Markets Brace for a Fed Hike as Oil Climbs and Tensions Rise
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Investors are eyeing Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision amid stubborn inflation and an AI-driven growth backdrop, with markets pricing in a hike; oil has surged above $100 due to US–Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while stocks hover near record highs despite higher yields, as a week of data—including Empire manufacturing, industrial production, and retail sales—could sway sentiment.
Topics:business#fed-rate-decision#finance#inflation-data#middle-east-tensions#oil-prices#stock-market
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