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Economic Anxiety and Market Volatility

Updated 2026-05-18 02:45 UTC 2 sources Negative

A new poll shows nearly half of Americans are anxious about their finances amid economic frustrations under President Trump. South Korea's stock market volatility hit record highs due to a $13 billion foreign investor selloff, affecting Mizuho shares.

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The Hill
Nearly half of Americans have anxiety about their finances at the same time as they have frustrations with the economy under President Trump, according to a new poll. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 44 percent of respondents said they see their “own personal financial and economic situation” as either
2026-05-18 02:11 UTC
CNBC
Shares of Mizuho Financial Group fell over 7% Monday, after the company said it has not made decision yet on investment in Rakuten Bank.
2026-05-18 02:37 UTC
CNBC
South Korea's stock market volatility surged near record highs on Monday after foreign investors dumped $13.2 billion worth of local equities last week.
2026-05-18 02:37 UTC
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