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29.07.26 - 20:15
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Fed holds interest rates as new Iran tensions raise inflation risks (The Hill)
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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fifth straight time Wednesday amid mounting pressure on the bank to stay ahead of another war-driven energy price shock. In a 9-3 decision, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained its baseline interest rate at a range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent. It marked the......
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14.07.26 - 15:18
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Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran deal (The Guardian)
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Recent strikes have sent oil prices climbing again, with average gas price per gallon up by 70 cents on last yearInflation cooled to an annual rate of 3.5% in June as the brief US-Iran ceasefire, which has since ended, brought energy prices down, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The consumer price index (CPI), which measures a basket of goods and services, has been elevated since the start of the war, largely because of higher energy prices. After mostly staying under 3% since mid-2024, CPI reached a three-year high of 4.2% in May – up from 2.4% in February. Stripping out volatile energy and food prices, core inflation decreased slightly to 2.6%. Continue reading......
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