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Inflation Was 3.4% in July, Down Slightly From the Previous Month

The inflation rate cooled to 3.4% in July, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

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OPEC Cuts Oil-Demand Forecast Again as Hormuz Talks Stall

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries again cut its forecast for global oil-demand growth for this year, as stalled talks to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway and risks in the Red Sea prolong disruptions to global supplies.

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U.S. Stock Futures Rise, Lifted By Tech Earnings

U.S. stock futures rose as blockbuster results Tuesday from Super Micro and CoreWeave rekindled AI trade ahead of CPI data.

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Hormuz Standoff Derails Oil Supply Recovery and Deepens Demand Slump, IEA Says

Global oil demand is set for a deeper contraction this year as renewed hostilities in the Middle East and shipping disruptions push up fuel prices and weigh on consumption, the agency said.

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Norway Oil Fund Makes Record Profit, Buoyed by Asia Tech Stock Rally

The investment portfolio of the world's largest sovereign-wealth fund returned 9.4% in the first half, delivering a profit of nearly $185 billion before currency effects.

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Red-Hot Power Stocks Are Losing Steam

The data-center backlash is complicating the picture for power plant owners.

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Wealth Management Has a $3 Trillion Problem: Investors Are Keeping Too Much Cash

Advisers are pitching bonds and other investments, but many prefer to keep cash in money-market funds.

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Why Wall Street and Nvidia Are Building an Exotic Money Pipeline for the AI Boom

Executives involved are hailing it as a new asset class, but critics have concerns about using chips as collateral.

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The SEC Isn't Waiting for the Clarity Act. Why You Should Brace for New Crypto Rules.

If Congress can't give crypto firms long-sought legal protections, a top Wall Street regulator might try to do it on its own.

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July Home Sales Fell After Higher Mortgage Rates Scared Off Buyers

Existing home sales were down 1.7% over the previous month, and the median home price rose to $434,100, a near record high.

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August 12, 2026 09:00 ET (13:00 GMT)