U.K. Consumers Turn Notably Gloomier, Survey Says 
 

Consumers in the U.K. have become significantly more pessimistic this month, pointing to weaker personal finances and economic activity.

 
Annuities' New Golden Age Probably Isn't Over Yet 
 

High rates have helped annuity sales, but so have other forces.

 
Japan Gears Up for More Than $3 Billion of IPOs in October 
 

Two Japanese companies will soon start testing investors' appetite for their shares, with one of the listings likely to be the country's largest this year.

 
Japan Consumer Inflation Picked Up in August 
 

Japan's consumer inflation grew at a faster pace in August and stayed well above the Bank of Japan's 2% target amid expectations for an additional rate increase in the near term.

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September 20, 2024 09:15 ET (13:15 GMT)

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