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Public Markets

Last updated: August 22, 2026, 2:33 AM ET

Public Markets

The Treasury Department's attempt to soothe the bond market with a buyback announcement proved temporary. While the move initially stemmed a selloff, bond market volatility resurfaced shortly thereafter. Traders remain focused on Treasury yields and their implications for broader market sentiment.

Corporate News & Legal Developments

In a significant privacy settlement, TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging the company illegally collected children's data. Meanwhile, Boeing is facing labor unrest as engineers and technicians rejected a contract offer, with union members authorizing a potential strike. The Pentagon has also dismissed key staff from the military newspaper Stars and Stripes for insubordination.

Legal Proceedings

In a separate legal matter, closing arguments are anticipated Monday in the murder trial where the defense is focusing on an insanity plea. The prosecution is presenting evidence regarding whether the defendant, Ms. PERSON_NAME, was experiencing psychosis when she allegedly killed her three children.

Private Equity

Last updated: August 21, 2026, 11:58 PM ET

Private Equity

In a whirlwind 48-hour fundraise, Rillet secured $100M from Iconiq, Sequoia and others, achieving unicorn status. CEO Nicolas Kopp shared growth numbers at a board meeting, triggering the frenzy without actively seeking capital. The deal underscores surging demand for AI-driven accounting software.

Sector Investment

Last updated: August 21, 2026, 2:42 PM ET

Healthcare Private Equity

SkyKnight Capital has signed a definitive agreement to invest in Apex Infusion, a move that underscores continued sponsor appetite for outpatient care platforms despite tighter financing conditions across the healthcare services landscape.

Pension Infrastructure

Growth at Korea's NPS decelerated markedly, with the pension giant's infrastructure assets under management expanding just 13.4% in 2024, down sharply from the 24.2% pace recorded in 2023 and signaling cooling deployment among the world's largest allocators.