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Fed will have “work to do” if inflation doesn’t fade, Warsh says in Jackson Hole speech

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to lowering consumer prices, acknowledging that inflation remains too high in a highly anticipated speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. During remarks at the Fed’s annual conference, Warsh said that recent government data shows inflation has cooled, but “they do not tell me that underlying trends…

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Iran war hits 6-month mark with no end in sight

The head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, Adm. Brad Cooper, has echoed President Trump’s insistence that the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes are clear of sea mines, saying they are “open, and momentum is building.”  He acknowledged, however, that vessels still seek direct U.S. military protection to use the vital waterway, which Iran has…

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Toronto mayor calls tariff fight “unnecessary,” says “we feel like we’re being bullied”

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow told CBS News that the escalating tariff fight between the U.S. and Canada is “a lose-lose situation” and “really unnecessary,” arguing the trade dispute threatens jobs in Canada and could increase prices for Americans. Canada’s tit-for-tat tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion worth of American goods announced Tuesday are…

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July PCE inflation index held at 3.7% annual pace, slightly hotter than expected

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index — the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure — held at a 3.7% annual pace in July, slightly higher than forecasted and reflecting persistent cost pressures for consumers. Economists polled by FactSet had predicted a 3.6% annual increase. Wednesday’s report instead showed that inflation remained unchanged from June. PCE tracks changes…

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