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Iran Launches Surprise Missile Attack on U.S. Forces

The strikes came before the U.S. military confirmed joint attacks with Saudi forces on Iran-backed groups in Iraq.

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What to Watch for at the Fed Meeting

Markets expect rates to stay on hold, but Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's tight-lipped posture has made Wednesday's meeting harder to read.

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Nasdaq-100 is on the edge of correction territory as semiconductor stocks take another beating

Just weeks after driving major indexes such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record highs, semiconductor stocks are taking a beating once again.

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BOE Seen on Hold Through 2027 Despite Inflation Spike

The Bank of England is unlikely to raise its key interest rate this year or next, despite a sharp pickup in inflation over the second half of 2026, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research said.

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Australia Inflation Cooled in Second Quarter

Australian consumer prices rose by less than expected in the second quarter, easing pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to deliver what would be its fourth rate increase this year at a policy meeting next month.

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Trump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy

Program that held down premiums won't be renewed for 2027, resulting in higher costs for some seniors.

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Home Prices Show No Sign of Retreating-but Not Everywhere

Home prices in May nationally rose 1.1% year-over-year, compared with 0.8% in April, according to S&P Cotality Case-Shiller.

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The U.S. will import Mexican cattle again. Here's what that means for high beef prices.

The U.S. Agriculture Department will allow cattle imports from Mexico to resume beginning in late August, despite the threat of the New World screwworm.

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The Fed isn't your biggest worry. The central-bank decision that actually impacts your 401(k) lands in Tokyo.

Japan is edging toward the exit on buying America's debt. Here is why this matters to your retirement plans.

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One Megabuyer-China-Finds a Way to Get Mideast Oil

Beijing's longtime position as both a financial lifeline to Iran and a customer for its foes has helped it work around blockades.

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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Edged Down in July, Conference Board Says

The research group said its consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July from an upwardly revised 92.2 in June. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected a higher reading of 92.0.

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The Price to Finance the AI Data Center Boom Is Rising, Just Ask Meta

Meta's data-center project priced a $12.5 billion offering with a higher interest rate than a similar deal last year, as AI companies flood the market with new debt.

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July 29, 2026 01:15 ET (05:15 GMT)