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Manus on Markets: Are record highs a market warning sign? | The National
NewsExpand News submenuChevronCollapse News submenuChevronBusinessExpand Business submenuChevronCollapse Business submenuChevronOpinionExpand Opinion submenuChevronCollapse Opinion submenuChevronFutureExpand Future submenuChevronCollapse Future submenuChevronClimateExpand Climate submenuChevronCollapse Climate submenuChevronCultureExpand Culture submenuChevronCollapse Culture submenuChevronLifestyleExpand Lifestyle submenuChevronCollapse Lifestyle submenuChevronSportExpand Sport submenuChevronCollapse Sport submenuChevronSticky Menu SearchListen to articlePlay/PausePlay in EnglishPlay/PausePlay in ArabicListen to articleSave articlePlay02:14Record highs or market warning signs?From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.Manus Cranny, The National's geo-economics editor, cuts through the noise and presents insights from the stories making headlines around the world.Updated: August 13, 2026, 8:44 AMPlay01:19Play00:53Play02:14Play00:23Most popular today12345The National News LogoCloseGet news alerts fromYou can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.
Global markets hit record highs while tariff turmoil and stock shocks indicate systemic fragility and potential correction. For IT leaders, macro divergence signals tighter tech budgets, venture consolidation, and enterprise spending vulnerability.
