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U.S. Stock Futures Lower Ahead of CPI Data

Stock futures were mostly lower as traders await U.S. consumer price index data and bank earnings.

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Oil prices see largest two-day percentage gain in four months on U.S.-Iran fighting

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude's front-month contracts climbed on Tuesday as investors worry about further de-escalation in the Middle East

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U.S. Small Business Confidence Improved in June

The National Federation of Independent Business said its small-business optimism index rose 2.1 points in June to 97.4, versus economists' expectations of 95.7.

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Impact of Middle East Conflict on U.K. Inflation Limited, Says BOE's Bailey

The impact of higher energy prices on U.K. inflation has been limited, in spite of the unstable nature of the conflict in the Middle East.

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Corporate Bonds Have the Best Yields in Years. They Still Aren't Enough.

Higher long-term yields might not compensate for the higher risks.

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U.S. Launches New Iran Strikes, as Trump Weighs Attacking Nuclear Site

The president earlier declared that a blockade on Iranian ports would be reimposed.

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China Exports Surged in June, Exceeding Market Expectations

China's exports defied forecasts of a slowdown, providing a vital boost to an economy still weighed down by weak domestic demand.

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South Korea Raises 2026 Growth, Inflation Forecasts

Growth in Asia's fourth-largest economy is accelerating, driven by the continued semiconductor boom and policy measures.

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Gold's Faithful Think Twice as Prices Slide From Record Highs

After the U.S. and Iran traded a fresh round of attacks, gold took yet another dip.

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Inflation is primed to fall for the first time in 6 years. Will high prices drop too?

A surge in U.S. inflation to a three-year high has begun to recede, but life isn't going to get more affordable for Americans anytime soon.

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A hot inflation reading this week could mean a rate hike soon, Fed's Waller says

There is a chance the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates soon if inflation readings this week disappoint, Fed governor Christopher Waller said Monday.

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RBNZ Warns Firms More Prepared to Pass on Costs

The Reserve Bank of Zealand has highlighted the speed at which firms are now prepared to pass on costs to consumers amid repeated global fuel price shocks, stoking concern that the central bank will need to raise interest rates further.

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Bank of Canada Set to Keep Rates Steady, WSJ Survey Shows

Economists said the Bank of Canada is likely to keep its policy rate unchanged for a sixth consecutive time, as inflation remains too hot to cut and economic activity too tepid to raise.

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July 14, 2026 07:15 ET (11:15 GMT)