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Collins Warns Inflation Could Stay Higher

Federal Reserve official Susan Collins warned that U.S. inflation could remain notably above the Fed’s 2% target, highlighting continued upside risks to price pressures. Collins said she supported the Fed’s recent interest-rate hike, arguing that somewhat tighter…
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Trump’s UN Speech Sends a New Warning to Tehran.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a stark warning over the Iran war during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, putting both diplomacy and further military escalation on the table. Trump said he faces a “big decision” over whether to…
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Bessent Warns Iran Airlines

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said all Iranian airlines would face shutdown measures from September 23, warning that companies providing fuel, landing services or ticket sales to Iranian airlines could risk losing access to the U.S. dollar system. Meanwhile…
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China Asks Iran to Help Rein in Houthis

China has privately asked Iran to use its influence over Yemen’s Houthis to help reduce their military activity, according to three Iranian sources cited by Reuters. The request reportedly came after Saudi Arabia appealed to Beijing for help as concerns grow over Houthi…
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Trump Calls for Lower US Interest Rates

President Donald Trump said U.S. interest rates should be 1% or lower, urging the Federal Reserve to cut borrowing costs quickly. Trump said he still has confidence in Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and wants him to remain independent. However, he criticized the Federal…