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U.S. Stocks Rise To End Volatile Week

U.S. stocks recovered from a couple of down sessions as oil prices fell on hopes for progress toward an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Diplomacy, Regional Tensions Remain in Focus

Oil prices declined Friday as investors assessed prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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From Steak to Beans: Cleveland Fed Chief Warns Inflation Is Pushing Household Budgets to the Brink

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack is worried that the effects of persistently high inflation are starting to change how consumers and businesses think about longer-term costs.

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Consumer Sentiment Ticked Lower in September

The University of Michigan survey's headline index landed at 48.1 in September, down from 51.7 in August.

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Durable Goods Orders Were Unchanged in August

Demand for U.S. durable goods was unchanged in August, according to Commerce Department data. Economists expected a decrease of 0.3%.

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The Robust U.S. Economy Powers Through Rate Hikes and Rising Bond Yields

AI-driven growth looks resistant to higher borrowing costs, spooking Treasury investors.

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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus as Another Fed Rate Hike Looks Possible

Market participants will stay focused on the global bond selloff and fluctuations in energy prices as the Middle East conflict drives up economic costs across the region.

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Fed Is Preparing to Raise Bank Oversight Thresholds: Report

The banking industry would score another win under such a proposal.

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Bank Lending to Eurozone Businesses Halved in August

The decline is a sign that rising borrowing costs following the European Central Bank's decision to raise its key interest rate are hindering investment.

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German Consumer Confidence Falls to Lowest Since May on Energy Costs

Consumer confidence in Germany dropped unexpectedly sharply, dragged down by rising energy prices as tensions escalated in the Middle East.

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Trump Expressed Concerns About Yen Weakness, Japan Finance Minister Says

President Trump expressed concerns about the yen's weakness during a recent meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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September 25, 2026 19:00 ET (23:00 GMT)