Fed’s Waller: inclined to hold in September if inflation keeps cooling (Fed/rates)

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Iran again strikes U.S.-linked bases in Kuwait and beyond as oil clears $96 (Conflict / Middle East)

Roughly six months into the war, Iran on Thursday again hit U.S.-linked targets in the Gulf with missiles and drones. Kuwait’s military said air defenses were e…

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Fed’s Waller: hold rates if disinflation continues; consider a September hike if August data reverse (Central bank)

In a Sept. 3 Reuters interview, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said inflation remains meaningfully above the 2% goal but recent data show signs of …

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Oil up more than 7% on the week, yen jumps on intervention talk; Europe books rare Korean diesel cargo (Markets)

In Thursday trading, Brent was around $96.20–$96.30 a barrel, up more than 7% on the week; WTI was near $91.90. The yen rose more than 2% against the dollar at …

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Global markets stabilize unevenly: Asia mixed, Europe and bonds ease from recent stress (global)

With Wall Street’s rebound and a softer global bond sell-off, overseas markets were steadier but divergent. The Nikkei 225 closed down about 0.2% at 64,214.48; …

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Fed’s Waller: inclined to hold in September if inflation keeps cooling (Fed/rates)

Fed Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday that if August inflation data due over the next two weeks shows continued progress toward the 2% goal, he would be…

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Oil stays elevated: Brent ~$95–$97 as U.S.–Iran premium persists (energy/geopolitics)

Crude remained supported Thursday by U.S.–Iran military friction and Strait of Hormuz shipping risk. Brent futures briefly cleared $97 before oscillating around…

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