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Consumer prices rose 3.4% in August, matching economists’ estimates as the Fed weighs whether to hike benchmark interest rates or hold them steady.

Asian shares declined Friday tracking Wall Street losses, while oil prices gained with Brent crude trading above $108 a barrel in its highest since May.

Asian shares skidded Thursday following a retreat on Wall Street as the price of crude oil again traded above $100 a barrel.

US stock futures were little changed in premarket trading on Wednesday as oil prices continued their journey upward and traders shifted their expectations of a Fed rate hike in September.

The extraordinary popularity of Amazon with sellers and buyers puzzlingly has it in the sights of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The federal agency alleges that Amazon has inflated seller ad prices meant to attract the eyeballs of Amazon customers. The FTC’s allegations are difficult to countenance. 

NEW YORK, Sept. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions are putting global financial markets under pressure, with investors increasingly focused on inflation and the direction of monetary policy. Brent crude recently climbed to around $97.50 per barrel, marking an increase of roughly 35% since February, as concerns over disruptions…

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Oil prices climbed further and Asian shares were mixed Tuesday as recurring violence in the Iran war after more than a month with no significant fighting heightened uncertainty over the future of the conflict.

Shares were mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures also declined Monday on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may raise interest rates soon.

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