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Fed wrestles whether recent data a 'blip' or a warning on inflation
U.S. Federal Reserve officials wrestled Thursday with whether recent data showing inflation, jobs and spending all hotter than expected was a "blip" or a sign that even higher interest rates could be required to slow price rises.
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Markets Performance
Official Data PartnerCommodities
| Future | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1,837.30 | 0.21% |
| Copper | 765.90 | 0.37% |
| Brent Crude Oil | 84.58 | 0.20% |
| CBOT Soybeans | 1,522.00 | 0.15% |
Stocks
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 3,981.35 | 0.76% |
| Euro STOXX 50 | 4,240.59 | -- |
| FTSE 100 | 7,944.04 | 0.37% |
| Nikkei 225 | 27,949.20 | 1.64% |
Source: Refinitiv, an LSEG business - data delayed by at least 15 minutes
- BusinessOil set for weekly gain as China demand optimism trumps recession fears
Oil prices fell on Friday, but were poised for a weekly gain as renewed optimism on China's demand recovery over-rode recession worries brought by growing crude inventories in the U.S. and tightening monetary policy in Europe.