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Mar 19
8m 8s

Energy shock tests central banks

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A strike on Iran’s South Pars field sends oil above $110 and natural gas higher. The Fed leaves rates unchanged but adopts a more cautious tone. Investors now look to the BOE, ECB and BOJ for signals on how they’ll handle the inflation threat. Today’s recommended read: Don't panic, don't capitulate: investors try to see beyond Iran war, Mike Dolan Subscrib ... Show More
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