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Business & EconomyUS Stocks Rally as Oil Prices Fall and Bond Yields Ease
The U.S. stock market experienced a significant rally, marking its best day in six weeks. This surge was driven by falling oil prices and easing pressure from the bond market, occurring shortly after the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point interest rate increase.
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Business & Economy · United StatesDow futures advance 619 points after Fed rate hike
U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average seeing a significant gain. This rebound followed the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate increase, which had previously led to market declines. Treasury yields and oil prices also decreased.
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Business & Economy · United StatesFederal Reserve Hikes Interest Rate for First Time in Three Years
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump says US should have lowest interest rates globally
President Donald Trump stated the United States should have the lowest interest rates in the world. He made the remarks ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting, arguing the nation's strong credit allows it to influence global economics.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS wholesale inflation rises 5.4% as diesel costs surge
US wholesale inflation rose 5.4% year-on-year in August, exceeding expectations due to a significant jump in energy costs, particularly diesel fuel. The data has increased the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike next week.
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Politics · United StatesTrump threatens trade halt if Fed doesn't cut interest rates
President Donald Trump has threatened to halt trade with countries that run trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates. The ultimatum was issued in a Truth Social post on Friday.
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Politics · United StatesUS Treasury Secretary Bessent and Fed Chair Warsh Address G20
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh spoke at a G20 finance ministers' meeting. Warsh declared the global economy is in an investment surge phase, moving past secular stagnation. Bessent outlined plans for increased sanctions on Iran and proposed reduced regulations for small banks.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastUS stock futures dip as Middle East strikes and Fed hawkishness weigh on markets
US stock index futures fell on Monday as renewed military attacks between the US and Iran pushed oil prices higher. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks also increased expectations of a September interest rate hike.
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Business & EconomyBarclays forecasts two US Federal Reserve rate hikes
Barclays now anticipates the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by 25 basis points in both September and December. This change follows recent remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh that suggested a more hawkish monetary policy outlook.
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Politics · United StatesTrump faces final popular vote in November midterms amid policy criticism
Donald Trump will contest his last popular vote in the November 2026 US midterms, with left-rated outlets emphasising his claims of electoral fraud and policy failures, while the centre focuses on economic criticism. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastStrait of Hormuz reopening talks send S&P 500 to $70 trillion record
The S&P 500 reached a record $70 trillion market capitalisation on 4 August 2026 after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the Strait of Hormuz could reopen to oil traffic as soon as 5 August. Bitcoin traded at $64,176 while crude prices fell sharply.
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