Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Economic Growth
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Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Economic Growth

Oil prices climbed again on Friday as armed clashes intensify in Israel and, increasingly, beyond.
Markets Look to Powell Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East
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Markets Look to Powell Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Investors will listen to the Federal Reserve chair’s speech on Thursday for clues on interest-rate moves, as the Israel-Hamas conflict drives up oil prices.
Crypto’s Wild D.C. Ride: From FTX at the Fed to a Scramble for Access
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Crypto’s Wild D.C. Ride: From FTX at the Fed to a Scramble for Access

FTX’s demise and its leader’s upcoming trial haven’t stopped a major lobbying push by the industry this week, but the events have changed its tone.