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Oil prices declined for a third consecutive day, with WTI falling below $100 a barrel and Brent down 2.6% in early European trading. The pullback followed four-month highs earlier in the week and was attributed to expectations that Saudi pipeline flows would be restored.
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After a week of Houthi advances along Yemen's Red Sea coast, the rebels have threatened Saudi oil exports and a key maritime chokepoint, pushing up global fuel prices and displacing thousands. The article explains the military situation, diplomatic efforts, and risks to shipping and energy markets.
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UK retail sales volumes rose 0.5% in August after a July decline, helped by heatwaves, World Cup spending, and strong supermarket alcohol sales. Retailers warn of looming inflation pain in autumn, citing Middle East instability and rising household costs such as energy bills.
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Japan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate from 1% to 1.25%, a 31-year high, as it continues moving away from ultra-low borrowing costs. The move comes amid global rate hikes and inflation pressures linked to higher energy prices, with Japan also facing a weak yen and a shrinking workforce.
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Congress passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and on countries that use Russian energy, sending it to President Trump. The House approved the measure overwhelmingly, and Congress also acted on data centers, college sports, and the Iran war.
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A Qatari government spokesman discusses Qatar’s mediation between the U.S. and Iran amid a wider regional war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and its economic and security consequences. He also addresses Iranian strikes on Qatar and the strength of U.S.-Qatar military cooperation.
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Tens of thousands of Yemenis have fled as an Iran-backed Houthi offensive advances down the Red Sea coast, threatening Saudi oil exports and global fuel markets. The article centers on the humanitarian toll, including displacement, food insecurity, and lack of medical care, amid an unresolved wider Iran war and a fragile Saudi-backed Yemeni government.
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The Bank of England kept interest rates at 3.75% for a sixth consecutive meeting, becoming the last major central bank to hold rates despite rising inflation. Governor Andrew Bailey hinted a November hike may be needed while the Bank paused gilt sales to ease borrowing costs. The article outlines market and expert reactions, including expectations of a possible global hiking cycle.
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A Marquette Law School poll found that 71% of Americans say data center costs outweigh benefits, while 69% have used AI in the past month. A majority also views AI development as bad for society, including many AI users. The article notes related political debate, including Trump's pro-development stance and a Sanders-Casar proposal to pause advanced AI development.
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U.S. gasoline and diesel prices are surging due to global supply disruptions tied to the Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and Houthi conflicts, with experts warning of further increases. Diesel has hit a record high, straining trucking, agriculture, and heating costs, while regional price gaps reflect refining capacity and state energy patterns.
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Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) blocked a unanimous-consent attempt by Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) to pass the House-approved Ratepayer Protection Act, which would push states to consider making data centers pay incremental electricity infrastructure costs. Heinrich argued the bill is toothless and tried to pass his own stricter Grid Savings Act, but Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) objected.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years, with Chairman Kevin Warsh signaling a hawkish willingness to hike further to fight inflation. The article explains how inflation, the Iran war's oil-price impact, and Trump's demands for lower rates shape the Fed's stance, noting Warsh's credibility with investors.