Bessent's Treasury Market Intervention, Samsung, SK Hynix Buybacks | The Opening Trade 8/20/2026

A rebound in long-dated Treasuries ran out of steam while US stock futures struggled for direction as investors waited for fresh catalysts to give markets direction. Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. are preparing record shareholder returns after investors sent their stocks tumbling over concerns around the sustainability of AI hardware spending. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Guy Johnson, Skylar Montgomery and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)